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2022 - best of

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Work - AI, code, business (184)

• A Prompt Injection Attacks Against GPT-3 - Security analysis of prompt injection vulnerabilities allowing attackers to override GPT-3 instructions. · #llm-security #prompt-injection #adversarial
• A MLU-Explain - Visual Machine Learning Explanations - Interactive visual guides to core machine learning concepts and algorithms from Amazon's ML University. · #machine-learning #education #visualization #tutorial
• A Earn $200K by Fuzzing for a Weekend - Solana Bug Bounty - Technical walkthrough of fuzzing techniques discovering Solana vulnerabilities worth $200K bounty. · #security #fuzzing #bug-bounty #solana
• A The Balance Has Shifted Away From SPAs - Analysis of shifting web architecture trends toward multi-page apps and away from SPA dominance. · #web-architecture #spa #frontend
• A How to Present to Executives - Guide for delivering effective executive presentations without derailment or early dismissal. · #presentations #communication #leadership
• A Connect Raspberry Pi 4 to iPad Pro - Official guide for connecting Raspberry Pi to iPad Pro for mobile coding and data work. · #raspberry-pi #ipad #setup · M
• A mitmproxy: Interactive HTTPS Proxy - Free open-source tool for intercepting and debugging HTTPS traffic in real time. · #dev-tools #debugging #networking · M
• A How to Put Machine Learning Models into Production - Industry guide on deploying and operationalizing ML models for real-world use. · #ml-deployment #production #mlops
• B htmx Documentation - Lightweight framework adding AJAX, events, and WebSockets directly to HTML markup without JavaScript framework overhead. · #web-dev #html-attributes #hypermedia
• B Learnings from 5 Years of Tech Startup Code Audits - Security audit patterns from Series A/B startups revealing common vulnerabilities and remediation strategies. · #security #code-audit #startups #best-practices
• B Things That Used to Be Hard and Are Now Easy - Essay reflecting on how developer experience and tooling have evolved to simplify previously difficult tasks. · #developer-life #technology #reflection
• B Imagen: Text-to-Image Diffusion Models by Google - Google's state-of-the-art text-to-image AI model demonstrating photorealism and deep language comprehension. · #ai-image-generation #diffusion-models #research
• B Unpoly - Progressive Enhancement for HTML - Server-side framework for progressive enhancement via dynamic HTML attributes, MVC-friendly SPA alternative. · #web-dev #progressive-enhancement #server-side
• B How I Discovered Thousands of Open Databases on AWS - Security research documenting discovery and responsible disclosure of misconfigured Fortune-500 databases. · #security #aws #infosec
• B Literate Programming Is Much More Than Commenting Code - Explains literate programming as interweaving prose and code for superior documentation and comprehension. · #literate-programming #code-documentation #best-practices
• B nerd-dictation: Offline Speech-to-Text - Privacy-focused offline speech recognition engine using VOSK; no cloud dependencies or internet required. · #speech-to-text #accessibility #open-source
• B The Pragmatic Pragmatic Programmer - Philosophy of practical, results-oriented software engineering versus academic or theoretical approaches. · #software-engineering #best-practices #career
• B AI And The Limits Of Language - Philosophical examination of whether language-only AI systems can truly approximate human understanding. · #ai #language-models #philosophy
• B Blitz.js - Fullstack Toolkit for Next.js - Framework providing battle-tested libraries and conventions for building fullstack Next.js applications. · #fullstack #nextjs #framework
• B AI Generates Fake 70s Sci-Fi Pulp Covers - Artist uses OpenAI image generation to create authentic vintage science fiction book covers and titles. · #ai #generative-art #creative · M
• B HTB DevOops - HackTheBox CTF Writeup - Detailed walkthrough of DevOops HackTheBox machine demonstrating exploitation and privilege escalation. · #security #ctf #hacking
• B MUI: React Component Library - Material Design React component library providing accessible UI components and design system foundation · #react #ui-components #design-system
• B My Newsletter Makes $2k Per Month With 7k Subscribers - Creator explains revenue model, subscriber count, and monetization strategy for profitable newsletter. · #content-monetization #indie-business #revenue
• B Mataroa: Minimalist Blogging Platform - Simple, clean blogging platform designed for writers wanting distraction-free publishing and sharing. · #blogging #content-publishing #minimalist
• B Channel/Offer Fit vs Product/Market Fit - Framework arguing founders should optimize distribution fit before seeking product/market alignment. · #business-strategy #product-strategy #startups
• B Gairoscope - New Air-Gap Attack Steals Data From Disconnected Computers - Proof-of-concept attack demonstrating data exfiltration from physically isolated air-gapped systems. · #security #attack-research #vulnerabilities
• B Gephi: Open-Source Graph Visualization Platform - Leading open-source software for visualizing and exploring network graphs and complex relationships. · #graph-viz #network-analysis #data-visualization
• B How to Explain an Idea: A Mega Post - Comprehensive guide on conceptualizing, structuring, and communicating ideas to different audiences. · #communication #writing #consulting
• B My Evaluation of SvelteKit for Full-Stack Development - Technical assessment comparing SvelteKit's developer experience and suitability for full-stack apps. · #sveltekit #web-framework #javascript
• B scoot: Keyboard-Driven macOS Cursor Control - macOS utility enabling hands-free cursor control and interaction without touching trackpad or mouse. · #macos-tools #productivity #accessibility
• B A Guide to IPFS Connectivity in Web Browsers - Tutorial on integrating IPFS into web applications using js-ipfs for decentralized distributed web. · #ipfs #distributed-web #browser-api
• B Announcing GPT-NeoX-20B - Open-source 20B-parameter language model announcement and benchmarks from EleutherAI and CoreWeave. · #llm #open-source #models
• B Ask HN: Can I See Your Cheatsheet? - Community shares personal command-line snippets, shortcuts, and reference materials for daily work. · #cli #reference #developer-tools
• B Coding as a Greybeard - Career Longevity - Interview with 51-year-old software developer on sustained technical career and evolving practices. · #career #longevity #developer-life
• B Deepfake Offensive Toolkit - Open-source toolkit for generating, analyzing, and defending against deepfakes and synthetic media. · #deepfake #ai #security
• B How to Create an Online Course: Complete Guide - Step-by-step framework for course planning, content creation, marketing, and monetization strategy. · #course-creation #education #business
• B Precise Bids Beat Round Numbers in Negotiations - Harvard research showing negotiators achieve better outcomes using specific rather than round bids. · #negotiation #business-strategy #psychology
• B Tips for Developers Who Want to Build a SaaS Startup - Hacker News discussion sharing practical lessons from building paid SaaS products to profitability. · #saas #startup #business
• B Ask HN: What Skills Have Given You a 10x Return? - Community discussion on high-leverage skills that deliver outsized returns on learning investment. · #career #learning #skill-development
• B Elestio - Managed Platform for 150+ Open-Source Stacks - SaaS platform providing pre-configured hosting and management of popular open-source applications. · #devops #hosting #saas
