Dean Hume's Blog

Dean Hume's Blog

Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Building a Custom MCP Server with Node.js

Ever wished your AI assistant actually knew your stuff? Your files, your schedule, or even a custom data source? That's exactly what the Model Context Protocol (MCP) makes possible. MCP is an open standard for connecting AI assistants like Claude to external data sources and tools. Think of

Technical Skills Every TPM Should Learn in 2026

Technical Program Manager

Technical Skills Every Technical Program Manager Should Learn in 2026

Over the years, I’ve learned that being a Technical Program Manager (TPM) is a bit of a strange hybrid role. You’re expected to understand the tech well enough to contribute meaningfully, but you’re not the one writing and deploying the code anymore. The best TPMs I’ve

Supercharge Your Clipboard with PowerToys Advanced Paste 📋

Technical Program Manager

Supercharge Your Clipboard with PowerToys Advanced Paste 📋

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how PowerToys Workspaces helped me stop wasting time arranging windows every morning. Since then, a few people asked what else I use from the PowerToys suite. So today I want to talk about another tool that's quietly become part of my