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tapvt··on Show HN: Long Range E-Bike
I worry more about the added mass of the e-bikes in the case of a collision with a pedestrian, another cyclist, or a traditional motor vehicle. Potential speeds are relatively the same.

I own and frequently ride e-bike, and am an advocate. That being said, operating one should be done responsibly.

Perhaps your comment could inspire some useful discourse if it were worded less negatively?

tapvt··on Show HN: I built a fake VS Code to browse live cricket score in office
I rarely use solely windows (always remoting to a box), but this keystroke is really nice to know!
tapvt··on Mysterious blue flashes lit up the sky after Mexico earthquake
My initial assumption was that the flashes were related to power infrastructure failures. Granted, I’ve only seen cell phone videos of the events.

Is there any reason to think otherwise?

tapvt··on Lyft, Uber lash out at legal threat from strict Texas abortion law
I think it is likely to do so. I live and TX, and most Texans, by my measure, do not want to be told what they can and cannot do.
tapvt··on An Epidemic of Wage Theft Is Costing Workers Hundreds of Millions a Year (2014)
It seems to me that it is “theft” in the same vein as “theft of service,” but I could be mistaken.
tapvt··on Ask HN: Is it worth learning Elixir, from a jobs perspective?
As someone who is currently hiring for a non-Elixir role, I would consider experience in Elixir/Erlang/OTP as a positive signal on a CV, even though the current role does not require it.
tapvt··on Japan's government plans to encourage 4-day workweek, but experts split
What’s the definition of “really working?”

I once told a freelance client (hourly) that I solved most of the tough problems while I thought about things in the shower. On that project, very little of my time was spent coding. Client then said I ought to pad my hours by 5 per week. He “got it.”

If simply “coding” is what constitutes “really working,” that seems problematic.

tapvt··on Ask HN: Tools you have made for yourself?
I wrote `redis-del` [0] years ago while prototyping a queue for a web app forever ago. Wildcard redis delete. Still use it.

[0] https://github.com/e9labs/redis-del

tapvt··on Ask HN: Cheapest Maps APIs
With regards to what features?

Map display? Geolocation? Routing?

I am also curious.

tapvt··on .org doesn't mean credible
Yes. I wasn’t able to read the content on mobile at all and I have okay eyesight.
tapvt··on You Don't Need a GUI
I think the emphasis is on “need” here.

I, a developer, spend the majority of my time between IDE and terminal. I am most efficient if my hands do not leave the keyboard.

My business partner, not a developer, but a savvy user, but is pure GUI with the addition of some browser automation and various extensions. He is impressively productive.

It is all about what works for an individual user. I appreciate this post, because I’m a keyboard-focused user. Looking forward to reading it more thoroughly.

tapvt··on Costco co-founder to CEO: “If you raise the effing hot dog, I will kill you.”
When you run up against one constraint, you find a way to alter other potential variables. That’s what we do to keep businesses (and software) humming along, right?
tapvt··on Solar Protocol – a web platform hosted across a network of solar-powered servers
Thanks the “Call” link seemed ambiguous to me, so I did not click.
tapvt··on Solar Protocol – a web platform hosted across a network of solar-powered servers
I dig around on the site a little, but did not find information about how one becomes a “steward.”

Sounds like a fun project and I’d be happy to share some of this Texas sun.

tapvt··on Getting Started with AWS Amplify Flutter
I’ve actually found Flutter to be significantly more productive for developing an enterprise Android app when compared to React Native. One in production and one being prepped to launch.

Why do you have a negative opinion of Flutter?

tapvt··on Ask HN: What is wrong with the VoIP industry?
Do you know if they have support for IVR features? It would be amazing if I could retire an old FreePBX/Asterisk server that a client relies on.

I could find any mention on their site.

tapvt··on How to better ventilate your home
If the air from within the house is pushed into the attic and that attic is cooler, moisture may condense and collect before being circulated out of the attic space. Could lead to mold issues, etc.
tapvt··on If Not SPAs, What?
I am quite a fan of HTMX and am using it for multiple projects now. I hope it continues to gain traction.
tapvt··on It Pays to Be a Space Case
This article resonates with me. As a developer, I find I solve some of my more challenging technical problems while "zoning-out" in the shower.
tapvt··on Belarus has shut down the internet amid a controversial election
A case where I feel amateur (ham) radio would be a potential lifeline to the outside world.
tapvt··on OmniFocus – Task Management Software Built for Pros
For myself, it is OmniGraffle. Now I just keep an older Macbook Air around solely for diagramming.
tapvt··on Bootstrap 5 alpha
I’m very excited to find this. I have a handful of projects in my pipeline that require “just enough” of the dynamic sugar that this could potentially provide for little investment of time.
tapvt··on Ask HN: Granting access to your digital life in case of your death
I sincerely don’t mean to sound flippant, but, if I’m dead, my digital legacy is none of my business anymore.
tapvt··on Botanical illustration is becoming endangered
My favorite elective in college was Botanical Illustration. I was quite terrible at it, but it was calming while still being incredibly technical.
tapvt··on [dead]
If this is real, it is reprehensible. I drive a 15 year old Toyota with a couple dents and a touch of rust. I also don't have a car payment. I feel that is far more responsible, in a financial sense, than purchasing a brand new car and having to make payments.
tapvt··on Nebraska farmers vote overwhelmingly for Right to Repair
I still run a 1949 Ford 8N tractor. No heroic measures needed to keep it going. Just routine maintenance.
tapvt··on Ask HN: What occupation or field would you take if money wasn't a concern?
Grasslands restoration researcher
tapvt··on Small business VoIP phone system setup tutorial
I’ve just built out a fairly complex PBX solution for a client using asterisk and Cisco SPA5xx series phones.

I have to admit that, coming from a non-telephony dev background, there was a bit of a learning curve.

Looking forward to watching this when time allows.

tapvt··on Cooling a house without air conditioning
Solar powered AC would require a very large panel array and battery bank. ACs are quite the energy hog.
tapvt··on Ask HN: Where / how do you store your cryptocurrency wallets?
Personally, I use Jaxx Liberty on my iPhone.

I have the backup phrase in a safe.

I do not have a lot of value invested in crypto assets. If you intend to store larger amounts, I wouldn’t recommend this set-up.

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