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Claude Skills: How to Build with SKILL.md vs MCP, Plugins
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Claude Skills: How to Build with SKILL.md vs MCP, Plugins

Claude Skills pack instructions and scripts into a folder that loads only when a request matches. Learn the 3-level loading, how to build them, and how they differ from MCP and plugins.

·7 min read
Gemini TTS Custom Voice: Voice Design and Cloning Guide
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Gemini TTS Custom Voice: Voice Design and Cloning Guide

Gemini TTS voices come in two kinds: voice design from a text description, and voice cloning from two recordings. Setup, limits, and the January 2027 price increase.

·6 min read
Claude OpenTelemetry Export Beta: What Changed and What to Do
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Claude OpenTelemetry Export Beta: What Changed and What to Do

Claude OpenTelemetry export entered beta on October 14, 2026. Learn how to send Messages API and Managed Agents traces to your monitoring tool, verify setup, and handle prompts safely.

·5 min read
Claude Opus 5.5 in Antigravity: Plans and Admin Setup
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Claude Opus 5.5 in Antigravity: Plans and Admin Setup

Claude Opus 5.5 and Sonnet 5.5 work in Antigravity on paid Pro or higher. Companies need an admin to enable overages and approve models. Here is how to select them and what they cost.

·4 min read
AI ID Photo for Passport: Why It Fails and ChatGPT Steps
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AI ID Photo for Passport: Why It Fails and ChatGPT Steps

AI ID photos work for resumes and social profiles but not for Korean passports. See the passport photo rules, the ChatGPT steps and how to check your result (as of Oct 20, 2026).

·5 min read
Codex CLI Guide: Install, Login, Approval and Sandbox Setup
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Codex CLI Guide: Install, Login, Approval and Sandbox Setup

Codex CLI lets you run OpenAI's coding agent from the terminal. Install, log in, slash commands, Auto vs Read-only modes, Windows sandbox and usage limits, per official docs on Oct 20, 2026.

·7 min read
Claude Code Worktree Guide: Run Parallel Sessions Safely
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Claude Code Worktree Guide: Run Parallel Sessions Safely

A Claude Code worktree gives each session its own files and branch. Learn claude --worktree, .worktreeinclude for .env, cleanup rules, base branch and subagent setup, per the Oct 20, 2026 docs.

·7 min read
Claude Referral Link: How to Send and Get 7 Days of Pro Free
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Claude Referral Link: How to Send and Get 7 Days of Pro Free

A Claude referral link is a guest pass from Pro and Max subscribers that gives new users 7 days of Claude Pro free. Eligibility, sending steps, payment, and auto-billing, as of Oct 19, 2026.

·5 min read
Claude Design Shutdown Dec 14: Migrate Your Design Systems
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Claude Design Shutdown Dec 14: Migrate Your Design Systems

The standalone Claude Design site, claude.ai/design, closes on December 14, 2026. See what migrates, what is deleted, the 5 migration steps and how to save projects.

·5 min read
Kling AI Pricing and Credits: Free Plan and Cancel Tips
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Kling AI Pricing and Credits: Free Plan and Cancel Tips

Kling AI has a free Basic plan and 4 paid tiers from $6.99 to $127.99 per month with 660 to 26,000 credits. Credit expiry, free limits and cancellation notes.

·5 min read
Google Flow Guide: Free Credits, Pricing and How to Make Videos
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Google Flow Guide: Free Credits, Pricing and How to Make Videos

Google Flow turns text scene descriptions into video clips. See the steps, models, free 50 daily credits and plan credits, based on Google Help as of October 14, 2026.

·6 min read
Google ADK Guide: Install and Deploy Agents in 5 Languages
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Google ADK Guide: Install and Deploy Agents in 5 Languages

Google ADK (Agent Development Kit) builds AI agents in Python, Go, TypeScript, Java and Kotlin. Install commands per language and Cloud Run deploy steps.

·5 min read
Gemini API Model Changes: 3.7 Flash Deprecation and Migration
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Gemini API Model Changes: 3.7 Flash Deprecation and Migration

gemini-3.7-flash was deprecated on Oct 8 and now routes to gemini-3.8-flash. See replacement models, shutdown dates, 3.8 Flash pricing and how to verify.

