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ppjim··on Ask HN: Where to Feature Startup on Spanish, Portuguese, German, French?
https://latamlist.com/
ppjim··on Ask HN: Where to Feature Startup on Spanish, Portuguese, German, French?
There are some in Spanish

https://elreferente.es/

https://startupslatam.com/

https://loogic.com/

https://startupchile.org/en/

ppjim··on Ask HN: Examples of jobs where you do something “different”?
A few years ago, I met a Brazilian speaker who traveled the world speaking to software engineers. He had been around the world several times. He called himself a "brand ambassador" and an "evangelist". He speaks 5 languages and loves chess, photography and gifs. His talks were very entertaining with a very 'developer' style of humor. At his conferences he sold books on both professional topics and his hobbies. The companies paid him only for his travels, so most of the time he stayed in couchsurfing.

There are many jobs that are challenging and sound cool: Robotics, artificial intelligence engineer, blockchain, 3D printing, augmented reality, virtual reality, user experience, game developer, cybersecurity engineer.

ppjim··on Biggest challenge(s) working remotely? What needs improved?
Finding the equivalent of a face-to-face conversation is, in my opinion, one of the main communication problems (for the record, I don't think putting on a VR headset is the solution).

Working from home and working in an office have very different environments. So finding a solution that feels like the technology doesn't feel like it's present would go a long way to creating an improvement in remote work.

Another key issue, is being able to completely disconnect so that - by design - you can be separated from the constant barrage of communication without feeling worried about FOMO.

ppjim··on Biggest challenge(s) working remotely? What needs improved?
It would be helpful to be more specific because there are many challenges in remote work, such as:

* communication between the team, managers, customers, etc.

* Avoid distractions and interruptions.

* Misunderstood communication.

* Data security

* Maintaining a sense of teamwork

etc.

ppjim··on Bubbles
It seems to me a very interesting and entertaining mechanic that could evolve into a game.
ppjim··on Ask HN: How do you focus on work for long periods of time?
So far it has not happened to me. You only speak before starting and at the end. During the session we both mute our microphones.
ppjim··on Ask HN: How do you focus on work for long periods of time?
So far, the solution that has worked for me has been Focusmate (https://www.focusmate.com/).

It's like Omegle for focus. Pick a time slot and pair up with someone to be accountable together.

You can get more information on how it works here https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46624137

You can also book a session with me if you like. https://www.focusmate.com/i/nLUDAIR5oh/calendar

ppjim··on Meta lays off 11,000 people
One thing that struck me is the similarity in the wording of the Stripe and Meta layoff memos. They appear to have been written by the same AI.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/stripe-lays...

ppjim··on Top 70000 educational YouTube channels in 20 languages by category
Thanks
ppjim··on Ask HN: 2021: Web3, 2022: generative AI. what'll be the next big thing in 2023?
I think AI will be the bitcoin of 2010. Many people will say that our lives will change forever. Big new technology companies will be built on this idea. I think the next big thing will be to create entire open worlds created in AI to explore with the use of VR lenses.
ppjim··on A 'Screenless Smartphone' Is Here—But What Does That Even Mean?
https://archive.ph/iI7eu
ppjim··on Niemann Files $100M Lawsuit Against Carlsen, Chess.com over Cheating Allegations
Previously discussed here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33278926
ppjim··on Hans Niemann Suing Magnus Carlsen, Chess.com, and Hikaru Nakamura
This is not a good thing for chess that Hans Niemann is filing a lawsuit against world champion Magnus Carlsen and others. The lawsuit is a distraction from the game of chess and takes away from the enjoyment that fans of the game get from watching the top players compete.
ppjim··on Ask HN: Can I receive phone calls and messages online?
If you only need it for 2FA, you can get feature phone. There are some solutions like https://hushed.com/ that allow 2fa, but only the paid version.
ppjim··on Please Help
It is possible that one of your neighbors has a camera system. You would have to seek help from a specialist technician to help you, as they have specialized equipment to detect spy cameras. Unless you want to buy a spy camera detector.
ppjim··on Mastercard tries to make crypto less scary for banks
Given the banks' cautious approach, Mastercard's strong interest in cryptocurrency is groundbreaking.

With the value of cryptocurrencies fluctuating so much, it's natural for Mastercard to want to provide services that make using them easier and safer. I believe it is a wise decision on their part, and it will be interesting to see how this program evolves.

ppjim··on iOS 16 VPN Tunnels Leak Data, Even When Lockdown Mode Is Enabled
It is disappointing to see that iOS 16 continues to have the same issues with data leaks outside an active VPN tunnel as previous versions of the operating system. Even though Apple has introduced the Lockdown mode feature as an optional security measure, it does not appear to be effective in preventing these types of data leaks. This is a serious problem for users who are at risk of being targeted by cyberattacks, as their confidential information could be exposed to ISPs, governments, and other organizations
ppjim··on Ask HN: Any tips for staying focused while working at home?
Yes I think I will definitely look for a public library. Thanks
ppjim··on Ask HN: Any tips for staying focused while working at home?
I have had some trouble adapting to this new dynamic.
ppjim··on Ask HN: Any tips for staying focused while working at home?
Great, that's a good one. Yeah, I'm having some trouble splitting time between work and personal life. Thanks.
ppjim··on Bonfire – working to build safer, more open federated tools and communities
It looks like Google+ v2.0. I hope they learn from mistakes.
ppjim··on Ask HN: What note taking websites/applcations do you use?
Google Keep

It's easy and practical to share notes between my phone and my computer. I can share notes and make them collaborative.

ppjim··on Ask HN: Can you recommend me a fast, light text editor for Windows?
Helix editor: A post-modern text editor.

https://helix-editor.com/

It looks great with an interesting UI and a powerful use of terminal.

ppjim··on PostgreSQL 15
I hope that someday it will become as popular as MySql. Although I see complicated, since many companies use other alternatives and in my experience it is complicated to make the migration when you have many years using the same technologies.
ppjim··on Number of people from Coding Bootcamps working at FAANG
Where is the source?
ppjim··on Ask HN: Best free text-to-speech plugins for browsers?
Natural reader paid version

https://www.naturalreaders.com/

Google TTS

https://cloud.google.com/text-to-speech/

So far, the bests TTS tools I have found.

ppjim··on Ask HN: Where can I find an updated AI reading list?
Some suggestions:

https://aimagazine.com/

https://jack-clark.net/

https://www.ben-evans.com/newsletter

https://scholar.google.com/ search 'AI'

ppjim··on Ask HN: How to build a website that will last 30 years?
It would be to take the example of the sites that have achieved it or are in the process of doing so.

https://www.craigslist.org/

https://www.spacejam.com/1996/

There is a principle of internet standards called 'don't break the web' which may be useful to you.

https://danburzo.ro/dont-break-the-web/

ppjim··on Meta Quest Pro
> Multi-tasking, it's the new superpower.

I mean, What? Why? I thought the whole point of VR headsets is to be able to focus on a single task and do it in the best possible way.

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