# ultimate guide (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ultimate guide. Page: Feed: --- ## [Your Perfect NYC Weekend is Here](https://thekatieromero.substack.com/p/your-perfect-nyc-weekend-is-here-3a6) _2026-08-19 · Bite The Apple_ Events in nyc this weekend that deserve a spot on your calendar... ## [AI Prototyping in 2026: Lovable vs. Google AI Studio vs. Claude Design vs. Claude Code](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/ai-prototyping-lovable-ai-studio-claude) _2026-08-19 · Paweł Huryn · The Product Compass_ I built the same CRM four times in just over an hour, live. The field guide: which tool for which job, the context prompt that beats a spec, the security check before you share a link, and the pixel-perfect handoff ## [A Week in the Life of a Board Game Designer, Developer, Editor, and so on and so on](https://entrogames.substack.com/p/a-week-in-the-life-of-a-board-game) _2026-08-17 · Chris Backe · Making Games by Chris Backe_ I’d like to thank Jason Tagmire over at the Button Shy Games Substack for directly inspiring this post. ## [Wealth and status in Pompeii's wealthiest house](https://lifeinthepastlane.substack.com/p/the-house-of-the-faun) _2026-08-15 · Dr Jess Venner · Life in the Past Lane_ Exploring the House of the Faun in Pompeii with Dr. Jess Venner; Episode VI of XX in A Historian’s Pompeii: The Ultimate Guide ## [Claude Opus 5: The Best Opus Yet, Once You Heal It](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/claude-opus-5-the-best-opus-yet-once) _2026-08-10 · Paweł Huryn · The Product Compass_ Anthropic was proud of removing 80% of instructions. This model needs more of them. The eight blocks that made Opus 5 the best Opus I have used. ## [Direct vs. Indirect Sourcing: A Complete Comparison](https://www.ivalua.com/blog/direct-vs-indirect-sourcing-guide/) _2026-08-10 · Brigitte Naftalin · Ivalua_ Direct sourcing covers the materials and components that will be \[…\] The post Direct vs. Indirect Sourcing: A Complete Comparison appeared first on Ivalua . ## [Vendor Risk Management: The Complete Guide to Mitigate Third-Party Threats](https://www.ivalua.com/blog/vendor-risk-management/) _2026-08-10 · Brigitte Naftalin · Ivalua_ Your vendors have a direct impact on cost and performance, \[…\] The post Vendor Risk Management: The Complete Guide to Mitigate Third-Party Threats appeared first on Ivalua . ## [Direct Materials in Procurement: The Ultimate Guide](https://www.ivalua.com/blog/direct-materials-procurement/) _2026-08-10 · Brigitte Naftalin · Ivalua_ Direct materials procurement is the sourcing of every raw material, \[…\] The post Direct Materials in Procurement: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Ivalua . ## [48 Different Ways to Gain a Power or Action](https://entrogames.substack.com/p/48-different-ways-to-gain-a-power) _2026-08-10 · Chris Backe · Making Games by Chris Backe_ Well, this ended up being a rabbit hole...! It's nowhere near complete, but plenty to think about. ## [Pompeii’s hidden traffic system: One way or the high way](https://lifeinthepastlane.substack.com/p/pompeiis-hidden-traffic-system-one) _2026-08-08 · Dr Jess Venner · Life in the Past Lane_ Episode V of XX in A Historian’s Pompeii: The Ultimate Guide ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tc4hp3I0t5kl) _2026-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Atlantic Outlook Kayaking](https://thehappytraveller.co.za/atlantic-outlook-kayaking/) _2026-08-07 · The Happy Traveller_ ## [Joburg: A Capetonian’s guide](https://thehappytraveller.co.za/joburg-a-cape-townians-guide/) _2026-08-07 · The Happy Traveller_ ## [Cape St Francis](https://thehappytraveller.co.za/cape-st-francis/) _2026-08-07 · The Happy Traveller_ ## [Glamping at AfriCamps](https://thehappytraveller.co.za/glamping-at-africamps/) _2026-08-07 · The Happy Traveller_ ## [Cherry Picking at Klondyke Cherry Farm, Ceres](https://thehappytraveller.co.za/cherry-picking-at-klondyke-cherry-farm-ceres/) _2026-08-07 · The Happy Traveller_ ## [London: The Complete First-Timer’s Guide to London](https://thehappytraveller.co.za/london-the-complete-first-timers-guide-to-london/) _2026-08-07 · The Happy Traveller_ ## [The Ultimate Guide to Milos, Greece](https://thehappytraveller.co.za/the-ultimate-guide-to-milos-greece/) _2026-08-07 · The Happy Traveller_ ## [AI-First Procurement: Closing the Gap Between Ambition and Execution](https://www.ivalua.com/blog/ai-first-procurement/) _2026-08-05 · Eloise Barnum · Ivalua_ Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from