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10dpd··on Ask HN: Email app: How to store emails for enterprise?
Its a little worrying that you plan to build to enterprise (I'm assuming you are in the UK), yet are asking one of fundamental questions about data security. Have you considered other security fundamentals that might be critical for an enterprise mail client?
10dpd··on Question: How do I build a discussion board in the HN Style?
This looks like an awesome approach but a few important considerations:

- How scalable is hosting on meteor.com?

- Does Telescope provide an API to let you, for example, create a native mobile app/browser extension?

10dpd··on The engineer who fixed his own heart
Sorry but when you use the term "generally" in a medical context you can be sure the following statement is incorrect. This article is referring to the aortic root which cannot be stinted due to its proximity to the heart.
10dpd··on Teenagers say goodbye to Facebook and hello to messenger apps
FYI: WhatsApp charged initially to cover their server costs.
10dpd··on Teenagers say goodbye to Facebook and hello to messenger apps
I think there is an opportunity for a startup to deliver a mobile messaging platform for developers to build apps on.

Parse.com would be ideal, but unfortunately is far too expensive for this use-case.

If this already exists, or someone would be interested in exploring this with me, let me know.

10dpd··on How much Passive Income do you make?
Recurring is not the same as passive though.
10dpd··on Apple Unveils The iPhone 5S
The Touch ID is really exciting for accessibility as it enables visually impaired users to access their phone without having to fiddle around with a lock screen, which may reveal their password to those around them.

http://www.accessibleresources.com/2013/09/10/apple-announce...

10dpd··on Learning how to think
Remember this was written in the eighties, Norman's discourse on mental models was transformative not just within the field of IT, but the entire field of psychology. Before psychologists thought people used logic to make inferences about the world, but after Normans work it became apparent that people developed detailed mental models on how the world works.
10dpd··on Ask HN: Review my fast domain auction checking tool
How is this different to

http://www.domcop.com/domains/high-page-rank-expired-domains

10dpd··on Show HN: Tube Map Live for iOS
Its probably not the actual location of the tube, but a guestimate based on the departure time, arrival time and the distance between stations.
10dpd··on Samsung overtakes Apple as world's most profitable mobile phone maker
Anyone who follows The Guardian's tech coverage in the UK would not be surprised to learn that the reporter for this article is not a certain Apple fanboy..
10dpd··on Passive Income Hacker vs Startup Guy
As someone whose Twitter account has been suspended as a result of using the OP's "Passive Income" hack, I wish he would spend more time thinking the project.
10dpd··on SEO in JavaScript Web Apps
But wai-aria has nothing to do with JavaScript, rather the application of semantic elements to make non-native controls able to be interpreted by screen readers.
10dpd··on SEO in JavaScript Web Apps
> "special needs users are unable to access your sites content" Sorry I have to call you out on this, ignoring the use of the term "special needs", how could this possibly affect someone's use of JavaScript?
10dpd··on Thanks For The Identity Theft, Yahoo
Wow imagine this scenario:

I sign up for a service using my Yahoo email account. I don't use my Yahoo account for a year. Someone gains access to my email address. That person enters my email address into a forgot password field. Boom They now have access to my service.

As another poster stated, the mind boggles.

10dpd··on Show HN: Your "spare" domains
tradinghall.com
10dpd··on Insights into the 2013 iOS Developer Survey
- Note this is a self-reported survey where people are likely to overstate their earnings in order to impress peers.

- Additionally there isn't enough supporting data, e.g. no where is the rate of time defined in the article. I'd be interested to see the original survey to see if this is clearly mentioned here.

- Can someone point to one clear unambiguous place where an iOS developer position is advertised at over $100 per hour?

10dpd··on Ask HN: Are startups biased towards devs from finance?
Publish your work, ie instead of hacking on a multitude of projects, focus on one, launch and iterate.

You never know, you might just end up with a profitable startup of your own.

10dpd··on Principles of Flat Design
Who originally popularized flat design?
10dpd··on Productivity hacks of a startup dad
These tips are great because they are not just for parents with kids but for anyone who wants to be more productive.

I especially like the tip around writing down a plan for the next day the night before - I've started doing this recently and it enables me to offload thoughts and worries about the next day and focus on getting a good night sleep.

10dpd··on Ask HN: How do I get in touch with technologically savvy blind people?
Unfortunately FS have created an expensive ($1k+) piece of software that is difficult to learn. I commend the OP for having the vision to innovate in this space.
10dpd··on Anyone else run into this AirBnB problem?
Please try and think of this from the perspective of someone who is letting you into their home.

Obviously the issues with Facebook/LinkedIn should be resolved, but if these were down it is absolutely 100% responsible of AirBnB to expect people to verify their identity through whatever means necessary. If you are not happy with that, use a hotel.

10dpd··on Ask HN: Is there a job title for product manager & software engineer?
I believe its called 'solo founder'
10dpd··on Ask HN: How far can you take a telecommute career?
We by nature are social and while teleconferencing has improved exponentially over the last couple of years, you cannot beat in-person communication. If you eventually want to lead a team, you must be there in person. If you want to socialise with your teammates, you must be there in person.
10dpd··on Official Hacker News T-Shirt
But Paul, your comment is the top comment :)
10dpd··on The 1% fallacy
I've heard this described as a top-down versus bottom-up approach. The problem with the top-down approach (i.e. I will capture 1% of the market) is that is doesn't tell us much about how you'll capture this 1%. By going from the bottom-up we can clearly see how you are going to iterate and build your userbase.
10dpd··on Detecting price discrimination while shopping online
Do you mean 'price discrimination' or 'yield management'?
10dpd··on Silicon Valley Poverty Is Getting Much Worse Amidst Insane New Tech Wealth Boom
I find it interesting that no one commenting here actually lives in the Valley at the moment (probably due to the time difference, its around 7am.

If you are into tech, the Valley is the best place in the world to live right now, the price is being driven up by demand for a reason.

10dpd··on Ask HN: How do blind people code and work with terminals?
Through the use of screen readers and braille displays.

In terms of OS's: OSX has a built in screen reader - Press Command-F5 to activate it, and follow the tutorial for more details.

Chrome has a screen reader called ChromeVox (http://www.chromevox.com)

Windows users have access to NVDA (free), JAWS (paid) or WindowEyes (paid).

EmacSpeak is available for emacs users.

However you'll find that each of these screen readers have a slightly different model that you'll have to learn.

What OS are you currently using? Being able to apply your existing mental model of how the OS works will reduce your learning time exponentially.

10dpd··on [dead]
I'm assuming the blog will be updated later, but for now:

"Referly Will Discontinue Cash Rewards March 31, 2013

If you currently have rewards in your account, even if you did not reach the $10 minimum, you can claim them here.

You will continue to accrue rewards on existing product links through March 31st, and effective immediately all new links to products will not be eligible to earn rewards. Your rewards will remain in your account until you claim them, their is no deadline for cashing out."

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