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Monday Grind Blueprint · #4

A RAM Optimizer at Midnight, Alarm at 4:30

I should be asleep. Instead I just shipped the first TURBO feature that actually intervenes.

By Marcin Firmuga·2026-04-20·2 min read·Monday Grind Blueprint #4

It's 23:50. My alarm is set for 4:30 AM. I should be asleep. Instead I just shipped a RAM optimizer, custom fonts, and a redesigned Optimization Center.

Four commits later and PC Workman v1.7.2 suddenly feels a lot more alive. What happened tonight:

The plan for this week

PC Workman:

  1. Final dashboard button redesign — visual polish before 1.7.8.
  2. Deep-test the new TURBO RAM flush — edge cases, safety, real-world impact.

GuideAI (coming back strong):

  1. Fix the broken Google OAuth (login is currently dead).
  2. Integrate the Claude API — scan a QR code on any device and chat with it intelligently.

Six work days ahead, only Wednesday free. Wednesday decides how much of this ships. Friday tells the truth. 4:27 AM edit: already on my bike heading home.

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