Privacy-first browser tools for creators, devs & sysadmins. No uploads, no accounts, no tracking. FrameForge · TextForge · ScrubForge · ClaimForge🛠️https://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mu27nq4ptp2cPinterest business profile covers: Pinterest says at least 800x450 px and recommends a horizontal 16:9 ratio. Keep logos and text away from the edges; a cover is not the same canvas as a Pin. Guide: https://wendygostudio.com/blog/pinterest-profile-cover-size/27 Aug 2026 06:25 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu27nq4ptp2chttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mtw5qjglof2pInstagram profile photos are square uploads shown inside a circular crop. Keep faces and logos centered, leave the corners empty, and treat 320×320+ as a practical target—not an official universal minimum.25 Aug 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw5qjglof2phttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mtud3mxcer2uX profile images have different jobs: 400×400 for the profile picture, 1500×500 for the header. X warns that about 60 px at the top and bottom may crop on some displays. Keep key text centered and preview wide + narrow.24 Aug 2026 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtud3mxcer2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mtqwi3sdck2eBefore installing a Forest Chrome extension, start at forestapp.cc. Check the publisher, permissions, and privacy disclosure: similarly named themes are different products. Guide: https://wendygostudio.com/blog/forest-chrome-extension-guide/23 Aug 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqwi3sdck2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mtmnswggnn23EU digital downloads and 14-day returns are not a simple yes/no. Check whether access began after express consent and acknowledgment that the right was lost. Save the checkout wording and access record. https://wendygostudio.com/blog/eu-digital-content-withdrawal/21 Aug 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmnswggnn23https://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mtjgp6yxee24Cloud vs local conversion is a trade-off, not a blanket safety claim: use the hosted option for formats/APIs it supports; keep sensitive files local when upload is the risk you need to remove. We documented the decision checklist:20 Aug 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjgp6yxee24https://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mtg72o3mnx2yLocal-first tools are easiest to trust when the boundary is concrete: no login, browser-side processing, and a short permissions list. Privacy works best as something you can inspect, not just a marketing adjective.19 Aug 2026 07:21 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtg72o3mnx2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3msxvbjipqb2bA focus timer protects attention; a focus block defines the work. SlimeForge combines both in a local-first Chrome workflow: choose the duration, name the outcome, and make the next session easier to start. https://wendygostudio.com/blog/focus-block-vs-pomodoro-timer/13 Aug 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxvbjipqb2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3msvdoj4tg427A timer measures attention; a focus block measures the work. SlimeForge combines both so a Pomodoro protects the session while a clear goal defines progress.12 Aug 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvdoj4tg427https://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mstodcrarr2vScrubForge helps inspect network configs without pasting raw secrets into an AI chat. Sanitize locally, keep useful structure, then choose what to share. https://wendygostudio.com/scrubforge/11 Aug 2026 22:34 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstodcrarr2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mstodbtcoy26ClaimForge turns an EU consumer problem into a clearer next step: gather the facts, identify the route and draft a claim locally. General information, not legal advice. https://wendygostudio.com/claimforge/11 Aug 2026 22:34 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstodbtcoy26https://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mst2ie7evo27A focus session should leave a trace. SlimeForge turns each Pomodoro into visible progress: grow a companion, keep the timer local, and return to the next session with less friction. https://wendygostudio.com/slimeforge/11 Aug 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mst2ie7evo27https://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3msqlhec4d22zNew ConvertForge guide: convert WebP to JPG locally in Chrome, check quality and transparency, and keep the original file private. https://wendygostudio.com/blog/convert-webp-to-jpg-locally-chrome/10 Aug 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqlhec4d22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3msnlj7njzk2oNew TextForge guide: turn a copied Markdown table into readable plain text in Chrome. Remove syntax, preserve values and keep the workflow local. https://wendygostudio.com/blog/convert-markdown-table-plain-text-chrome/09 Aug 2026 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnlj7njzk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mskxe7vjc52uNew SlimeForge guide: build a tiny focus ritual before the timer starts. One outcome, one realistic block, the right context and a first action you can begin now. https://wendygostudio.com/blog/focus-rituals-pomodoro-chrome/08 Aug 2026 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mskxe7vjc52uhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3msj3ffybap27New FrameForge guide: keep headlines, logos and focal points inside the safe area of every social crop. Local Chrome workflow, no upload: