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by pwpw 4y ago
I really like Firefox. I’ve been using it for years as I find its workflow meshes better with mine than Chrome. However, it’s been a huge pain on Linux for me on my desktop with an NVIDIA graphics card. It was locking up my CPU and causing
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by pwpw 4y ago
I bought your poker game earlier and am enjoying it. Well made! A few questions: - What made you decide on designing a game for mobile vs PC/consoles? - Did that introduce different challenges? - Lastly, what engine did you, if any?
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by pwpw 4y ago
I first became interested in Godot and game dev in 2020 when I was bored during lockdown. As I got more hands on, I realized I didn’t know enough about software development to write sufficient code. Naturally, I started taking online softwa
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by pwpw 4y ago
Do you write in GDScript for Godot? And do you have any resources you used to learn Godot? I’ve dabbled with it, but I’d like to get better at it. I was interested in learning Rust for similar reasons as you but I think your conclusion is s
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by pwpw 4y ago
I want to use my phone less. I don’t want to use it at all during idle time. Instead, I’d like to fill that time with reading books, drawing, and journaling. If I can get my phone use to under 2 hours per day, I think I’ll be more mentally
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by pwpw 4y ago
I use a ThinkPad X1 Nano (gen 9 I believe) with an intel CPU since it supports Thunderbolt, which I use to dock my laptop. I ended up on Fedora and am happy as can be. Everything works besides the 5G cellular modem, but I just use my phone
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by pwpw 4y ago
Exactly what I needed. I learned a lot from it. Thank you!
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by pwpw 4y ago
Does anyone have a good tutorial for vim/neovim that they recommended for learning how to use them effectively? I’ve been using vim for over a year for quick edits, but I don’t think I get the most out of it.
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by pwpw 4y ago
My favorite series of Hardcore History is Death Throes of the Republic[0]. It discusses the rise and fall of the Roman Republic and particularly Julius Caesar. This time period has an abundance of resources that provide plentiful discussion
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by pwpw 4y ago
I wonder if the workplace has gradually become worse for ADHD workers as the number of secretaries continues to decline[0]. Anecdotally, early in my career when I had little sway, I was often tasked with scheduling meetings, taking minutes,
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by pwpw 4y ago
See my comment[0] on successfully learning Greek. [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33933602
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by pwpw 4y ago
Yes, see my comment here[0]. I highly recommend it as someone who loves learning languages. [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33933602
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by pwpw 4y ago
The best method for learning a new language I have ever come across is a combo of Language Transfer + Anki flash cards and making a serious effort to study them 4-7 times per week. It’s incredible how quickly I started learning doing this e
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by pwpw 4y ago
I’ve honestly never measured it, but it lasts me most of the day (e.g. ~8 hours) with the i5 chip I optioned it with last year. I wouldn’t classify battery life as a strength, but I wouldn’t classify it as a weakness either. On a normal day
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by pwpw 4y ago
I vastly prefer my Thinkpad X1 Nano to my work MacBook Pro. I pair it with a desktop, so keep that in mind… The nano is very, very lightweight, which makes it an amazing portable device for packing up and carrying around. The display is mat
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by pwpw 4y ago
Just to point out the obvious, Pepsi and Frito-Lay are owned by the same company, PepsiCo.
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by pwpw 4y ago
Thanks! My experience driving manual is entirely from sim racing where I use sequential shifting with an auto blip. For that, I row through the gears until I’m down in the appropriate gear. I need to get my hands on a manual car to practice
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by pwpw 4y ago
That was a good video recommendation. I have a question. Let’s say you’re riding in 4th and need to come to a quick stop. Do you press the brake pedal in and downshift to 3rd then 2nd then 1st quickly? Or do you press the brake pedal and th
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by pwpw 4y ago
That’s generally how I use HN, so I suppose that’s fine.
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by pwpw 4y ago
So the site invite only? It looks interesting, but I’m not sure I know anyone on it or am interested in bumming around for an invite from a stranger. I guess that’s part of the charm.
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by pwpw 4y ago
A Common Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms by Jay Wengrow was pivotal in me understanding the topic as a self-learner. Its non-esoteric approach was something I really needed before moving onto the Stanford and Princeton courses
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by pwpw 4y ago
The Wii U was a failure in marketing and odd design choices. The former has been discussed quite well by others, so I want to focus on the design choices that didn't help its long-term success. The console initially promoted the gimmic
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by pwpw 4y ago
> The issue with using measurement X is that it quickly gets gamed. Goodhart’s Law[0] [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_law
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by pwpw 4y ago
I see zero discussion of test scores and people with learning disabilities. Those who cannot be properly accommodated will be unfairly represented and often have to put up with a lot more barriers (such as frequently messed up accommodation
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by pwpw 4y ago
Very much a US thing. Perhaps the idea of green bubbles is specifically a teen thing, but what the green bubbles represent, a worse messaging experience over SMS/MMS, is an entire population thing. Μένεις στην Ελλάδα; Ποια εφαρμογή χρη
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by pwpw 4y ago
I started following the Greek Orthodox Lenten fasting schedule[0] even though I am not Greek Orthodox. In this context, fasting means refraining from the consumption of specific things. It basically boils down to a vegan diet with no alcoho
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by pwpw 4y ago
> I am hoping for my next car to be chargeable through a USB-C port too! /s I’m aware of your sarcasm, but it did bother me that my Tesla used a proprietary port that made it more difficult to use other charging locations, such as t
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by pwpw 4y ago
Bell Labs allowed others to produce transistor based hearing aids royalty free. Volvo allowed others to use a 3-point harness system royalty free. Apple created Lightning to solve a problem and wanted royalties on all products using it. Nat
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by pwpw 4y ago
I’ve been with Proton Mail for the past two years, but I recently switched to fastmail after switching from Android to iOS due to how locked down Proton Mail is. I know being locked down is part of Proton’s schtick, and I could kind of put
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by pwpw 4y ago
I've been pursuing entry-level software engineering roles, and I absolutely would like to work in an office in a hybrid setup with 2-3 days in the office. I feel I would be able to learn a lot more rather quickly and also build up cama

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