• B Insider Guide to Tech Interviews - Interview preparation strategies from experienced engineers covering common patterns and mindsets. · #interviews #career #preparation
• B Introducing a16z START - Funding and mentorship program for early-stage founders with up to $1M funding and network access. · #startup-funding #venture-capital #founder-program
• B You Might Not Need JavaScript - Practical examples of UI components built with HTML/CSS alone to minimize JavaScript dependencies. · #web-dev #css #minimalist
• B How to Mentor Software Engineers - Framework for mentoring engineers at three levels: strategic goals, situational judgment, skills. · #mentoring #leadership #career-dev
• B Locality of Behaviour - Software Design Principle - Essay exploring how code clarity improves when behavior is obvious without reading distant files. · #software-design #code-quality #architecture
• B Nine Steps to Ship Features Weirdly Fast - Nine-step product development methodology for shipping features faster and keeping teams aligned. · #product-dev #agile #startup
• B startpack: Selfhosted Tech Starter for Development - Pre-configured starter pack of open-source tools for new project or startup infrastructure setup. · #devops #infrastructure #open-source
• B The CTO Field Guide - Book for engineering directors CTOs and tech leaders navigating career advancement and management · #leadership #cto #tech-management
• B Alpine.js - Lightweight JavaScript Framework - Minimal reactive framework (~10KB) for building interactive UIs in HTML without framework bloat. · #web-dev #javascript #reactive
• B Awesome Node-RED: Resources and Nodes - Curated collection of Node-RED nodes, resources, and integrations for flow-based IoT automation. · #node-red #iot #automation
• B Career Advice: Never Ignore a Recruiter - Professional guidance on leveraging recruiters as valuable career resources despite frustration. · #career #recruiting #advice
• B How I Reversed a NodeJS Malware and Found the Author - Reverse engineering writeup discovering malicious Node.js code in Discord development community. · #security #nodejs #malware
• B IKEA's Knowledge Graph and Its Three Layers - Technical case study examining how IKEA structures product knowledge across physical and digital · #knowledge-graph #data-architecture #semantics
• B What We Learned From Six Y Combinator Applications - Startup founder lessons from multiple YC application attempts and eventual successful acceptance · #startups #fundraising #yc
• B Why Does This Horrifying Woman Keep Appearing in AI-Generated Images? - Vice investigation into Loab mysterious figure recurring in AI-generated images across platforms · #generative-ai #ai-anomalies #research · M
• B Briefcase Coach - Executive resume writing and interview coaching for high-performers targeting leadership roles. · #career #resume #coaching
• B Code 2nd Edition Now Available - Charles Petzold announces updated second edition of his book on computer hardware and software. · #computer-science #education #book · M
• B Flarum Forum Software - Lightweight open-source forum software for building vibrant communities with minimal resources. · #forum #open-source #php · M
• B How I Learned to Program - Personal reflections on 20 years of programming experience and lessons learned about the craft. · #programming #education #career #learning
• B MediaPipe Coral Edge TPU Examples - GitHub examples of deploying MediaPipe models on Google Coral edge TPU devices for embedded ML. · #ml #edge-computing #coral-tpu
• B Rive — The Interactive Experience Engine - Design-to-code platform for interactive graphics animations used by Spotify, Duolingo, Netflix. · #design-tools #animation #interactive
• B The Negative Space Theory - Problem Solving by Inversion - Problem-solving framework using negative space and inversion to approach challenges creatively. · #problem-solving #design-thinking #inversion
• B uLisp: Lisp for Raspberry Pi and Microcontrollers - Lisp programming language implementation for embedded boards with interactive REPL development. · #lisp #microcontroller #programming · M
• B BigScience BLOOM - Open Large Language Model - Large-scale open-source language model trained by collaborative research for democratizing AI. · #llm #open-source #generative-ai
• B Human Attention as Marxist Commodity - Essay analyzing attention economy through Marxist lens examining misinformation and extremism. · #attention-economy #society #analysis
• B Hyperscript - Scripting Language for Web - Scripting language for DOM manipulation and events, no async/await complexity, 10ms load time. · #web-dev #scripting #minimalist
• B Luck Surface Area - Business essay explaining how expanding opportunity surface area increases chances of success. · #business #strategy
• B maciejjankowski/2021 GitHub Wiki - Personal GitHub wiki documenting projects and notes from 2021—archival reference of MJ's work. · #github #personal-wiki #archive
• B Setup Menu Uses Text Editor Hack - Clever embedded systems trick controlling device setup menus via standard USB serial terminal. · #embedded #usb #hardware-hacking
• B Tell HN: My Microstartups Make $500/Day While Sleeping - Founder shares profit breakdown and growth strategy for building passive income microproducts. · #indie-business #revenue #monetization
• B TreeSheets: Hierarchical Spreadsheet Data Organizer - Open-source hierarchical spreadsheet application for organizing complex nested data structures · #data-organization #productivity #open-source
• B Using Analog Computers in Today's Largest Computational Challenge - Research paper exploring applications of analog computers in modern high-performance computing · #analog-computing #high-performance-computing #research · M
• B View Transitions API - WICG Specification - Browser standard for animating page transitions between states with smooth element animations. · #web-api #animations #browser-standard #frontend
• B Building an Autopilot Schedule to Reduce Stress - Productivity method automating daily schedule to reduce decision fatigue and boost deep work. · #productivity #time-management #focus
• B DevOps: An Idea So Good, No One Admits They Don't Do It - Critique of how DevOps became meaningless marketing jargon despite sound original principles. · #devops #engineering-culture #critique
• B MeetAPro - Practice Interviews with Industry Professionals - Platform for conducting mock interviews with professionals from leading technology companies. · #career #interviews #preparation
• B Models for Google Coral Edge TPU - Catalog of pre-trained, Edge-TPU-compiled models (.tflite) ready for Coral device deployment. · #edge-ai #coral-tpu #tflite
• B unblob - Universal Binary Extraction Tool - Fast, accurate extraction suite for parsing 30+ archive, compression, and filesystem formats. · #reverse-engineering #binary #extraction · M
• B We Need A Middle Class For Startups - Argument for building sustainable mid-market startups inspired by European Mittelstand model. · #startups #business-model #economics #venture
• B Coordination Headwind: Organizations as Slime Molds - Systems perspective on how organizational dysfunction emerges despite individual competence. · #organizational-dynamics #systems-thinking #management
• B Coqui TTS - Text-to-Speech Toolkit - Deep learning toolkit for text-to-speech synthesis, production-ready and research-validated. · #tts #ai #deep-learning
• B Feather Wiki - Lightweight Knowledge Base - Minimal, self-contained wiki tool for building simple personal knowledge management systems. · #wiki #knowledge-management #productivity #tools
