Why early Agent users gain the most: better models, fewer skills, better management
dotey · x · 2026-07-29
The author argues that everyday users benefit from adopting agents early because they can take over repetitive computer work and save time. The post recommends spending a bit more on smarter models, avoiding loading too many global skills unless you are testing, and instead having the agent help write and iteratively improve skills. It also says management skills matter more as people increasingly have to manage agents like projects, and suggests Macs are the best agent companion if you can afford one.
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