Tools
- How I clean private information from screenshots before sharing them
Screenshots are easy to share too quickly. The problem is that a screenshot often contains more information than the one thing I wanted to show. It may include: names; emails; tokens; URLs; browser tabs; file paths; …
- How I combine small network tools when debugging connectivity
Network debugging usually needs more than one clue. DNS, IPs, ports, URLs, and headers each answer a different question. I use Network tools for the quick version of this task, then I review the output before relying on …
- How I compare benchmark results with ratios
Benchmark comparison is easier when every result is compared against the fastest or baseline value. The Benchmark Builder tool handles the repetitive part so I can focus on checking whether the result makes sense.
- How I compare two JSON responses without being distracted by formatting
A JSON diff should compare meaning, not indentation. Two JSON documents can look different as text but still contain the same data. The JSON Diff tool is useful because it lets me check the result in a small, controlled …
- How I compare two text blocks line by line
A text diff shows what changed between two blocks of text. It is useful for configs, logs, snippets, and documentation. The Text Diff tool helps me inspect the input and output without writing a one-off script first.
- How I compare unit prices when pack sizes differ
A larger package is not always cheaper. Unit price comparison puts products on the same scale. The Unit Price Comparator tool handles the repetitive part so I can focus on checking whether the result makes sense.
- How I compress images without making them look terrible
Large images make pages slower, emails heavier, and uploads more annoying. The goal of compression is simple: Make the file smaller while keeping the image good enough for its purpose.
- How I convert a curl command into code I can actually use
API documentation often gives examples as curl commands: curl -X POST https://api.example.com/users \ -H "Authorization: Bearer TOKEN" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d …
- How I convert colours between HEX, RGB, and HSL
Colour converters help when a design, CSS file, or tool uses a different colour format than the one I have. I use Color Converter for the quick version of this task, then I review the output before relying on it.
- How I convert fuel economy units without comparing the wrong direction
Fuel economy units can be confusing because km/L and MPG get better when the number is higher, while L/100 km gets better when the number is lower. I use Fuel Economy Converter for the quick version of this task, then I …