·5 min read
Claude Unintended Actions Report: Summary and Site Checks
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Claude Unintended Actions Report: Summary and Site Checks

Anthropic's report on unintended Claude actions, published October 9, 2026. Covers four cases, the internet access block on evals, and a site checklist.

·5 min read
Google Calendar Secondary Calendars Deleted With Owner
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Google Calendar Secondary Calendars Deleted With Owner

Google Calendar secondary calendars are now deleted or suspended with their owner's account. See the Oct 5, 2026 Workspace change and how to transfer ownership.

·4 min read
Product Detail Page Design: Order, Sizes and AI Tips
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Product Detail Page Design: Order, Sizes and AI Tips

Build a product detail page in buying-decision order. See Smartstore 848px and Coupang 780px sizes, the 20MB image limit, Canva and AI tips, and post-upload checks.

·5 min read
Miri Canvas Free vs Pro: Pricing, Trial and Cancellation
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Miri Canvas Free vs Pro: Pricing, Trial and Cancellation

Miri Canvas is free forever. Pro costs KRW 14,900 per member per month or KRW 160,800 per year. Free vs Pro, the 1-month trial, cancellation and refunds as of Oct 11, 2026.

·5 min read
GitHub Copilot Code Review: Pricing and Org Billing Setup
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GitHub Copilot Code Review: Pricing and Org Billing Setup

Copilot code review runs when you add Copilot as a PR reviewer. From Oct 8, 2026, org owners can bill it to the org and block external license requests.

·4 min read
Claude Haiku 5.5 API 400 Error: Causes and How to Fix It
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Claude Haiku 5.5 API 400 Error: Causes and How to Fix It

The Claude Haiku 5.5 API returns a 400 error for budget_tokens, temperature, top_p, top_k and prefill. Fixes per item, plus token and price changes as of Oct 10, 2026.

·5 min read
Sora AI Shutdown Dates and the Best AI Video Alternatives
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Sora AI Shutdown Dates and the Best AI Video Alternatives

Sora's web and app ended April 26, 2026, and the API ended September 24. See the shutdown timeline, how to save your videos, and Gemini and Runway pricing.

·5 min read
Claude Code and Codex Multiple Accounts: Pick Per Session
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Claude Code and Codex Multiple Accounts: Pick Per Session

Split login folders per account to run several Claude Code and Codex accounts at once, one per session, and switch when a limit fills. Setup, commands, limits.

·7 min read
Gemini Agent: Supported Apps, Models, and Spend Caps
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Gemini Agent: Supported Apps, Models, and Spend Caps

Gemini Agent is Google Cloud's general-purpose work AI agent, unveiled October 8, 2026. See supported apps, models, spend caps, pricing, and launch timing.

·4 min read
ChatGPT GPT-6 Guide: How to Use It and Models by Plan
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ChatGPT GPT-6 Guide: How to Use It and Models by Plan

GPT-6 Intelligent UI turns ChatGPT answers into buttons, charts and calculators. Models by plan (Sol, Luna) and setup, as of Oct 8, 2026.

·4 min read
ChatGPT Image Generation: Edit Photos and Free Limits
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ChatGPT Image Generation: Edit Photos and Free Limits

Create ChatGPT images by describing a scene in chat. Covers steps, photo editing, prompts, free limits and pre-save checks as of Oct 7, 2026.

·5 min read
Gemini Deep Research Guide: Setup, Sources, and Limits
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Gemini Deep Research Guide: Setup, Sources, and Limits

Gemini Deep Research turns one question into a research plan, reads the web and your files, and writes a report. Steps, sources, export, and plan limits as of Oct 7, 2026.

·5 min read
Gemini Prompt Writing Guide: Examples and Fix Steps
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Gemini Prompt Writing Guide: Examples and Fix Steps

A Gemini prompt works best with four parts: role, task, context, format. See weak vs. good examples, how to revise, API prompt strategies, and common mistakes (Google docs, Oct 7, 2026).

·5 min read
Claude Code Token Usage: Why It Drains Fast and How to Cut It
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Claude Code Token Usage: Why It Drains Fast and How to Cut It

Claude Code tokens drain fast because every tool call resends the whole conversation. Learn what the subscription dollar figure means, MCPY's measurements, and fixes.

