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skraelingjar··on FBI warns that connected televisions can provide hackers a window into homes
This is why I monitor what my pihole is and isn't blocking. I've blocked all the domains my TV uses to send tracking data.
skraelingjar··on Cooling off your Raspberry Pi 4
There is a small gap between the bottom plastic and metal body you should be able to get a ribbon cable through but I haven't tried it on mine.
skraelingjar··on Backcountry.com sues anyone who uses its namesake
I got this:

Thanks for your feedback!

Think what you may, but if there is ever a time to use the phrase that you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet its now. Its being handled correctly, and not displayed honestly.

We will be releasing a statement today or tomorrow regarding the issue. We haven’t said anything due to confidentiality agreements, that other parties violated but anyways. I respect your opinion and decision.

Let me know what I can help with gear-wise in the meantime,

skraelingjar··on Show HN: Songcraft – Online Songwriting Platform and Guitar Tab Builder
I keep lyrics and tabs in txt files with a custom .editorconfig file for color/highlighting, this is so much better, thank you!
skraelingjar··on Ask HN: Do you enjoy working in a coworking space?
For me, the main benefit of coworking has been the community. It's been great to chat with someone else who needs a break or to go get lunch/coffee with people. The second big benefit is that I am more productive than when at home (too many things I can use to procrastinate).

Really, the only drawback is that I don't have a dedicated space because all the offices are full right now. I thrive in noisy environments and many of the drawbacks (visual barriers, wantrepreneurs, slow internet) for others don't apply in my case.

Also, I helped open this space (the only one in a city of ~100,000) and have been involved in the community from the beginning.

EDIT: I've worked in a few coworking spaces around the US and these pros/cons still generally apply for me.

skraelingjar··on Ask HN: What can we do about spam calls with spoofed numbers?
I have a free google voice number that I give out like candy in lieu of the main number I've had for years and all calls to it are automatically sent to voicemail. I also use the default answering message. This has cut down on 90% of spam calls for me.
skraelingjar··on Google Demanded T-Mobile, Sprint Not Sell Google Fi Customers' Location Data
I've used Fi since getting a Pixel 2 just over a year ago. I haven't had any issues with it and can't comment on the quality of their support. The coverage and service is as you'd expect from Sprint & T-mobile. I've used the built-in VPN feature with no noticeable drop in speed or connection, even when switching from cell to wifi.
skraelingjar··on Ask HN: Is web development still a viable career choice?
As others have pointed out there are generally two flavors of 'web developers' and I've been on both sides. Having worked at agencies, with outsourced talent, and building web apps with modern tools; there seems to be a divide between the self-taught and the educated.

I got a BS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and all my web development learning and experience came from my own projects or on the job. It's been difficult for me to find an engineering or product management position despite having experience (one phone interview for ~25 applications). There's definitely more I can do on my part however this isn't unique to me.

Perhaps the fact that many companies have switched to automated screening systems to filter out all the junk resumes has made it harder to get interviews? To answer your question, the need in the market is there and if you are patient, your risk should be rewarded.

skraelingjar··on Ask HN: At what point did you incorporate for your startup or side project?
I incorporated at the very beginning, after a few beers at 2am. Ignorant of the law, I thought it was necessary to form right away. If I was doing it again, I would still at least have an LLC or equivalent entity for liability protection and to "look official". It has also come in handy for consulting work.
skraelingjar··on Show HN: Airmash – Multiplayer Missile Warfare HTML5 Game
Great job! Would love to read a write up on how you made it.
skraelingjar··on Ask HN: We have a great team and capital but can't find a good idea
I highly recommend taking the time (2+ weeks) to travel as a team or even better, individually. Think southeast Asia or Latin America. Limit yourselves to a very small amount of money (outside of transportation) and experience life differently.

As many others have suggested, meeting other people and opening yourselves to different experiences will help. Maybe by meeting people and having experiences though a different cultural lens will help break the thought patterns holding you back.

Best of luck.

skraelingjar··on Area 120 – A workshop for Google's experimental products
Shut up Dinesh.
skraelingjar··on How HBO’s Silicon Valley Built “Not Hotdog” with TensorFlow, Keras and React Native
I have used the AWS machine learning API and would recommend it. The time savings using that vs running it on my hacked together ubuntu-chromebook-mashup is worth more than what I had to pay. I have also used Paperspace. My only issue was that whatever they use for streaming the virtual desktop to the browser didn't work over sub 4MB/s network connection.
skraelingjar··on Tails 3.0 Released
I wonder if this will effect journalists and activists in parts of the world where old machines are still used (Africa, Middle East, parts of Asia). Not being able to make use of newer browser versions (without updating every time or taking the risk of using a persistent volume) could put them at greater risk.
skraelingjar··on Ask HN: How to get rid of a co-founder
No, I couldn't be bothered. It was essentially a handshake deal. Sure, I'm not protected legally, but there's no way this company is going to make a huge amount of money. We've been friends for almost 10 years, I doubt he would do anything to jeopardize the business.