• B JPEG Explained - Video explaining JPEG compression algorithm, encoding process, and visual quality tradeoffs. · #jpeg #compression #video #image-processing · M
• B Lazier Web Scraping Is Better Web Scraping - Practical tips for simpler, more efficient web scraping and data extraction from HTML pages. · #web-scraping #python #data
• B GNU datamash - Command-line Data Tool - Unix utility for processing and summarizing data from command line with various operations. · #cli #data-processing #unix
• B Google Scanned Objects: 3D Household Items Dataset - Open-source dataset of photo-realistic 3D scanned objects for computer vision and robotics. · #computer-vision #3d-models #machine-learning · M
• B How to Optimize Your Workspace: Analyze How You Work - Practical guidance on designing efficient home workspace layout for multitasking and focus. · #productivity #ergonomics #workspace
• B Sustainable Methodology for Taking Notes of Your Learning - Discussion on durable note-taking systems for retaining knowledge across diverse interests. · #learning #note-taking #productivity
• B The Forgotten Benefits of Low-Tech User Interfaces - Analysis of how older interface paradigms sometimes outperform modern high-tech approaches. · #ux-design #interface-design #simplicity
• B Your Work Matters. Build Your Schedule Accordingly. - Approach to structuring work calendar around meaningful projects instead of reactive tasks. · #productivity #scheduling #deep-work
• B Zaprojektuj Swój Biznes – Business Design - Polish entrepreneurship platform covering startup building to seven-figure monthly revenue. · #polish #startup #business-growth · M
• B Imagen PyTorch - Text-to-Image Neural Network - PyTorch implementation of Google's Imagen diffusion model for generating images from text. · #generative-ai #text-to-image #pytorch #diffusion
• B Plunk: Open-Source Transactional Email Platform - Self-hostable email service for transactional messages and marketing automation workflows. · #email-service #dev-tools #open-source
• B Tailwind CSS vs Pico CSS Comparison - Analysis comparing two CSS frameworks covering practical tradeoffs and use cases for each. · #css #frontend #frameworks
• B TextSynth Playground – LLM Text Completion - Web playground for experimenting with large language model text completion and generation. · #llm #text-generation #ai-tools
• B Absurdly Fast Network Flow Algorithm - Researchers develop breakthrough algorithm for network flow problem in near-optimal time. · #algorithms #computer-science
• B Beginners Guide to 0day and CVE AppSec Research - Introduction to application security vulnerability research and CVE discovery techniques. · #security-research #cve #appsec
• B Dashboards with Jupyter Notebook - Tutorial for building interactive Python dashboards and data visualizations with Jupyter. · #python #dashboard #jupyter
• B ML Kit Selfie Segmentation - Google's pre-trained background segmentation model for isolating people from backgrounds. · #computer-vision #ml-kit #segmentation
• B Neural Network From Scratch - Interactive mental model for understanding neural network fundamentals using napkin math. · #neural-networks #ml-basics #ai
• B Web Form Design Best Practices - PDF guide covering essential principles and best practices for effective web form design. · #form-design #ux #web
• B 7 Absolute Truths Unlearned as Junior Dev - Career wisdom: counterintuitive lessons from junior to senior developer role transition. · #career #learning
• B Lemon Squeezy - Digital Product Payment Platform - Merchant-of-record processor handling tax compliance for digital product and SaaS sales. · #payments #saas #business #merchant
• B Nova: Native Mac Code Editor - Modern macOS code editor from Panic with language server support and native performance. · #code-editor #macos #dev-tools
• B SQL: One of the Most Valuable Technical Skills - Career perspective on SQL's enduring importance and utility for technical professionals. · #sql #database #career-skills
• B Stable Diffusion And Why It Matters - Hackaday technical overview of Stable Diffusion generative AI model and its implications · #generative-ai #stable-diffusion #ai-models · M
• B Ask HN: Meeting Co-Founders and Business Partners - Hacker News discussion on finding serious co-founders and building businesses together. · #startup #networking #founders
• B Becoming a Full-Time Creator as a Software Engineer - Career guide for transitioning from engineering to full-time independent creative work. · #creator-economy #career-transition
• B Flet: Build Cross-Platform Apps in Python - Framework for building multi-platform desktop and mobile apps using Python and Flutter. · #python #cross-platform #app-dev
• B My Guiding Principles After 20 Years of Programming - Experienced programmer distills two decades of development wisdom into core principles. · #programming #career #best-practices
• B The Hub+Spoke Content Strategy for B2B Creators - Content distribution methodology used by 100k+ follower B2B creators to maximize reach. · #content-strategy #marketing #creator-economy
• B Work from Anywhere - Daily Curated Remote Job List - GitHub repository maintaining curated jobs allowing location-independent work globally. · #remote-work #career #job-board
• B Writing a Published Technical Book: Idea to Print - Step-by-step walkthrough of publishing a technical book from conception to final print. · #technical-writing #publishing #book-authoring
• B Ask HN: Your 'I Don't Care If It Succeeds' Project - Discussion where developers share personal passion projects pursued for pure interest. · #career #passion-projects #motivation
• B FreeShow - Open Source Presentation Software - Free, open-source presenter software for creating and delivering presentations easily. · #presentation #software #open-source
• B MoveNet: Next Generation Pose Detection - TensorFlow blog on real-time pose estimation enabling health and fitness applications. · #computer-vision #pose-estimation #tensorflow
• B Paul Graham Essays Collection - Complete downloadable collection of Paul Graham essays in EPUB, PDF, Markdown formats. · #essays #startup #founder
• B Scanning for AWS Security Issues With Trivy - Tutorial on using Trivy tool to audit AWS infrastructure for security vulnerabilities. · #aws #security #devops
• B Stable Diffusion Is the Most Important AI Art Model Ever - Analysis of why Stable Diffusion's open approach represents a watershed moment for AI. · #ai-image-generation #stable-diffusion #open-source
• B A Better Way to Divide the Pie - Negotiation framework for achieving fairer value distribution in business agreements. · #negotiation #business-strategy #decision-making
• B An app can be a home-cooked meal - Essay on intimate software designed for specific users; example family messaging app. · #software-design #personal-apps #philosophy
• B Artistic Style Transfer with TensorFlow Lite - Jupyter notebook demonstrating real-time neural style transfer using TensorFlow Lite. · #tensorflow #neural-style-transfer #ml-example
• B Ask HN: What Made Your Business Take Off? - Community thread with entrepreneur stories and advice on early-stage business growth. · #entrepreneurship #business #growth
• B Coral Semantic Segmentation Models - Pixel-level classification models trained for Edge TPU to identify objects in images. · #computer-vision #segmentation #edge-ai
• B DeepSpeed for Transformer Inference - Tutorial optimizing transformer model inference speed and throughput using DeepSpeed. · #llm-inference #performance-optimization #deepspeed
• B Introducing Svelte: Comparing with React and Vue - Blog post comparing Svelte web framework with React and Vue for building applications · #svelte #web-framework #react
