Do Solo Creators Still Need Canva?
For what I need, My AI assistant replaced Canva for my graphics and design work. Here's what Canva still does well and when it's worth keeping.
Latest
What an AI Agent Actually Is, in Plain English
AI Bot vs. Chatbot vs. Automation: What's the Difference?
The Approval Rule: Why Nothing Leaves Without My OK
What to Automate First in a Small Business, and What to Never Automate
Grok Build vs. Cursor: What I Saw Building My App for iPhone and Mac
You Can Design Your Own Electronics Now. Adom Just Showed Me How.
AI
What an AI Agent Actually Is, in Plain English
An AI agent is an AI that can take a job, use the tools you connect, and work through the steps on its own. A chatbot answers you. An agent does the work. That's the whole difference, and it matters more than the hype suggests.
The word “agent”
AI Bot vs. Chatbot vs. Automation: What's the Difference?
The Approval Rule: Why Nothing Leaves Without My OK
You Can Design Your Own Electronics Now. Adom Just Showed Me How.
Most Small Businesses Don't Need an AI Strategy. They Need to Fix Their Email.
Local AI vs. Cloud AI: When Each One Makes Sense
I Gave My Small Business a Team of AI Bots. Here's What Actually Works
Small Business
Do Solo Creators Still Need Canva?
For what I need, My AI assistant replaced Canva for my graphics and design work. Here's what Canva still does well and when it's worth keeping.
What to Automate First in a Small Business, and What to Never Automate
PHP2Shell: What Small Business Owners Should Do Today to Protect Their Website
Most Small Businesses Don't Need an AI Strategy. They Need to Fix Their Email.
Projects
Grok Build vs. Cursor: What I Saw Building My App for iPhone and Mac
I built my iOS notes app with Cursor and the Mac version with Grok Build. Here's what I saw on speed, cost, and how much babysitting each needed.
GrizzlyRay Notes Is in Public Beta: Here's How to Try It
Meet GrizzlyRay Notes: The Notes App I'm Building for Myself (and Maybe You)
OpenComponentCards: Real Tolerance Data for the Parts You Already Use
Hermes Helps You Stop Starting From Zero
Life & Faith
What is GrizzlyRay
GrizzlyRay is an independent publication and idea lab. I write about using technology as a practical tool for better lives and businesses, especially for veterans, small businesses, and creators. That work stays grounded in faith, curiosity, and a desire to help others succeed.
I write GrizzlyRay, and I run it.
Learning to Share My Faith Honestly
How to Clear Digital Clutter and Boost Your Focus Fast
Sometimes You Just Need to Take Notes
Atomic Blogging Strategies: One Idea at a Time