We have to refresh our paperwork with the state this September and I'll either remove him then or dissolve that business and incorporate solo in the state I have moved to.

skraelingjar··on Ask HN: How to get rid of a co-founder
I can empathize, OP. I started a company with a good friend almost a year ago. I run tech, he does business. A few months in, and I moved 1000 miles away and have been building a client base on my end, while he has done nothing to help us grow in his location. However he has done his part outside of that. We had a frank discussion and decided while we're happy to work together, this isn't something he's interested in pursuing. I paid him back everything he's invested in the business. We agreed that instead of splitting it 50/50 I would pay him a flat fee to continue what he's doing while I take the rest. Keep in mind we're doing less than $20k/yr in sales. I considered removing him from the legal structure but it's not worth my time.

Like with any relationship, you need to talk about it with your friend. Not what you've done by "alluding to it", but by being straightforward. "You don't seem interested in our company. I don't want to continue like this. Is it time for you to leave the company?" Yes it may be a difficult discussion but can it really be worse than what you're putting yourself through right now?

skraelingjar··on Fidget Spinners: Why Being Interesting Can Do More for You Than Being Useful
It's definitely a fad, they rose along with the 'fidget cube' from the EDC (every day carry) community. I found these over a year ago on Thingiverse. Since then I've made ~$400 selling 3D printed frames to the local skate shop (because they have the bearings).

Once the kids heard about it, the spinners flew off the shelves. They were also popular with people who have ADHD and those in rehab, giving them something to do with their hands.

When my printer broke a month ago they didn't wait for me to fix it and bought their own. They now have an order of over 200 units and nobody that knows CAD design... guess who they called for help.

skraelingjar··on Not Hotdog App
I would love to look at the source code for this!
skraelingjar··on Ask HN: Is it a waste of time to code internal tools?
Internal tools are not a waste of time. I have built them for previous employers and for my company. Those tools solved critical issues while saving time and money. It made more sense to build than to use current solutions.

There are plenty of cases where it doesn't make sense. I am not surprised companies build tools even when it isn't logical.

I would like to try your product, if I find it useful I might be willing to pay.

skraelingjar··on Ask HN: Mailing lists that HN readers ought to know about?
Aside from getting the daily email from Medium - Machine Learnings - http://subscribe.machinelearnings.co/ - The Hacker News - https://thehackernews.com/
skraelingjar··on Ask HN: Do you still use browser bookmarks?
I still use bookmarks, but rarely go to them.

All of my bookmarks are resources, something for me to read or use at a later time. Some are for things I want to learn, some are for things I knew but have lost to time, and others are just.. out there. Like this: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm I have no idea why I bookmarked that (or when).

Another example: This week I decided to learn Rust. I was listening to a podcast and the host mentioned rustbyexample.com and I visited the site and realized previous me had bookmarked it thinking I would decided to learn Rust at some point and it would be a nice resource.

Maybe something that would look at my recent history and say Hey X has been in your bookmarks for months and it's related to all the Y pages you've been visiting.

None of them are organized, I'd pay for something to automatically organize them.

skraelingjar··on Ask HN: What do you want to see in Ubuntu 17.10?
Aside from having to install software for the back-lit keyboard I have no problems with Ubuntu 16.10 on my 2015 Toshiba Chromebook 2 (other than the part where nothing prevents the battery draining to 0% and everything getting erased). Why do you need Gallium and specific firmware?
skraelingjar··on Ask HN: How did you meet your cofounder?
My cofounder is an old friend from high school.
skraelingjar··on An Ode to Linux Desktop Users Everywhere
I bought a $250 chromebook and a new SSD just to run Ubuntu as my daily driver and it's been great! Of course I've written scripts to reload network-manager on wake, add the keyboard backlight driver back into the kernel after updates, and I can't let the battery dip below 2% or everything will be erased...
skraelingjar··on Ask HN: What do you wish digital assistants (Siri, Alexa, etc.) could do?
I wish they could control laser cutters and 3D printers. It would make my job a heck of a lot easier. "Start printing the chess set in red and green on printer #2" It would be great if I could also use them for design.
skraelingjar··on Ask HN: What do you wish someone would build?
Have you looked into Proton Mail? I use the android app and have had no issues post-beta. I also haven't gotten any spam whatsoever.
skraelingjar··on Ask HN: What kind of projects should I build for a front-end portfolio?
I am also just beginning to build my portfolio as a FEDev. I volunteer at a local non-profit and when I found they were having trouble finding an affordable solution so the public could fill out and sign forms digitally, I jumped at the chance to build it. Maybe you can find a way to volunteer and create something that will highlight your skills?
skraelingjar··on Should We Be Having Kids in the Age of Climate Change?
Working to reduce the total fertility rate worldwide to between 2.0 and 1.5 may be beneficial to the environment and to our development since it would relieve pressure on food and health systems.

After all, with the advent of AI and the rapid pace of robotics research the transition to a near-jobless society will be interesting...

skraelingjar··on FBI chief calls for national talk over encryption vs. safety
The FBI is the face of the larger government trying to control the people, which is hard to do when their communication is encrypted. They're playing off the fears of the sheeple and don't deserve our attention.
skraelingjar··on Shedding light on the dark web
So when can I get my deliveries via anonymous drone?
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