• B Neural Style Transfer Tutorial - TensorFlow - Official TensorFlow documentation and tutorial on implementing neural style transfer. · #style-transfer #tensorflow #tutorial
• B Back/Forward Cache Optimization - Guide to optimizing web pages for instant historical navigation using browser cache. · #web-performance #browser-optimization #frontend
• B Gitnoter: Markdown Note App - Open-source self-hosted markdown note-taking webapp using Git as underlying storage. · #note-taking #markdown #open-source
• B How Andy Cloke Grew Data Fetcher to $8.6K MRR - Case study of building no-code Airtable tool to six-figure annual recurring revenue. · #no-code #saas #founder-story
• B MicroFounder: Build Profitable Microstartups Solo - Course and community for solo developers building independent profitable businesses. · #indie-business #entrepreneurship #solo-dev
• B Modernizing AWK with CSV Support - Technical deep-dive adding CSV parsing to GoAWK, a POSIX-compatible AWK interpreter. · #awk #csv #programming #tool-design
• B Programmable Programming Languages - Essay exploring Lisp's metaprogramming capabilities and why it enables code-as-data. · #lisp #metaprogramming #functional · M
• B Setting up Raspberry Pi 4 as iPad Pro Dev Machine - Step-by-step guide for configuring Raspberry Pi as development environment for iPad. · #raspberry-pi #ipad #setup · M
• B How I'm a Productive Programmer With Fruit Fly Memory - Productivity essay on tools and systems that compensate for imperfect human memory. · #productivity #developer-tools #memory
• B Solid.js Feels Like What I Always Wanted React to Be - Developer review of Solid.js framework as superior, more elegant React alternative. · #web-dev #javascript #frameworks
• B Top 10 Web Hacking Techniques of 2021 - Annual security research roundup covering cutting-edge web exploitation techniques. · #security #web-security #penetration-testing
• B WorkOS - Enterprise Authentication Platform - Developer APIs for enterprise features like SSO, directory sync, and audit logging. · #auth #sso #enterprise #devtools
• B 3 Tribes of Programming - Essay on distinct cultures, values, and approaches within programming communities. · #programming-culture #developer-philosophy · M
• B How to Set Prices for Handmade Goods - Practical pricing framework for handmade products using small-business principles. · #pricing #small-business #economics
• B Microvium: Tiny JavaScript Engine - Minimal JavaScript engine for embedded systems using under 16KB ROM, 64 bytes RAM. · #javascript #embedded #microcontroller · M
• B New GPT-3 Capabilities: Edit & Insert - Announcement of GPT-3 text editing and insertion features beyond basic completion. · #llm #gpt-3 #ai-tools
• B SEPIA Framework: Open Personal Voice Assistant - Open-source framework for building custom voice-controlled intelligent assistants. · #voice-assistant #ai #open-source
• B zq – Zed Language Pipeline Analytics Tool - Command-line tool using Zed Language for pipeline-style search and data analytics. · #zed-language #data-analytics #command-line-tools
• B Ask HN: Single-Person Creations That Stood the Test of Time? - Discussion of impressive solo-authored projects and products with lasting impact. · #indie-dev #solo-projects #inspiration · M
• B ML Kit Object Detection and Tracking - Google ML Kit API for detecting and tracking objects in video streams and images. · #computer-vision #object-detection #ml-kit
• B Portable Hacking Machine: Raspberry Pi 4 + iPad Pro - Setup guide for using Raspberry Pi as portable development machine with iPad Pro. · #raspberry-pi #ipad #portable-dev · M
• B SSH Tips and Tricks - Practical SSH tips and techniques for secure remote access and server management. · #ssh #devops #command-line
• B Ask HN: Dealing with Career Mistakes - Discussion on career pivots and management decisions from Hacker News community. · #career #management #decision-making
• B Cool Things People Do With Their Blogs - Exploration of creative and surprising uses found in independent personal blogs. · #blogging #web-communities #independent-web
• B Quirky Computer Books Reading List - Curated list of unconventional and fascinating computer science books for study. · #books #learning #computer-science
• B Raspberry Pi as iPad Pro Accessory - Explores Raspberry Pi as USB-C accessory for iPad Pro development and computing. · #raspberry-pi #ipad #setup · M
• B Scallop – Neurosymbolic Language Tutorial - Introduction to Scallop language for neurosymbolic AI programming and reasoning. · #neurosymbolic-ai #programming-language #tutorial
• B Ask HN: Best Small Video Editor Recommendations - Hacker News discussion of lightweight video editing tools for product creation. · #video-editing #tools #software · M
• B Be Careful With That Thing, It's a Confidential Coffee Maker - Humorous yet insightful post about confidentiality levels and security mindset. · #security #humor #systems-thinking
• B How to Get the Most Out of Your 1:1s - Management guide for running effective one-on-one meetings with direct reports. · #management #team-dynamics #productivity
• B KindleServer: HTML Server with Kindle UI - Self-hosted server displaying HTML on Kindle browsers with optimized read mode. · #dev-tools #ebook #reading
• B Project Naptha - Browser tool enabling text extraction, copying, and translation from any image. · #computer-vision #ocr #browser-extension
• B Substudy: Language Learning with Subtitles - Open source tool for learning languages using TV shows and bilingual subtitles. · #language-learning #video #subtitles
• B How to Write an Effective Product Brief - Template and guide for creating concise product discovery and delivery briefs. · #product-management #documentation #business-writing
• B Project BodyPix for Google Coral - Open-source demo running Google's BodyPix pose/segmentation model on Edge TPU. · #computer-vision #pose-estimation #edge-ai
• B View Raspberry Pi Desktop on iPad - Guide for accessing Raspberry Pi desktop on iPad using remote desktop and SSH. · #raspberry-pi #ipad #remote-desktop · M
• B Build Your Own X - GitHub collection teaching programming by recreating real tools from scratch. · #programming-learning #project-based-learning · M
• B code-server: Run VS Code in the Browser - Open-source project enabling Visual Studio Code IDE to run as web application · #dev-tools #vscode #open-source
• B Coral Speech Recognition Models - Pre-trained speech-to-text models optimized for Edge TPU hardware deployment. · #speech-recognition #edge-ai #coral-tpu
• B PromptHero: Search AI Prompts and Image Generation - Repository and search engine for AI prompts used with generative image models · #prompt-eng #generative-ai #tools · M
• B Ryven: Flow-Based Visual Scripting for Python - Node-based visual programming tool for creating Python workflows graphically. · #visual-programming #dev-tools #python
• B youtube2Anki: Convert Transcripts to Flashcards - Tool to automatically convert YouTube video transcripts into Anki flashcards. · #anki #learning #youtube
• B Nadia Asparouhova - Personal essays on founders, business strategy, and organizational thinking. · #writing #founders #business
• B Smile Detection with OpenCV, Keras, TensorFlow - End-to-end tutorial for building facial smile detection using deep learning. · #computer-vision #deep-learning #ml
• B Ask HN: Best Web Scraping Tools in 2022 - Hacker News discussion reviewing popular web scraping tools and techniques. · #web-scraping #tools #data
• B Coral Pose Estimation Models - Pre-compiled pose detection models for human keypoint tracking on Edge TPU. · #computer-vision #pose-estimation #edge-ai
