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Hi folks, I've started journaling routinely and I'm hoping to crowdsource journaling layout / format ideas. I've done some research online, and layouts like the Habit Tracker look pretty cool. So I figured I'd ask here…

The journaling bug has bit! ^_^ I like the idea of standardising my book choice for the long run, and Moleskine is easily available in my part of the world. I currently have 3 different journals on my desk as I type…

I’m getting old and my eye sight is beginning to deteriorate. I like 4K resolution but my current 32” display is just to fine, and up scaling text means I lose out on real estate. Thinking of getting a 43” ultrasharp to…

Like many of you I recently received the announcement from Amazon that my beloved v1 Kindle Paperwhite will no longer be supported (as of May 20th, at which point I won't be able to buy new eBooks). shakes fist at…

Hi folks, Seeing headlines recently of Altman's vision for users purchasing access to AI as a utility (the same way we pay for electricity). Whilst I can appreciate the convenience of this, I'm not sure it would be a…

Need good ideas for plot...

I suspect the odds are low of an official sequel being produced. But with this latest wave of jaw-dropping AI video gen, I imagine it’s possible to make a sequel to Hackers, featuring the same cast 30 years on. Plot…

Hi folks, We’re building a benchmark tool in C to compare the speed of DML statements in assorted RDBMS vanilla installations (Postgres, MySQL, etc.). We’re not doing anything fancy / scientific - it’s purely for…

Hi folks, in the AWS Lightsail admin GUI, there doesn't seem to be an obvious way to rename instances, nor static IP addresses for that matter. I hope someone here on HN knows how? Thanks :-)

Ours stopped working yesterday out of the blue (we couldn't stream to it). I thought it was broken. Tried a factory reset, and following all instructions on Google Home, all to no avail. Checked out Reddit and it turns…

Hi folks, When signing into our AWS console this morning we noticed this security popup - "Registering MFA will be required in 29 days". Below the notice is a list of options for registering for MFA, and I quote: > 1.…

Hi folks, I’m considering investing in a height adjustable desk + minimal treadmill combo. Primary goal is to up my step count. With a busy job and babies at home it’s difficult to hit 10k steps at the mo. I’ll keep my…

We use Gmail Workspace for our business, and whilst working on some emails, we were shown a Gemini promotional banner right at the top of our inbox (which we quickly dismissed). I'd be more accepting of this if it were…

I cannot conceive of what may have led to the big bang. I bet y'all have some cool ideas to share! #mode13h

Hi folks, Those of you that own a height adjustable desk - I’m thinking of buying one, but they’re a tad pricier than fixed height desks, so I would value your insights. Thanks!

Hi folks, those of you that do lots of online presentations - what monitor setup would you recommend? I need to be able to see the video feeds (gallery) of meeting attendees, whilst doing a screen share presentation of…

Hi folks. Earlier this year I ordered a new x13 laptop (core i7, 16gb ram, 1tb ssd). Vanilla Ubuntu desktop (22.04) installed. When I'm doing normal work on battery mode, I get around 4 to 6 hours out of it. However if…

Hi folks, AI newbie here. Can those of you that are well versed in AI please help me understand what exactly constitutes a parameter? I often see LLMs being compared / ranked based on their number of parameters, so I'm…