·8 min read
AI Blog Automation Cost: Claude vs GPT for Research and Writing
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AI Blog Automation Cost: Claude vs GPT for Research and Writing

AI blog automation cost depends on conversation size during research. MCPY tested GPT-6.1 Sol for research and Claude Sonnet 5.5 for writing (Oct 6, 2026).

·6 min read
Suno AI Guide: Free Limits, Pricing and Commercial Use
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Suno AI Guide: Free Limits, Pricing and Commercial Use

Suno AI turns a text description into a song. Here is how to make a track, the free 50 daily credits, Pro and Premier pricing, and commercial use rules (as of Oct 5, 2026).

·7 min read
CapCut Free vs Pro and How to Remove the Watermark
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CapCut Free vs Pro and How to Remove the Watermark

CapCut is free to edit, but Pro assets can add a watermark. See Pro pricing ($19.99/mo, $179.99/yr as of Sept 2026), removal steps, PC setup and where to check prices.

·5 min read
Notion AI: How to Use It, Plan Limits and Credits (2026)
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Notion AI: How to Use It, Plan Limits and Credits (2026)

Notion AI helps with writing, translation, file summaries and database setup. See the free limits, how to open it, and Business plan allowance and credits as of Oct 5, 2026.

·6 min read
Nano Banana Guide: Create and Edit Images in Gemini
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Nano Banana Guide: Create and Edit Images in Gemini

Nano Banana is Google's image model in the Gemini app. Learn how to create and edit images, write prompts, and check plan limits, based on Google docs of Oct 5, 2026.

·6 min read
NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) Guide: Setup and Source Limits
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NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) Guide: Setup and Source Limits

NotebookLM answers only from the sources you upload and was renamed Gemini Notebook in July 2026. See 5 setup steps, source formats and limits, and the free tier table.

·6 min read
Gemini Free Plan Change on Oct 9: Models and Limits by Tier
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Gemini Free Plan Change on Oct 9: Models and Limits by Tier

From October 9, 2026, Gemini free accounts without a subscription get only Flash-Lite. See models, limit multipliers and Korean monthly prices by plan, per Google Help.

·5 min read
Gamma AI PPT: How to Make Slides, Pricing, and Export Tips
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Gamma AI PPT: How to Make Slides, Pricing, and Export Tips

Gamma AI turns a topic or text into a slide draft. See the free 400 credits, monthly credits by plan, Korean support, and PowerPoint export tips as of Oct 5, 2026.

·5 min read
ChatGPT Prompt Guide: How to Write Prompts, Examples, Mistakes
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ChatGPT Prompt Guide: How to Write Prompts, Examples, Mistakes

A ChatGPT prompt gets steadier answers when you state the task, context, and output. See weak vs good examples, a rewrite routine, Claude differences, and common mistakes.

·6 min read
Midjourney Pricing: Plan Differences and Free Access
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Midjourney Pricing: Plan Differences and Free Access

Midjourney pricing has 4 plans, from Basic at $10 a month to Mega at $120, and no free plan. See how plans differ, how to choose, and cancel and refund rules.

·5 min read
Perplexity Pricing: Free vs Pro vs Max and ChatGPT Search
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Perplexity Pricing: Free vs Pro vs Max and ChatGPT Search

Perplexity costs $0 (Free), $20/month (Pro) and $200/month (Max) as of late September 2026. See plan differences, how to use it, and a ChatGPT search comparison.

·6 min read
Gemini Plans and Prices: Free, Plus, Pro, Ultra Compared
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Gemini Plans and Prices: Free, Plus, Pro, Ultra Compared

Gemini plans in Korea: Free 0 KRW, Plus from 7,500 KRW, Pro 29,000 KRW, Ultra from 119,000 KRW. Limits, Claude and ChatGPT prices, and how to choose.

·6 min read
Codex Cloud Tasks: How to Start and Plan Requirements
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Codex Cloud Tasks: How to Start and Plan Requirements

How to use Codex: 3 steps to start Codex cloud tasks that keep running with your laptop closed, plan requirements, and the usage limit shared with local. Per official docs, Sept 30, 2026.

·6 min read

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