• B Pair Programming Antipatterns - Guide identifying common mistakes and poor practices when pair programming. · #pair-programming #best-practices #development
• B TensorFlow Lite Pose Estimation - Overview of pose detection models and implementation in TensorFlow Lite. · #computer-vision #pose-estimation #tensorflow
• B Trane: Deliberate Practice Engine - GitHub tool automating deliberate practice for mastering complex skills. · #learning #deliberate-practice #skill-building · M
• B Use iPad as Monitor for Raspberry Pi - Guide for configuring iPad as wireless monitor display for Raspberry Pi. · #raspberry-pi #ipad #display · M
• B Stripe App Marketplace - Marketplace of integrations and extensions for Stripe payment platform. · #payments #stripe #integrations #business
• B TinyLisp: Lisp in 99 Lines of C - Minimal Lisp implementation with garbage collection, tutorial included. · #programming-languages #lisp #minimalism · M
• B Interesting Things: Weekly Tech Newsletter - Curated weekly email of technology stories and indie business content. · #newsletter #tech-news #indie-business
• B OneNoteExporter: Migrate to Obsidian/Logseq - Tool converting OneNote collections to plain text note-taking systems. · #note-taking #automation #obsidian
• B Functional Programming is Finally Going Mainstream - GitHub article on functional programming adoption in large codebases. · #functional-programming #programming-paradigms · M
• B Our Search for the Best OCR Tool - Side-by-side comparison of seven OCR tools on various document types. · #ocr #tools #text-recognition
• B Pinboard: Social Bookmarking for Introverts - Fast, privacy-focused bookmark manager and social discovery platform. · #bookmarking #tools #productivity
• B How Much Money Do Indie Hackers Products Make? - Statistical analysis of verified Indie Hackers product revenue data. · #indie-hacking #startup-revenue #data-analysis

Music - synths, MIDI, audio (60)

• A Patcher.xyz - Modern tool for recording, visualizing, and sharing Eurorack modular synth patch notes and configurations. · #synth #eurorack #modular · M
• A Music Reactive LED Matrix - LED matrix installation responding to music in real-time with synchronized light animations and patterns. · #music-tech #led #diy · M
• A Jetson Nano Convolution Reverb - Real-time audio convolution reverb effect module using NVIDIA Jetson Nano GPU with CUDA optimization. · #audio-dsp #jetson #effects · M
• A Learning Synths - Ableton Interactive Tutorial - Interactive guide teaching synthesizer fundamentals through hands-on exploration of oscillators. · #synths #music-education #tutorial #dsp · M
• A Warp: Python Music-Theory-Aware MIDI Sequencer - Python MIDI sequencer with music theory awareness for composing and performing with constraints. · #midi-sequencer #music-production #daw · M
• A LMN-3: Open Source Synthesizers - Open-source modular synthesizer combining hardware hackability with professional sound design. · #synth #open-source #diy · M
• A CREPE: Deep Learning Pitch Tracker - Python package for accurate pitch detection using neural networks, useful for music analysis. · #pitch-detection #audio-processing #dsp · M
• A NoiseCraft - Visual Music Synthesis Platform - Open-source visual programming platform for sound synthesis inspired by Max/MSP and PureData. · #synthesis #music-production #visual-programming · M
• A Eurorack Synth Module Runs On ESP32 - Hackaday article on building music synthesizer module using affordable ESP32 microcontroller · #synth #eurorack #esp32 · M
• A A Simple RP2040-Based Audio DSP Board - DIY audio DSP circuit using RP2040 for musicians interested in building their own equipment · #audio-dsp #rp2040 #synth · M
• A Giving Vintage Synths New Life: Potentiometer Cleaning - Maintenance guide for restoring sticky potentiometers and controls in classic synthesizers. · #synth #maintenance #restoration · M
• A Processing Audio With the RP2040 - Tutorial on using Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller for real-time audio DSP applications · #audio-dsp #rp2040 #microcontroller · M
• A AudioKit Controls - SwiftUI Knobs and Sliders - Open-source SwiftUI components (knobs, sliders, XY pads) for building audio applications. · #audio-app #swiftui #ui-controls · M
• A Melrōse: A Language to Program and Play Music - Domain-specific language enabling programmatic composition and real-time music playback. · #music-production #dsl #programming-music · M
• A RP2040 USB Sound Card With Pulse Density Modulated Audio - Instructables guide to building USB audio interface using RP2040 with PDM audio encoding · #audio-interface #rp2040 #usb-audio · M
• A Music Theory for Nerds - Accessible explanation of music theory fundamentals written for technical thinkers. · #music-theory #education · M
• A Processing Audio With the RP2040 - Hackaday tutorial on audio signal processing techniques using RP2040 for musicians · #audio-dsp #rp2040 #music-tech · M
• A Typebeat: Keyboard-Controlled Music Sequencer - Live coding music sequencer combining keyboard input with synthesis and sampling. · #music-production #sequencer #synthesis · M
• A Automatic Musical Composition with Algorithms - Blog post on algorithmic composition and the ch0p1n Python package for AI music. · #music-generation #ai-music #composition-algorithms · M
• A M8 Tracker Client for PiBoy - M8 chiptune tracker interface for PiBoy DMG and Raspberry Pi retrogaming setup. · #music-production #tracker #raspberry-pi · M
• A Astrofox - Free open-source audio-reactive motion graphics tool for music visualization. · #audio-visual #motion-graphics #music-video · M
• A Raspberry Pi Pico LED Arcade Button MIDI Controller - DIY MIDI arcade button controller using CircuitPython on Raspberry Pi Pico. · #midi-controller #raspberry-pi-pico #circuitpython · M
• A Astrofox (GitHub Repository) - Open-source audio-reactive motion graphics engine with video export. · #audio-visual #open-source #motion-graphics · M
• A JJazzLab: MIDI Backing Track Framework - Open-source MIDI framework generating automatic jazz backing tracks. · #midi #jazz #backing-tracks · M
• B NINJAM: Collaborative Internet Music Jam Software - Open-source GPL software enabling real-time music collaboration over the internet with latency compensation. · #music-collaboration #jam-session #open-source · M
• B MMA: Musical MIDI Accompaniment System - Software tool for generating automated MIDI accompaniments to musical performances and compositions. · #midi #music-composition #accompaniment · M
• B picostepseq: MIDI Sequencer for Raspberry Pi Pico - Open source MIDI sequencer using Raspberry Pi Pico, programmable in CircuitPython for beat patterns. · #midi-sequencer #raspberry-pi #hardware · M
• B Portable Pi Powered Music Player - Raspberry Pi-based portable music player recreating the iPod era with custom enclosure and controls. · #music-tech #raspberry-pi #diy · M
• B A New Wrinkle On Wooden Ribbon Microphones - DIY microphone construction techniques using wooden materials for custom ribbon microphone design. · #diy-audio #microphone #audio-hardware · M
• B Detecting Pitch with Web Audio API - Technical article: implementing real-time pitch detection using Web Audio API and autocorrelation. · #audio #web-audio-api #pitch · M
• B Electronic Drum Toy Built From Scratch - DIY drum machine construction using basic electronics to create functional percussion synthesizer. · #music-tech #electronics #diy · M
• B Lofi: Lo-Fi Music Experience - Lo-fi music streaming platform providing ambient beats designed for study, focus, and relaxation. · #lo-fi-music #streaming #focus-music
• B 3D Printed Bluetooth Headphones - Instructions for building custom 3D-printed Bluetooth headphones from readily available parts. · #diy #headphones #audio · M