an emerging technology to \[…\] The post AI-First Procurement: Closing the Gap Between Ambition and Execution appeared first on Ivalua . ## [Choosing the Right Source-to-Contract Solution: A Guide for CPOs](https://www.ivalua.com/blog/source-to-contract-solution-guide/) _2026-08-03 · Eloise Barnum · Ivalua_ Organizations today operate in an environment that demands agility, precision, \[…\] The post Choosing the Right Source-to-Contract Solution: A Guide for CPOs appeared first on Ivalua . ## [Procurement Cost Savings: A CPO’s Playbook for Driving Enterprise Efficiency](https://www.ivalua.com/blog/procurement-savings-management/) _2026-08-03 · Brigitte Naftalin · Ivalua_ You’re under pressure to deliver real, verifiable cost savings – \[…\] The post Procurement Cost Savings: A CPO’s Playbook for Driving Enterprise Efficiency appeared first on Ivalua . ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DGvQMwbnVzN7) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Ultimate Guide to Supplier Management: Strategies & Best Practices for 2026](https://www.ivalua.com/blog/supplier-management/) _2026-08-03 · Brigitte Naftalin · Ivalua_ A recent study from Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Ivalua, found \[…\] The post Ultimate Guide to Supplier Management: Strategies & Best Practices for 2026 appeared first on Ivalua . ## [What is Supply Chain Forecasting? Benefits, Methods & Best Practices](https://www.ivalua.com/blog/supply-chain-forecasting-and-methods/) _2026-08-03 · Eloise Barnum · Ivalua_ In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, where demand can shift \[…\] The post What is Supply Chain Forecasting? Benefits, Methods & Best Practices appeared first on Ivalua . ## [Procurement Systems Explained: Features, Benefits & How to Choose the Right One](https://www.ivalua.com/blog/procurement-system/) _2026-08-03 · Brigitte Naftalin · Ivalua_ A Procurement System refers to a sophisticated framework or software \[…\] The post Procurement Systems Explained: Features, Benefits & How to Choose the Right One appeared first on Ivalua . ## [Stop Doing These 12 Things in Your Rulebook](https://entrogames.substack.com/p/stop-doing-these-12-things-in-your) _2026-08-03 · Chris Backe · Making Games by Chris Backe_ Know what to look for to make your rulebook communicate clearly. ## [How to Cut Your AI Bill From $200 to $20 a Month](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/ai-coding-bill-20-a-month) _2026-08-02 · Paweł Huryn · The Product Compass_ Measured, not estimated: 105 hidden bugs, 10 frontier models, 14 runs. The $1.80 run beat the $104 one. My routing, and the setup. ## [At the Heart of Pompeii: Power, Politics and Performance](https://lifeinthepastlane.substack.com/p/at-the-heart-of-pompeii-power-politics) _2026-08-01 · Dr Jess Venner · Life in the Past Lane_ Learn how to read Pompeii’s Forum like a historian, tracing its ancient origins, powerful monuments, and the details modern visitors often miss. ## [Crete, Greece](https://thehappytraveller.co.za/crete-greece/) _2026-07-31 · The Happy Traveller_ ## [Top 10 hikes in Cape Town](https://thehappytraveller.co.za/top-10-hikes-in-cape-town/) _2026-07-31 · The Happy Traveller_ ## [Your Ultimate Guide To Paris](https://thekatieromero.substack.com/p/your-ultimate-guide-to-paris) _2026-07-28 · Bite The Apple_ Paris is one of my favorite cities in the entire world, now here's everywhere you should go when you visit. ## [My secret weapon at conventions: a few pieces of paper](https://entrogames.substack.com/p/my-secret-weapon-at-conventions-a) _2026-07-27 · Chris Backe · Making Games by Chris Backe_ Why prepping for a convention isn't just about pitches ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2QGoA52lAKsw) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [How to read Pompeii like an historian](https://lifeinthepastlane.substack.com/p/how-to-read-pompeii-like-an-historian) _2026-07-25 · Dr Jess Venner · Life in the Past Lane_ Episode III of XX in A Historian's Pompeii: The Ultimate Guide ## [Cape Town Foodie Guide](https://thehappytraveller.co.za/cape-town-foodie-guide/) _2026-07-24 · The Happy Traveller_ ## [What Is Product Discovery? The Ultimate Guide for PMs (2026 Edition)](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/product-discovery-2026) _2026-07-22 · Paweł Huryn · The Product Compass_ You can ship an idea the same day you have it. That's why discovery matters more, not less. What changed, what didn't, and what to