https://wendygostudio.com/blog/safe-margins-social-media-images-chrome/07 Aug 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msj3ffybap27https://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3msgaaandk42uA Focus Shield should protect the block, not your whole browser. Keep essential research tabs available, reduce the sites that pull you away, and let the Pomodoro session do the measuring. https://wendygostudio.com/blog/pomodoro-focus-shield-chrome/06 Aug 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgaaandk42uhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3msdpdq465x2zA focus block measures the work; a timer measures attention. SlimeForge adds a small virtual companion so completed sessions leave visible progress—without turning focus into another dashboard. https://wendygostudio.com/blog/focus-timer-virtual-pet-chrome-extension/05 Aug 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdpdq465x2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3ms56ruzrku2uSlimeForge 1.9.13 turns every Pomodoro into visible progress: a tiny companion grows with your sessions, while Focus Shield keeps distractions gentle and local. No account, no tracking. https://dev.to/wendygostudio/slimeforge-1913-focus-sessions-that-grow-with-you-30m202 Aug 2026 23:57 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms56ruzrku2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mry4szwa7l2pChrome tip: before trusting an extension, open chrome://extensions and compare its permissions with its actual job. A text tool rarely needs access to every site you visit.31 Jul 2026 23:39 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mry4szwa7l2phttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mrwhmud56l24A useful rule for focus tools: the timer measures attention, but the completed block measures meaningful work. For deep work, track the block you finished—not just the minutes that passed.31 Jul 2026 07:47 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwhmud56l24https://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mrpphdtst22vGamified Pomodoro timers make finished focus sessions visible. SlimeForge turns consistency into a growing companion, while progression stays tied to focus rather than spending.\n\nGuide: https://wendygostudio.com/blog/gamified-pomodoro-timer-chrome-extension/28 Jul 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpphdtst22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mrirerrtyn23A popular, signed Chrome extension shipped with a dormant browsing-history collector. Install counts and star ratings are not a privacy audit. Here is a practical 2-minute permissions check—and what SlimeForge actually declares. https://wendygostudio.com/blog/is-your-chrome-extension-spying-on-you/25 Jul 2026 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrirerrtyn23https://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mr6ardfgde2s'Warranty expired' may only describe the manufacturer's warranty — not your EU legal guarantee. Before giving up, ask what was rejected, request the reason in writing, and keep a clear timeline. We made a practical workflow for the next steps. https://wendygostudio.com/blog/seller-refuses-warranty-claim-eu/21 Jul 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6ardfgde2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mr3nhepcxj2iThe hardest part of indie software isn't building the tool. It's figuring out what people are actually searching for. Yesterday: 2 new articles on alternative products. Today: translating to Spanish. Most people don't realize — what your customers search for is the blueprint for your content.20 Jul 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3nhepcxj2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mqyukmvxmr2vTime blocking works better than Pomodoro when you have deep work. Pomodoro = fixed intervals (25m sprints) Time blocking = your own rhythm Pick 2-4 hour blocks for focused work. No task-switching. No 'just one more thing.' Try it for a week. Most people never go back.19 Jul 2026 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqyukmvxmr2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mqwaqh3sew2sADHD brains struggle to start tasks, not complete them. The Pomodoro Technique removes one barrier. Gamification removes another. Built a deep guide on why gamified Pomodoro timers work for ADHD focus. → wendygostudio.com/blog/adhd-pomodoro-timer-chrome-extension/ https://wendygostudio.com/blog/adhd-pomodoro-timer-chrome-extension/18 Jul 2026 12:18 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqwaqh3sew2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mqtyut7yaw22File format nightmares: what's the weirdest conversion you've had to do? I just dealt with a client's export from an obscure accounting software that created .XLS files that broke in modern Excel. What's your worst format conversion story?17 Jul 2026 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtyut7yaw22https://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mqqncbniqg2j💡 Go offline. DevTools → Network tab → "Offline" mode → reload. If your site breaks completely, it relies on the internet. If it degrades gracefully, you're handling offline better than 90% of the web. Progressive enhancement matters.16 Jul 2026 06:47 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqncbniqg2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/wendygostudio.bsky.social/post/3mqow7a5lrc2pStop wondering if you can return online purchases.\n\nEU law gives you 14 days to change your mind — no reason needed, full refund. Applies to almost everything you buy online in Europe. https://wendygostudio.com/blog/eu-14-day-return-withdrawal/15 Jul 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:cfogfsdthme2ehdrpxwjbemt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqow7a5lrc2p