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Claude AI Custom Instructions: A Real Example That Actually Works

Monday, 2026.02.16 J.D. H. 10 comments

TL;DR: Here’s a custom Claude instruction that works well for most people: *Just a note about the “unlimited resources“, Claude tends to UNDER estimate what it is capable of, and maybe even what you are capable of. Like when it estimates a task will take 4-10 hours or multiple days of sessions and then proceeds to knock it out in a few minutes. SO, sometimes it helps to be a bit aspirational in your instructions. 💪💪 Why this works: Claude

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Best Computer for Claude Code in 2026

Friday, 2026.02.06 J.D. H. 4 comments

Updated September 24, 2026. Originally published February 6, 2026. Summary: If you are looking for the best computer for Claude Code in 2026, these are some top contenders in bang for your buck: the MacBook Air M5 (16GB/512GB, about $1,240 to $1,260 on Amazon as of September 24, 2026, depending on color). If you value RAM, additional ports, or don’t want Mac OS then I recommend a 32GB ThinkPad instead, about $1,550 to $2,000 for recent models. If you are

CTRL+V to paste images & screenshots not working in Claude Code? [SOLVED]

Saturday, 2026.01.17 J.D. H. 8 comments

So this took me a minute to realize, and if it saves even one person some frustration, it’s worth a post. I’m working in Claude Code, trying to paste a screenshot or image like I can in VS Code with Claude Extension:CTRL+V. Nothing.Try again. Nothing.Different image. Still nothing. A few thoughts are running through my head? Turns out, nope. I was just using the wrong shortcut. The magic combo is: ALT + V After which you should see something beautiful