learn. ## [How to Spend 5 Days in Ireland](https://thekatieromero.substack.com/p/how-to-spend-5-days-in-ireland) _2026-07-22 · Bite The Apple_ This is everything I did on 5 day Road Trip across Ireland. ## [Your Weekend Plans Just Got an Upgrade](https://thekatieromero.substack.com/p/your-weekend-plans-just-got-an-upgrade) _2026-07-22 · Bite The Apple_ Events in nyc this weekend that deserve a spot on your calendar... ## [Designer Diary: Rooftop Roses](https://entrogames.substack.com/p/designer-diary-rooftop-roses) _2026-07-20 · Chris Backe · Making Games by Chris Backe_ Dice rolling, area controlling, rose planting, print-and-playing ## [How Pompeii became everyone's obsession: The story of its rediscovery](https://lifeinthepastlane.substack.com/p/how-pompeii-became-everyones-obsession) _2026-07-18 · Dr Jess Venner · Life in the Past Lane_ No. II of XX in A Historian’s Pompeii: The Ultimate Guide ## [Your Weekend Just Got an Upgrade](https://thekatieromero.substack.com/p/your-weekend-just-got-an-upgrade-9ab) _2026-07-17 · Bite The Apple_ Events in nyc this weekend that deserve a spot on your calendar... ## [The Eruption of Vesuvius: An Hour-by-Hour Timeline of Pompeii’s Last Day](https://lifeinthepastlane.substack.com/p/the-eruption-of-vesuvius-an-hour) _2026-07-16 · Dr Jess Venner · Life in the Past Lane_ This hour-by-hour timeline reconstructs the final day of Pompeii and the wider Bay of Naples, from the first warning signs to the final deadly surges. This is how thousands of ancient lives were changed, and lost, forever. ## [C31. AI-Native Practitioner PM](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/c31-ai-native-practitioner-pm) _2026-07-15 · Paweł Huryn · The Product Compass_ A complete path: live sessions, guides, , support, and your digital AI PM credentials. ## [19 Hands-On Video Guides for PMs](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/ai-pm-video-guides) _2026-07-14 · Paweł Huryn · The Product Compass_ The Events Archive is live: Claude Code, Cowork, Codex, n8n, Lovable, and more. Start with the 3 free ones. ## [My exact process to make pitch videos](https://entrogames.substack.com/p/my-exact-process-to-make-pitch-videos) _2026-07-13 · Chris Backe · Making Games by Chris Backe_ I've just shot 10 pitch videos over the course of 2 days. I have notes. ## [Pompeii Before the Eruption: A City Alive](https://lifeinthepastlane.substack.com/p/pompeii-before-the-eruption-a-city) _2026-07-10 · Dr Jess Venner · Life in the Past Lane_ No. I of XX in A Historian’s Pompeii: The Ultimate Guide ## [Your Ultimate Guide to Mexico City](https://thekatieromero.substack.com/p/your-ultimate-guide-to-mexico-city) _2026-07-07 · Bite The Apple_ This is everything I did on my 48hr trip to Mexico City. ## [NEW - A Historian's Pompeii: The Ultimate Guide](https://lifeinthepastlane.substack.com/p/new-a-historians-pompeii-the-ultimate) _2026-07-07 · Dr Jess Venner · Life in the Past Lane_ New Series for Subscribers - Launching Friday 10th July! ## [The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Game Designers (part 2)](https://entrogames.substack.com/p/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective) _2026-07-06 · Chris Backe · Making Games by Chris Backe_ What's next after Empathy, Creativity and Curiosity, and Respect? ## [The Ultimate AI PM Learning Roadmap 2026](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/ai-product-manager-roadmap-2026) _2026-07-05 · Paweł Huryn · The Product Compass_ Every skill, tool, and guide to become an AI Product Manager in 2026, built around one question: does the agent run on your work, or inside your product? ## [The AI-Native PM Roadmap: A Live Session Every Week, First 3 Free](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/ai-native-pm-roadmap) _2026-07-01 · Paweł Huryn · The Product Compass_ One live, hands-on session every week. The first three are free, from Claude Cowork to Claude Code in VS Code. ## [The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Game Designers (part 1)](https://entrogames.substack.com/p/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-designers) _2026-06-29 · Chris Backe · Making Games by Chris Backe_ If you’re passionate about creating board games, you know that a great idea is just the beginning. ## [The Herculaneum scrolls are speaking again](https://lifeinthepastlane.substack.com/p/the-herculaneum-scrolls-are-speaking) _2026-06-25 · Dr Jess Venner · Life in the Past Lane_ Breaking news from Naples reveals two new ancient books not seen in 2,000 years