• B All The Music: Megamix - Article exploring algorithmic DJ techniques: how code generated world's most prolific remixes. · #music-generation #algorithm #dj · M
• B Teapodo - Lightweight Audio Editor - Fast, non-destructive multi-track audio editor for macOS and Windows with intuitive interface. · #audio-editing #daw #tool · M
• B IUMA Archive: Internet Underground Music Archive - Digital library preserving rare and independent music recordings from the early internet era. · #music #archive #history · M
• B The Story of ARP Instruments - Documentary history of ARP synthesizer company and its iconic instruments from the 1960s–70s. · #synths #history #hardware #arp · M
• B MIT Develops Paper-Thin Loudspeaker Technology - MIT research on ultrathin loudspeaker fabrication enabling surfaces as active audio sources. · #audio #speaker-design #materials-science · M
• B Ask HN: AI-Generated Music? - Discussion of AI music generation models, evaluation criteria, and practical applications. · #ai-music #generative-music #music-tech · M
• B Cascade: Live-Coding CSS as Sound - Browser-based live-coding environment converting CSS rules into audio output in real time. · #live-coding #audio-synthesis #creative-coding · M
• B Lyrebird - Voice Changer for Linux - Python/GTK open-source tool for real-time voice modification and audio effects processing. · #voice-processing #audio #linux #python · M
• B Building a Violin with Built-in Reverb Tank - Video demonstrating creation of custom violin with internal reverb tank for unique sound. · #music-instrument #diy #audio · M
• B SomaFM Radio - Ad-free internet radio with 30+ hand-curated channels by award-winning DJs and directors. · #radio #music #streaming · M
• B AirPlay 2 Receiver - Python Implementation - Open-source Python library implementing AirPlay 2 receiver protocol for audio streaming. · #airplay #audio #python · M
• B Can You Build An Open Source Pocket Operator? - Exploration of creating DIY clone of Pocket Operators portable music production hardware · #synth #pocket-operator #diy-music · M
• B How to Visualize Sounds - Earbirding - Interactive guide to visualizing sounds using spectrograms and describing them verbally. · #audio #spectrogram #sound · M
• B Sending MIDI Over I2C Protocol - Creative workaround transmitting MIDI data via I2C bus for constrained embedded systems. · #midi #i2c #embedded-audio · M
• B Why Are D-Sharp and E-Flat Considered Different Notes? - Music theory explanation of enharmonic equivalence and pitch naming conventions on piano · #music-theory #pedagogy #pitch · M
• B IKEA Symfonisk Gen2 Amp Modification Guide - Tutorial for converting IKEA Symfonisk speakers into budget Sonos-compatible amplifier. · #audio #speaker #diy-mod · M
• B Tracktorino MIDI Controller - DIY MIDI controller overlay for Traktor DJ software providing tactile physical control. · #midi #controller #dj · M
• B Electric Guitar as MIDI Controller - Concept guitar functioning as a full MIDI controller for electronic music production. · #midi #guitar #music-tech #controllers · M
• B NDLR Alternative in Software - Elektronauts forum discussion of software sequencer alternatives for Ableton users. · #sequencer #ndlr #ableton · M
• B Stemroller - Audio Stem Separation - Tool for isolating vocals, drums, bass, and other instrumental stems from any song. · #audio #music-production #stem-separation · M
• B Any Apps Like NDLR? - Loopy Pro forum discussion of NDLR hardware sequencer and software alternatives. · #sequencer #ndlr #midi · M
• B Sending MIDI Wirelessly With The NRF24L01 - DIY wireless MIDI transmission using NRF24L01 RF modules for studio networking. · #midi #wireless #nrf24l01 · M
• B Help Me Find My Perfect Sequencer! - MOD WIGGLER forum discussion of choosing sequencers for modular synthesis. · #sequencer #synthesis #modular · M · archived
• B 12 Books That Changed How I Hear Music - Essays by music theorist on non-music books that shaped listening habits. · #music-theory #music-learning #reading · M
• B Glicol: Computer Music Language - Audio DSL for live coding and synthesis in web-based music production. · #music-production #dsl #audio · M
• B PlaylistAI: AI-Powered Playlist Maker - iOS app using AI to generate custom music playlists from text prompts. · #ai-music #playlists #mobile-app
• B Software Alternatives to the NDLR - Gearspace forum comparing NDLR sequencer with Max for Live options. · #sequencer #ndlr #music-production · M

Fun - hardware, retro, maker, video (89)

• A Research Log: PCB Stepper Motor - DIY exploration of creating magnetic stepper motors directly on PCBs using field generation techniques. · #electronics #motors #pcb · M
• A Bartosz Ciechanowski Archives - Technical Explanations - Collection of beautifully illustrated, interactive technical articles explaining mechanical concepts. · #education #interactive #technology #visualization · M
• A Everything You Might Have Missed About Addressable LEDs - Comprehensive Hackaday guide covering all practical aspects of addressable LED selection and use. · #leds #electronics #maker · M
• A WLED LED Control Firmware - Firmware for controlling addressable RGB LED strips via WiFi using ESP32/ESP8266 microcontroller. · #led-control #embedded-systems #music-tech · M
• A Old Printer as Laser Lithography Machine - DIY project converting old printer into direct laser lithography machine for IC fabrication. · #hardware #diy #electronics · M
• A Better LoRa QWERTY Messenger - DIY open-source messenger hardware using LoRa radio for low-power long-range messaging. · #lora #hardware #diy · M
• A Notkia: Hackable Linux Phone - Custom Linux phone designed as hackable Nokia device with LoRa, WiFi, Bluetooth. · #hardware #linux #diy · M
• B Klipper 3D Printer Firmware - Documentation - Open-source firmware for 3D printers enabling advanced features like pressure advance and resonance compensation. · #3d-printing #firmware #maker · M
• B Phambili Newt - Low Power Smart Display - Low-power smart display module from Phambili, specifications and availability through electronics distributor. · #hardware #display #electronics · M
• B Open Circuits: Circuits Cut in Half (PDF) - Educational content showing circuit board internals through cross-section photography and technical analysis. · #electronics #hardware #learning · M
• B FISSURE: RF and Reverse Engineering Framework - Comprehensive open-source framework for radio frequency security testing and hardware reverse engineering. · #rf-engineering #reverse-engineering #security · M
• B Daisy-Chaining Multiple Electronic Shelf Labels - Blog post on connecting and programming multiple electronic shelf labels as network for retail displays. · #electronics #iot #embedded · M
• B Levitate The NE555 Way: Ultrasonic Levitation - NE555-based ultrasonic levitation system creating standing waves to suspend lightweight objects in air. · #electronics #ne555 #ultrasonic · M
• B Ink/Stitch - Open-Source Embroidery Digitizing Platform - Inkscape-based embroidery design software for hobbyists and professionals creating machine embroidery. · #embroidery #maker #design-tools · M
• B Pshell - Tiny Shell for Raspberry Pi Pico - Minimal shell for Pico with filesystem, Vi editor, and embedded C compiler for bare-metal development. · #embedded #raspberry-pi-pico #shell · M
• B The Sumerian Game: Most Important Game You've Never Heard - Historical analysis of first edutainment and narrative video game from 1964 predating Carmen Sandiego. · #video-games #history #interactive · M
• B SYNTHBLAST - Retro Tank Game in ThreeJS - Retro-futuristic tank game written in pure JavaScript using ThreeJS 3D graphics library, open source. · #game-dev #threejs #retro-gaming · M
