geekam

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   by geekam 12y ago

   Thanks! Did you do a fresh install or upgraded?
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   by geekam 12y ago

   I actually am in the same boat. Primary machine, both personal and projects on it. It is a lot of work to do a fresh install. It eats up a day and I do not have that. I was paying big bucks to Apple to solve this for me. Don't you thin
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   by geekam 12y ago

   > All in all: Yes, both releases were shit if you ask me and that's coming from someone who loves Apple products and owns quite a few of them. Thanks! I have similar thought and I have not even updated to Yosemite! Just the sheer am
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   by geekam 12y ago

   I have faced WiFi issues on my iPhone and iPad for sure. These comments like yours are doing to make me stay with Mavericks for a while. :-/
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   by geekam 12y ago

   Is it just me or do the last iOS and OSX updates look really bad? I upgraded my iPhone to iOS 8 and somehow calls started dopping (even after 8.1 and resetting the entire device twice!). The Apple help desk actually asked me to install each
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   Bilinguals have stronger, faster brains than the rest of us(qz.com)

   3 points by geekam 12y ago|0 comments
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   by geekam 12y ago

   So, the solution is to just not even ask? Honestly, if you are going to lose the domain anyway, what's the harm in asking once?
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   by geekam 12y ago

   Actually, some owners are OK if you tell them the domain is of personal importance. I lost my domain name a few years ago and after a year or so tried to email the guy. He was kind enough to give it back to me for mere $90. I guess it depen
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   by geekam 12y ago

   Is there a certain way that languages are supposed to be learnt to maximize brain workout? In other words, does one way of learning a new language benefit more than the other? I use Duolingo for learning new language(s).
10. 70.▲
    by geekam 12y ago

    I had the same experience and I hated it. Although, a friend sent a book to me from that list on my birthday but overall it is a disconcerting experience.
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    Ask HN: Have you been able to leave Google's claws altogether?

    4 points by geekam 12y ago|7 comments
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    by geekam 12y ago

    Oh lord, I could not have read this ata more apt time. I am going through such a crisis right now, professionally. I keep interviewing at these places where they just want to know if I can solve 9 ball problems or not. I almost feel like an
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    by geekam 12y ago

    Thanks! I will try this and let you know.
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    by geekam 12y ago

    It does. No crashes if VM is not running.
15. 75.▲
    by geekam 12y ago

    It helped a little but still crashes for me. I have the same issues with VMWare latest version.
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    by geekam 12y ago

    Question: What are the benefits one gets to run a Tor exit or relay node? Is it plain humanitarian deed or is there anything for profit as well, even a minor one.
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    by geekam 12y ago

    They issued a correction. > U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers run on nuclear power, but they have large fission reactors on board that have to be replaced on a regular cycle.
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    by geekam 12y ago

    Finally, the storage manipulation has arrived. Now I can get rid of Firebug completely.
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    Social Entrepreneur Brings Solar Power to Rural India(truthatlas.com)

    1 points by geekam 12y ago|0 comments
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    by geekam 12y ago

    > AC also suggested anonymizing employers This may not work in certain jobs where they demand your credentials and want to check them by calling/emailing.
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    Things Computers Can Never Do [1987](efgh.com)

    1 points by geekam 12y ago|1 comments
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    by geekam 12y ago

    Yes.
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    by geekam 12y ago

    I have no idea about the static noise! Thanks for mentioning, I need to try that. I found this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yb-G7Y9ZR8 . Is this what you are talking about? I usually listen to some classical music. It is
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    by geekam 12y ago

    > Or work remotely from places that respect the sublime power of silence, like certain public libraries, especially academic libraries True. I have been really trying to find a job that allows me to work remotely. I have an amazing setup
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    by geekam 12y ago

    You are fortunate if you have a quiet room or dark room at work. Even more if you have an office which reduces noise. Two of my biggest points when I try to find a job - * As small a commute as possible and hopefully public transportation a
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    by geekam 12y ago

    Yea, I recently started looking at one of those high-demand fields permanent residency programs that Canada offers. Looks pretty inviting and very little hassle as compared to the US immigration.
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    Ask HN: Beginner programming project ideas and GSoC advice

    1 points by geekam 12y ago|0 comments
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    by geekam 12y ago

    I did not face this issue at all. App has not crashed at all for me and I am syncing 5 calendars.
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    by geekam 12y ago

    Anyone hiring remote programmers? I am moving back to India (from the US). I am on H1 visa right now. Location: Current - US. Near future - India Remote: Yes Willing to relocate: Yes (but will require visa) Technologies: 6+ years Web with 1
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    by geekam 12y ago

    You can use NPR login.