Scott Brooks

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  • iTerm2 Cheatsheet

    I want to start using iTerm2 on my Mac for Claude code. There are a "ton" of keyboard shortcuts I need to learn to gain the full power of the program. I could have searched Google for a cheatsheet, but who does that kind of thing anymore. Instead, I just asked Claude...

    iTerm2 Cheatsheet
  • Big Fire

    Just one of the many reasons our neighbors love us. A big fire from April 17th.

    Big Fire
  • That's my King

    Every Easter this one gets to me like the first time I heard it.

    That's my King
  • Eyes of a Soldier

    WOW! Anyone who has been around me for the past year knows that I am impressed nearly every day with what AI can do. Here is another example that just amazes me.

    Eyes of a Soldier
  • Website Idea to Working

    From concept to deployment - building a website from scratch... Without really writing any code.

    Website Idea to Working
  • Using Gemini to troubleshoot engine noise

    I have to admit I didn't think of this one my own. A friend from work gave me this idea (thanks JB).

    Using Gemini to troubleshoot engine noise
  • Help With Zoning

    Looking for help to answer zoning questions.

    I had the idea that if Claude had access to prior legal cases, it could be helpful to find cases related to zoning and find out who the lawyer was. This could be a good person to help answer...

  • My AI Journey in February 2026

    As I continue this AI journey, I often find links for videos that I want to be able to find more quickly in the future. That is the goal for this post

    My AI Journey in February 2026
  • Careful what you search for...

    While updating some of the links for the Quotes page, I noticed that my link for "It's a Wonderful Life" was broke. So, I went to youtube to search for a new one.

    Careful what you search for...
  • Catio - Thinking in Components

    As it was snowing this morning, I was staring out the window at the catio. As a computer programmer, I often think in terms of "How can I build a reusable component?" Looking at the walls—each one an independent 32" section that ties together—I realized I take that component thinking even into my woodworking projects. :-)

    Catio - Thinking in Components
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