• B PlottyBot: A DrawBot That Plots - 3D-printable drawing robot that automates handwriting and sketching with precise mechanical control. · #robotics #3d-printing #diy · M
• B PRISM: Polygon Laser Scanning System - Open-hardware high-speed laser direct imaging system for PCB photolithography and resin 3D printing. · #laser #pcb #3d-printing · M
• B A Beginners Guide To Audio Amplifier Repair - YouTube tutorial teaching practical skills for repairing and maintaining audio amplifier equipment. · #audio-repair #electronics #diy · M
• B Best Raspberry Pi Projects - Curated hardware projects using Raspberry Pi for prototyping, education, and maker experimentation. · #raspberry-pi #maker #electronics · M
• B eMTB with Custom Build Drive Kit - Endless Sphere - Endless-sphere forum post on building custom e-bike mid-motor drive kit from individual components. · #ebike #diy #maker · M
• B Introducing Multitasking to Arduino - Arduino blog tutorial on managing multiple concurrent tasks with faster microcontrollers and cores. · #arduino #embedded #microcontrollers · M
• B The Pocket265: A Pocket-Sized 6502 Single-Board Computer - DIY miniature 6502-based retro computing project creating pocket-sized single-board computer device · #retro-computing #6502 #diy-electronics · M
• B PiGlass v2: DIY Wearable Raspberry Pi Computer - Wearable Linux computer with bone-conduction audio, 720p display, POV camera, and gamepad control. · #raspberry-pi #wearable #diy-hardware · M
• B Coin Cell Eliminator - DIY Power Management - Hackaday project extending coin cell battery life through custom power regulation and management. · #electronics #power #maker · M
• B Two-Key Keyboard Build Log - Comprehensive guide to building a minimalist two-key custom keyboard with detailed documentation. · #keyboard #diy #hardware · M
• B Adding Perlin Noise to 3D Printed Parts With Python - Hackaday guide using Python procedural generation to add surface texture variation to 3D prints. · #3d-printing #python #procedural-generation · M
• B Automated Hotend Swapping For Less Wasteful Multicolor Printing - Hardware modification for 3D printers enabling efficient multicolor printing with minimal waste. · #3d-printing #maker-tech #diy-hardware · M
• B PiDP-11: PDP-11 Scale Replica Kit - Scale 6:10 faithful replica of classic PDP-11/70 minicomputer, fully functional and collectible. · #retro-computing #minicomputer #electronics · M
• B Scott's Zilog Z8000 CP/M-8000 Clover Computer - DIY reconstruction and documentation of vintage Zilog Z8000 32-bit microcomputer from the 1980s. · #retro-computing #vintage-hardware #electronics · M
• B The Openwheel: DIY Self-Balancing Skateboard - Complete illustrated build guide for DIY Onewheel using readily available electrical components. · #diy-robotics #electronics #maker · M
• B Building Generative Glitch Art Tools - Tutorial on creating algorithmic glitch art using generative techniques and image manipulation. · #generative-art #creative-coding #art · M
• B STM32 Emulator for 3D Printers - Software emulator for STM32 microcontroller firmware testing offline without physical hardware. · #3d-printing #embedded-systems #reverse-engineering · M
• B SMART Response XE – Hackaday - Retro classroom device now popular with hackers for experimentation and hardware modification. · #retro-computing #handheld-device #hardware-hacking · M
• B Owning A ShortWave Radio Is Once Again A Subversive Activity - Article on shortwave radio's political history and resurgence as uncensored information tool. · #shortwave-radio #rf-engineering #history · M
• B The Ur-Quan Masters: Open Source Star Control 2 - Fan-maintained open-source port of classic Star Control 2 3DO game with modern compatibility. · #retro-gaming #open-source #scifi · M
• B Build A Plotter Using Scrap DVD Drives - DIY CNC plotter built from salvaged DVD drives and stepper motors for drawing and engraving. · #diy-cnc #maker-projects #stepper-motors #electronics · M
• B Making PCBs With 3D-Printed Stencil and UV Paint - DIY PCB fabrication method using 3D-printed masks and UV-curable paint instead of chemicals. · #pcb-fabrication #electronics #maker-tech · M
• B Making Your Own E-Paper Dashboard From Scratch - Tutorial building Raspberry Pi e-ink dashboard using Node.js for home automation monitoring · #raspberry-pi #epaper #diy-electronics #iot · M
• B ROCK5 Model B RK3588 Single Board Computer - ARM single-board computer with RK3588 processor for under $80; ideal for robotics projects. · #sbc #embedded-hardware #maker · M
• B Addressable RGB LED Strip Comparison - WS2812B, SK6812, SK9822 - Technical comparison of addressable LED types with specifications and performance testing. · #leds #electronics #hardware · M
• B Hexells – Self-Organizing Cellular System - Interactive generative art exploring emergent behavior from individual cell communication. · #generative-art #cellular-automata #interactive-art · M
• B Color Open Source Smartwatch (SMA-Q2) - SMA-Q2 smartwatch firmware project, color Memory LCD with NRF52832 Bluetooth SoC hacking. · #smartwatch #firmware #open-source · M
• B ElectronBot: A Sweet Mini Desktop Robot - DIY miniature emoji-faced desktop robot with entertaining interactions and visual appeal. · #robotics #maker-projects #diy · M
• B Electronics Explained, Second Edition - Systems-based textbook covering electronics fundamentals, circuits, and component types. · #electronics #fundamentals #reference · M
• B Furiosa's Cat Feeder - Clever DIY automated cat feeder that outsmart pets trying to cheat the feeding schedule. · #automation #pet-tech #diy · M
• B Apple AirTag Reverse Engineering - Technical teardown and hacking guide for AirTag internals, security, and modifications. · #hardware-hacking #reverse-engineering #airtag · M
• B Handler: Eight-Key Handheld Dream Keyboard - DIY eight-key handheld keyboard exploring minimal input design for music and computing. · #diy-keyboard #music-hardware #electronics · M
• B ODROID-Go Ultra: Linux Handheld Game Console - Handheld gaming console based on ODROID-N2+ with powerful Linux, faithful retro design. · #gaming-hardware #retro-computing #odroid · M · archived
• B PZ1 6502 Laptop Project - Retro computing project building 6502-based laptop using MCUs and discrete electronics. · #6502 #retro-computing #electronics · M
• B DIY Gaming Mouse Project - Hackaday project demonstrating custom gaming mouse build with superior responsiveness. · #diy #electronics #hardware · M
• B Home Assistant Music Cube - DIY smart home music control project using Aqara cube with Home Assistant integration. · #home-automation #music #diy · M
• B SMA-Q2 Smart Watch Is Completely Hackable - Chinese smartwatch with Memory LCD and NRF52832 SoC fully hackable with open firmware. · #smartwatch #hardware-hacking #soc · M
• B Upcycling a 40-year-old Tandy Model 100 - Hardware restoration project interfacing with 40-year-old Tandy Model 100 LCD display. · #retro-computing #hardware #electronics · M
• B WatchThis - Kindle Software Jailbreak Tutorial - Tutorial for jailbreaking Kindle devices up to firmware 5.14.2 for custom development. · #kindle #jailbreak #hardware · M
• B 7 Inch Portable Touch Monitor FHD - 1080×1920 portable HDMI touchscreen monitor with optical bonding for Pi/PC projects. · #display #portable #hardware · M
• B Receipt Printer for GitHub Issues - DIY system converting GitHub issues into physical receipts printed via Raspberry Pi. · #hardware #diy #github · M
• B Tiny Homemade Injection Molder - DIY plastic injection molding machine for small-scale manufacturing and prototyping. · #manufacturing #diy #plastic · M
