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hasperdi··on KDE is now my favorite desktop
Are you using the standard Steam OS desktop mode, or installed a different linux distro with KDE?
hasperdi··on ReMarkable Paper Pro Move
€479 for a 7 inch e-paper tablet
hasperdi··on Nvidia DGX Spark
Hi could you share if you get a decent coding performance (quality wise) with this setup? IE. Is it good enough to replace say Claude Code?
hasperdi··on We put a coding agent in a while loop
Any pointers which forums do these people hang out?
hasperdi··on Say farewell to the AI bubble, and get ready for the crash
Yes. Say there are 10000 thought leaders with different thinkings. There's a chance that at least one is right.
hasperdi··on Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube, scraps exemption
This exists. It's called YouTube Kids
hasperdi··on BYOK – Bring Your Own Keyboard
No need for the trouble with USB / Pi. You can use an app on your phone to OCR the paper.
hasperdi··on Solidjs: Simple and performant reactivity for building user interfaces
Sorry, but number of commits don't say anything about the quality and direction of a project.

React has been around for much longer than Solid, and also much much more popular, with many more contributors. It's also the pioneer of virtual DOM reactivity, when you're a pioneer there bound to be some trial and error.

It can also be argued that SolidJS has a higher bus factor, as it's still very dependant on the creator (Ryan Carniato).

Sharing my experience... A while ago, I wanted to build an app using SolidJS 1.4 but got stuck because of a list mapping bug, ie. child list not updating IIRC. I reached out to Ryan, he said that he knew about the bug and had a fix coming in the next release. I couldn't wait, so I had to port what I had to React and call it a day.

hasperdi··on Reworking 30 lines of Linux code could cut power use by up to 30 percent
Linux is the kernel. Android uses a forked version of the mainline Linux
hasperdi··on Show HN: Aqua Voice 2 – Fast Voice Input for Mac and Windows
Anyone can recommend a good dictation app on Linux?
hasperdi··on TfL bans most e-bikes on trains amid concern over igniting batteries
TfL is a killjoy, every little thing is a safety and security issue. Like an overbearing parent; hold the handrail, drink water, bla bla bla...
hasperdi··on openpilot (open source ADAS) 0.9.8 release
The driver monitoring camera works well. It beeps loudly when it detects inattention ie eyes off the road.

And bear in mind, this is an ADAS level 2. It's not a totally hands off system. I have to be prepared to take control at all times due to various reasons eg. turn beyond its steering limit, roundabouts, traffic lights, constructions. Think of it as the better version of the car's line keeping assist.

I found that it lightens the cognitive load of driving, especially useful when driving longer distances.

hasperdi··on Using a graphics tablet as a programming tool (2018)
Try Nebo.

I've tried them all, including Concepts. Concepts was great but it requires subscription and it gets slower when you have a very large drawing. I tried large Goodnotes paper too, but it was a bit clunky.Nebo was good, but then I kind of stopped doing large notes.

hasperdi··on It doesn't cost much to improve someone's life
What about improving our own lives. I live in a first world country, work as a dev with decent earning. But finding things are expensive these days
hasperdi··on Ask HN: Android web browser with ad blocking?
Kiwi Browser. It supports regular Chrome extensions, including uBlock Origin
hasperdi··on Mozilla reverses course on its terms of use
Those are high salaries. I make less than them, and I don't want to donate my hard earned salary to richer people than myself.

I bet if you get rid of those bunch, it will have net positive effect on Mozilla. These people are just leeches IMO. They get paid X number of times of the average Mozilla employee, but they don't really deliver X number of times the value.

hasperdi··on Mozilla flamed by Firefox fans after reneging on promises to not sell their data
Chrome is also fast
hasperdi··on I helped fix sleep-wake hangs on Linux with AMD GPUs
Hi, do you have these tweaks published somewhere? I'm particularly interested in knowing your GPD Win Mini tweaks.

