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by billylo 5y ago
Very useful for learners of all ages. I haven't read a 125-page deck completely for a while.
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by billylo 5y ago
Well done... I can see a multi-user competition mode too (e.g. Kahoot!) Good ice-breaker too.
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by billylo 5y ago
Nice work! I made a similar tool, but focused on credit card spendings, runs on mobile, everything local, (with import from Canadian banks, also done locally using WebView so passwords never go elsewhere. I don't have enough time to co
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by billylo 5y ago
Supports Windows Millenium! :-)
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by billylo 5y ago
I really enjoy HN and slashdot.org type of community. Makers talking about making things. The longevity and quality of HN discussion is much appreciated.
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by billylo 5y ago
Good idea for a browser extension... use a different color for those links
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by billylo 5y ago
I hope this would mean CoreNFC will no longer block payment application id tags. https://developer.apple.com/documentation/corenfc
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by billylo 5y ago
Yeah, the science is not quite as mature yet. Some trial-and-error involved.
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by billylo 5y ago
My experience: 1) scared of taking meds (this was very hard to overcome, but a doctor friend's reassurance helped me make that leap) 2) continuing to take them even when they don't seem to help much in first few weeks. (this was h
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by billylo 5y ago
Technology, no doubt, can do amazing things. Google Maps can tell me when my next bus will arrive so I don’t have to brave the -10C weather. It’s like magic. However, there is ONE important side effect that I have not noticed until now. Mos
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Show HN: Import Vax QR code into Google Pay wallet (built by volunteers)(grassroots.vaccine-canada.ca)
3 points by billylo 5y ago|0 comments
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by billylo 5y ago
This is good advice. Thanks for sharing. To OP: What has re-motivated me to code is not the coding work itself; but the application of my skills to solve problems that I care about.
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by billylo 5y ago
Remote learning technology is what I would like to dig deeper in. I imagine software development skills becoming as widespread as math skills worldwide in 50 years. Its impact will be exponential.
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Ask HN: Which car(s) offer best access to its sensor data?
3 points by billylo 5y ago|0 comments
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Good food (especially dishes that smell amazing) and ice-cream.
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by billylo 5y ago
Popularize and celebrate simple/loving lifestyles. I believe this is doable and will have high ROI.
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by billylo 5y ago
Help Canadians find vaccine appointments. https://Vaccine-Ontario.ca
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Pittsburgh for example.
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by billylo 5y ago
If you are curious about which routing engines fit you better, try this https://superroute.evergreen-labs.com (I made it to for myself and later shared it with friends and others.)
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Show HN: Toll-or-Not - Should I take that toll road to save time?(superroute.evergreen-labs.com)
1 points by billylo 6y ago|2 comments
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by billylo 6y ago
Mac too. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unsplash-wallpapers/id12848638...
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by billylo 6y ago
hi, mind sharing the from/to with me so I can track it down? thx.
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by billylo 6y ago
You can also find the lessons learned as I built this here. https://billylo.medium.com/ep-28-is-google-maps-still-offeri...
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by billylo 6y ago
thx. I corrected the API key permission problem now. Mind giving it another try?
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Show HN: Compare routes generated by Google,Apple,MapQuest,Mapbox,etc(superroute.evergreen-labs.com)
29 points by billylo 6y ago|8 comments
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Time to watch the movie 21 at that time? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21_(2008_film)
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by billylo 6y ago
I would try to figure out what they care deeply about and link vaccination to that.
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CAD models of Mars rover and helicopter are now available from NASA(mars.nasa.gov)
6 points by billylo 6y ago|1 comments
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I would follow my friends in the medical profession.
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These steps worked for me. Would be good to have better support from MS itself for sure (e.g. built-in X server) https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-dev-appconsul...

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