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This article from WIRED is a comprehensive overview of the new features included in macOS Sequoia, also known as macOS 15. The article details how to install the new operating system and highlights new features like iPhone Mirroring, Safari updates, Window Tiling, and videoconferencing tools. It also introduces the new Passwords app, updates to Messages, and the AI-powered capabilities of Apple Intelligence, which will be available on Macs with the M1 chipset and newer. The article concludes with additional features such as updates to Maps, the Calculator app, Calendar, Photos, Game Mode, and the Home app.

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The article discusses the continued relevance and utility of PHP as a programming language despite criticism from computer science experts and the rise of newer, more popular languages. The author argues that PHP's simplicity and effectiveness for creating basic web applications make it a valuable tool, especially for businesses that prioritize speed and cost-effectiveness over cutting-edge technology. The author also criticizes the tendency of programmers to favor trendy languages and dismiss those considered "inferior," highlighting the importance of choosing the right tool for the job regardless of its perceived prestige.

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This ShowNote discusses converting a web application into a native iPhone or Android app using a web-view approach. The author argues that while PWAs are generally preferred, native apps offer advantages in engagement and accessibility. The post explores the benefits of web-view apps, such as faster development, consistent user experience, and easier maintenance, compared to building fully native apps. It then outlines the steps to publish web-view apps on Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store, including platform-specific guidelines and requirements. Finally, the post recommends various third-party services that can assist with converting a web app into a web-view app, providing estimates for associated costs.

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The Art of War helps startup founders by providing timeless competition, leadership, and adaptability strategies. Its principles emphasize careful planning, efficient resource use, and the importance of understanding both the market and competitors. Founders can apply its teachings to navigate the uncertainties of the startup landscape, take calculated risks, and lead their teams effectively.

Ultimately, Sun Tzu's wisdom offers a strategic framework that empowers founders to pivot, outmaneuver competitors, and position their startups for long-term success.

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This ShowNote guides cold and warm lead generation strategies for startups, focusing on practical techniques and resources to develop a consistent pipeline of potential customers. The text defines cold leads as prospects without prior engagement with the company or product and warm leads as those who have shown interest or interacted with the company. The guide then outlines best practices for sending cold emails and where to find paid leads for B2B startups. It also features a list of helpful show notes on various startup-related topics, including directories, tech resources, and product launch strategies.

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The ShowNotes advises startups on infrastructure security, particularly those launching public websites or apps. The author, @mjkabir, offers seven essential steps for startups to enhance their security and protect their data. These steps include conducting penetration tests, logging all activity, deploying a Web Application Firewall, establishing a bug bounty program, preparing for SOC 2 compliance, implementing offsite backups, and maintaining a network of white hat hackers for quick assistance. The author emphasizes the importance of allocating a budget for ongoing security, typically 5-15% of revenue, and provides links to related ShowNotes on various security-related topics.

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Tech founders always need great advice. There is an excellent video on the Blockshelf channel titled "50 Entrepreneurs share priceless advice." It features entrepreneurs advising on topics such as finding passion in your work, developing new ideas, building a successful business, and leading a team.

The advice covers many essential aspects of entrepreneurship, including identifying a problem to solve, building a passionate team, and recognizing the importance of having a clear vision and a solid plan for success. The entrepreneurs also discuss the importance of testing ideas rigorously, learning from mistakes, and fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration within a company.

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This podcast episode features an interview with Jake Heller, the founder of Casetext, a legal technology company recently acquired by Thomson Reuters for $650 million. Heller discusses how he built his company and the role artificial intelligence, specifically large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4, played in its success. 

He emphasizes the importance of prompt engineering and test-driven development in building accurate AI tools for the legal field. Heller believes that LLMs are a game-changer for legal professionals, as they can automate tasks that previously required significant time and effort. He also discusses his thoughts on OpenAI's new model, o1, which he believes has the potential to revolutionize the industry further by incorporating system-two thinking into AI systems.

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Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, proposes the concept of social business to address societal issues by creating businesses that prioritize social impact over profit. He distinguishes social business from traditional profit-making businesses and philanthropy. Social businesses are non-profit, non-dividend companies that reinvest their earnings back into the business to expand their reach and impact. Yunus argues that social businesses offer a sustainable and impactful way to address social problems compared to traditional philanthropy, which is a one-time act of giving.

He uses Grameen Danone, a yogurt company that provides fortified yogurt to malnourished children in Bangladesh, and Grameen Veolia, a water company that provides clean drinking water to villages in Bangladesh, as examples of successful social businesses. He believes that social enterprise can inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs to focus on creating positive change in the world.

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When I heard of Google Notebook LM, I wanted to see how it could review a tool I created for sharing notes with the public.  So, it consumed the website for ShowNotes and made a charming deep dive episode that jibes with me perfectly!

As a tech founder, I am constantly building small tools for myself and potentially, dare I say it, customers :)

So when I can point Google Notebook LM to do a deep dive into my published content for this app and have it come back with what it did, this is an excellent validation that this project is potentially worth something to others. Again, founders are going to create tools, and there are times when the tools have utility for others and when tools are just eye candy or toys for the founder. Since I made it in January 2024, I have used it to share many notes with friends and family, and I enjoy using it every day.

However, having an intelligent analysis of the site and a deep dive into the purpose of this app by a third party, in this case, Google Notebook LM, is a really good way for me to think positively about what I have done. I am not saying this is a user/community validation. But having AI review your published content and provide you with human-like feedback that matches your expectations is a great feeling, at the least.

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