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How do you use Ox Alpha with Claude Code?
For the past few days, info about Ox Alpha has been circulating on Twitter, and nobody knows where it came from. After some digging, users concluded that the model behind Ox Alpha comes from Zhipu. I tried Zhipu (z.ai) thanks to their offer of 3M free tokens for the first 5 days, and I find it quite effective, but slow. I think Zhipu is desperate to attract more users because they offered 100M tokens to new users (I didn’t get them, since I was late). Ox Alpha is even slower, but at least it’s free. To do this, you need to sign up on Open Router, and generate an API…
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My Current Favorites [August 2026] – Islamic Arts, Wealth Levels, Leather Desk Pad, Guqin
Biomorphic Patterns This month, I put down my computer and keyboard for brush pens, rulers and compasses. I’d been wanting to dive into biomorphic patterns for months, but reading books on the subject wasn’t motivating me enough. Luckily, Domestika recently released a course by Esra Alhamal. The course is basic but visual, and that’s what’s encouraging: even with few skills, you can make something pretty. Every time I start a new art form, I forget the essential: you have to COPY first, master the movements, then INVENT. I often start projects created from scratch when I don’t have the skills for it, instead of just copying a ready-made design, making…
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My review of Cursor CLI
When I complained about the lack of tokens, a colleague of JB (thanks N.!!!) suggested I use Cursor alongside Claude Code/Codex to make up for the shortage. I found a referral link online and only paid $12 for the first month to test it (instead of $20, Pro account). The advantage of Cursor is that it has a limit monthly (no 5-hour or weekly limits like the others). For my needs, I find it great, it lets you vibe-code continuously without being interrupted by the token limit. It’s so efficient that with Cursor, I run out of projects and had to take long AI breaks 😀 You can also use…
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How to Build a Telegram Bot with Claude Code or Codex (Beginner’s Guide)
Never coded a bot before, but want to automate messages on Telegram? Claude Code, Codex, or other AI coding assistants can handle most of the technical work for you, as long as you guide them properly. In just a few steps, you go from an idea to a bot that actually works. Here’s how to do it. Open Telegram and chat with @BotFather, the official bot that creates bots. Type /newbot, pick a name and a username (which must end in “bot”). BotFather gives you a token : a long string of characters that acts as a secret key to control your bot. Keep it safe and never share it…
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How to Translate a Video (audio & subtitles) with Claude Code or Codex
I mainly use AI for my translation projects. There are many Chinese videos on YouTube, TikTok or Facebook that don’t offer automatic subtitles or automatic translation. Since I want to understand them, I created a project capable of automating much of the process: transcribe the video, translate the subtitles and, if needed, go as far as automatic dubbing into French. From this same base, it’s also possible to automatically create clippings, that is, short excerpts from the video. In this article, I’ll use the example of translating Chinese → French. But the principle can be adapted to virtually any language. I strongly encourage you to use Claude Code or Codex…
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Shipito promo code -10%: a service to receive American packages
Are you tired of seeing Sephora US, Ulta or Amazon US products that are inaccessible from France / Europe? That’s exactly the frustration that pushed me to test Shipito, a package forwarding service based in the United States. After several orders, here’s my full feedback. Little bonus for those who want to get started: Shipito currently offers the code SAVINGS26, valid until September 15, 2026, which gives 10% off shipping fees. A good opportunity to test the service at a lower cost, especially if you plan to consolidate several purchases before placing an order. What exactly is Shipito? Shipito is a service that gives you a personal address in the…
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BoursoBank Referral 2026: Up to €160 Free and One of the Most Competitive PEAs
In 2026, BoursoBank is offering an attractive referral deal for new customers, with a bonus for the referrer and a bonus for the referred friend depending on the terms of the current offer. On top of its welcome bonus, the online bank also remains very appealing for investing thanks to one of the most competitive PEAs on the market. An attractive referral offer The BoursoBank referral lets you earn a bonus as soon as a friend or family member opens an account following the terms of the offer. The amount can vary depending on promotional periods, but the current offer can go up to €200 for the referred friend depending…
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[review] SIM Card Abroad: Unlimited Internet with Holafly (+ discount code)
Looking for a SIM card abroad to get internet as soon as you arrive, without paying your French operator’s ruinous roaming fees? The simplest solution is often to install a travel eSIM before departure. We’ve used Holafly’s eSIMs many times and highly recommend them. Holafly offers plans with unlimited mobile data for 200+ destinations. The offers can cover a single country, several countries in the same region (like Asia) or 110+ countries with its World offer. There are also monthly subscriptions for frequent travelers. By by clicking here or by entering the code NOMADBENTO at checkout, you’ll get 10% off all Holafly eSIMs, 10% off Holafly Plans subscriptions for 12…