Thanks

hasperdi··on I Run LLMs Locally
Yes you can buy something like this prebuilt. Lenovo workstations for example. Quite expensive new, but there are many second hands on eBay
hasperdi··on Openpilot – Operating system for robotics
Non ping-ponging lane following assist is already available in many cars including KIA and Hyundai models. They're very conservative and disengage very easily. I think it's by design to minimise their legal accountability
hasperdi··on macOS Sequoia adds weekly permission prompt for screen recording apps
DisplayLink (that allows to add more external displays than what Apple allows) relies on the screen recording feature. I think it creates virtual displays, captures and pipe them to the connected monitors.

It's going to be very annoying if I have to grant it permission on a weekly basis

hasperdi··on Dual action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance nearly impossible
There's a bit of preaching at the end. What a turn off
hasperdi··on Nvidia slides 13% in three days after briefly becoming most valuable company
this is not news. stocks go up and down. Today it's up by almost 6%. sometimes it rains sometimes the sun shines
hasperdi··on $899 mini PC puts Snapdragon X Elite into a mini desktop for developers
Will it be able to run Linux?
hasperdi··on Cathie Wood May Have Lost $14B. But She's Interesting
ChatGPT has this explanation:

Cathie Wood's prominence and the substantial funds under her management, primarily through Ark Invest, stem from a combination of factors, despite criticism from some quarters, such as that from Patrick Boyle. Here are the key reasons:

1. *Innovative Investment Focus*: Wood has carved out a niche by focusing on disruptive technologies and innovative companies. Her investment strategy is centered around sectors such as genomics, autonomous vehicles, and blockchain technology, areas that have the potential for high growth. This forward-looking approach has attracted investors interested in these emerging sectors.

2. *Track Record of High Returns (at times)*: Despite the volatile nature of her funds and the criticism regarding performance, especially during downturns, there have been periods where Ark Invest's funds have outperformed traditional benchmarks significantly. These instances of high returns, particularly in 2020, helped build her reputation and attract substantial capital from investors looking to capitalize on these growth areas.

3. *Media Presence and Marketing*: Wood has effectively used media and her presence on social media platforms to share her investment philosophy and insights, contributing to her and Ark Invest's visibility. This accessibility and transparency have appealed to both retail and institutional investors.

4. *Retail Investor Support*: A significant portion of Ark Invest's funds comes from individual, retail investors who are drawn to Wood's vision of investing in disruptive innovation. Her ability to communicate complex technological trends in an accessible manner has garnered a broad base of support, particularly among investors looking for alternatives to traditional investment avenues.

5. *Institutional Adoption*: Despite skepticism from some quarters, Ark Invest has also seen adoption from institutional investors. These entities may be drawn to the diversification and growth potential offered by Ark's focus on innovation, despite the inherent risks and volatility.

Criticism from figures like Patrick Boyle often focuses on the high-risk nature of Wood's investment strategy, the potential for significant volatility, and periods of underperformance. However, the appeal of Wood's approach lies in her focus on long-term growth driven by technological innovation, which resonates with a segment of investors willing to tolerate higher risk for the potential of substantial rewards. This has enabled her to manage a considerable amount of money, despite the controversies surrounding her investment performance.

hasperdi··on Removed from r/blender because they thought it was real [video]
The perfect camera autofocus when object distance changed quickly, especially since it's "macro" distance at times. No real camera auto focus is that good.

Also, some things are too perfect/lacking imperfections. The lamp shade texture for instance is too even & perfect

hasperdi··on Teaching D from Scratch: Is it a viable first language? (2021)
This is roughly the same as teaching Esperanto to child as his / her first language.
hasperdi··on Ask HN: What is your best flight booking app/site
I am surprised that no one mentioned ITA Matrix, the search engine behind Google flights.

https://matrix.itasoftware.com/search

The results will show the raw codes, eg. ticket class, fare construction & other airline codes.

Use the result you like to book with an agent, or https://bookwithmatrix.com

hasperdi··on FAA orders grounding of more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s
Ah yes, Bombardier. I got it mixed up in my head. Thanks for the correction and a perspective on the deal
hasperdi··on FAA orders grounding of more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s
Embraer was a smaller manufacturer, much smaller than Boeing. The had some success, but it was tough for them to compete with Boeing, especially because Boeing bullied them through regulators. They outmanoeuvred Boeing by letting Airbus buy them for 1 dollar. Now Embraer planes are rebranded as Airbus 200 series
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