• B 10.1 Inch HDMI LCD with Case - 1280×800 capacitive touchscreen LCD with protective case for Raspberry Pi projects. · #display #hardware #case · M
• B Newt Display - Arduino Library - Arduino library for interfacing with Phambili Newt low-power smart display modules. · #arduino #display #embedded-systems · M
• B Water Integrator: Early Soviet Analog Computer - Wikipedia article on 1936 Soviet analog computer using water flow for calculations. · #analog-computers #computing-history #retro-tech · M
• B 7 Colour E-Ink Display for Raspberry Pi - Guide to using full-color e-paper display with Pi for low-power embedded projects. · #raspberry-pi #display #hardware · M
• B ClockworkPi Shop - Shop for ClockworkPi devices including uConsole and DevTerm open source handhelds. · #handheld #retro-computing #hardware · M
• B Driving TFEL Display with RP2040: CPU Offloading - Deep technical guide to controlling TFEL panels via Raspberry Pi Pico efficiently. · #electronics #microcontroller #hardware · M
• B HTMAA 2020: How To Make (Almost) Anything - MIT Fab Lab course on digital fabrication, electronics, and project documentation. · #electronics #maker-education #fab-lab · M
• B Arduino IR Remote Control Library - Arduino library for sending and receiving infrared signals with common protocols. · #arduino #infrared #hardware · M
• B Armachat: Meshtastic LoRa Wireless Messenger - Off-grid QWERTY messenger using LoRa mesh networking for emergency communication. · #electronics #wireless #maker-projects · M
• B Bemuse: Online Rhythm Game - Web-based rhythm game similar to DDR/Beatmania playable directly in your browser. · #rhythm-game #music #game · M
• B 9 Inch QLED Display (Waveshare) - Capacitive touch quantum dot display with high brightness for embedded projects. · #display #qled #hardware · M
• B 9 Inch QLED Quantum Dot Display - Capacitive touch quantum dot display with high brightness for embedded projects. · #display #qled #hardware · M
• B Penkesu Computer – Retro Handheld PC - Open-source Japanese retro-style handheld computer project with custom hardware. · #retro-computing #handheld-device #diy-hardware · M
• B The Hardware Hacking Handbook - Guide exploring embedded security and how hardware attacks work from inside out. · #hardware-hacking #security #electronics · M
• B 12.3 Inch Capacitive Touch LCD High Brightness - 1920×720 ultrawide capacitive touchscreen with 600 cd/m² brightness, IPS, HDMI. · #display #ultrawide #hardware · M
• B InkyCal Build v1: E-Ink Calendar Display Kit - DIY e-ink display project for calendar, weather, and information visualization. · #electronics #diy #maker-projects · M
• B DevTerm: Ultra-Compact Portable Computing Terminal - Portable retro-inspired terminal and keyboard device for developers on the go. · #retro-computing #hardware #portable · M
• B Gadgetbridge - Free Android app for managing smartwatches and fitness trackers via Bluetooth. · #smartwatch #android #open-source
• B 10.1 Inch Capacitive Touch LCD with Case - 1024×600 capacitive touchscreen LCD in protective case for embedded systems. · #display #hardware #portable · M
• B Introduction to Fault Injection (Part 1/3) - Security research guide on fault injection techniques for hardware analysis. · #fault-injection #hardware-security #research · M
• B 9 Inch 2K Capacitive Touch Monitor - 2560×1600 2K resolution portable monitor with Mini HDMI for Pi and systems. · #display #high-resolution #hardware · M
• B V1 Engineering: CNC Machines and Maker Parts - Shop for low-cost customizable 3D-printed CNC machines and precision parts. · #cnc #maker-tools #diy · M
• B Pico-PIO-USB: USB Implementation on RP2040 - Bare-metal USB host/device driver using Raspberry Pi Pico's PIO hardware. · #raspberry-pi-pico #usb #embedded-systems · M
• B Scorched Earth: The Mother of All Games - Classic DOS-era turn-based strategy game with artillery combat mechanics. · #retro-games #dos-games · M
• B What Can You Realistically Manufacture in Your Garage? - Hacker News discussion of practical DIY manufacturing and maker projects. · #diy #maker-projects #manufacturing · M
• B Tiny Keyboard for Raspberry Pi Pico - Maker project adding miniature keyboard to Pico for portable computing. · #raspberry-pi-pico #keyboard #maker-project · M
• B Building an iPod for 2022 - DIY project documenting construction of a modern iPod-inspired device. · #retro-computing #maker-project #hardware · M
• B Hexaflexagon Series - Mathematical video tutorial series on paper-folding toys and geometry. · #mathematics #maker-projects #toys · M
• B MacintoshPi: Classic Mac OS on Raspberry Pi - Emulate Mac OS 7, 8, 9 with full sound and networking on Raspberry Pi. · #retro-mac #emulation #raspberry-pi · M
• B Overwhelmed By Odd Inputs: Contest Winners - Hackaday showcase of electronics and hardware contest entries. · #hardware #electronics #maker-projects · M

Life - health, learning, admin (38)

• B The Kelly Criterion: How to Size Bets - Mathematical framework for optimal bet sizing based on win probability—applicable to trading and investing. · #finance #math #trading
• B Burnout, Self-Care and Being Productive - Developer strategies for recognizing burnout, implementing self-care, maintaining long-term productivity. · #burnout #self-care #mental-health
• B Unhook - Remove YouTube Recommendations Browser Extension - Edge extension stripping YouTube's recommended videos and Shorts for focused, distraction-free viewing. · #browser-extension #focus #digital-wellness · M
• B Defensive Computing Checklist - Comprehensive security and privacy checklist for protecting personal computers, devices, and accounts. · #security #privacy #checklist
• B Understanding and Supporting ADHD Colleagues in the Workplace - Review of ADHD workplace dynamics and strategies for supporting neurodivergent colleagues effectively. · #adhd #neurodiversity #workplace
• B Automated Mushroom Cultivation - Automated grow environment for mushrooms using off-the-shelf sensors with step-by-step documentation. · #automation #biology #sensors · M
• B Firefly III - Personal Finance Manager - Open-source double-entry bookkeeping system for personal finance tracking and transaction management. · #finance #open-source #budgeting #accounting
• B Second-Order Thinking - Mental Model - Explains second-order thinking technique successful investors use to anticipate complex consequences. · #mental-models #thinking #strategy
• B Complete Guide to Optimizing iPhone for Productivity and Health - Detailed walkthrough of iOS settings, apps, and configurations for sustained focus and well-being. · #productivity #mobile-optimization #wellness
• B MIT's Top 5 Lectures of All Time - Curated selection of MIT's most popular free OpenCourseWare lectures across various disciplines. · #education #learning #ocw
• B Rules for Weird Ideas - Essay on proposing unconventional ideas productively and fostering discussion without dismissal. · #creativity #thinking #communication
• B Cooking For Engineers - Recipe collection with scientific explanations for analytics-minded cooks and food enthusiasts. · #cooking #recipes
• B Electronics Built with Death Dates - Analysis of how consumer devices are designed to fail in years due to unreplaceable batteries. · #sustainability #planned-obsolescence #tech-ethics · M
• B Five Things You Notice When You Quit the News - Essay examining psychological and cognitive effects of ceasing news consumption on well-being. · #wellness #digital-detox #philosophy
• B How I Regained Concentration and Focus - Personal essay on recovering productivity after burnout using structured recovery techniques. · #productivity #focus #wellness
• B How to Build a Lumenator - DIY Bright Light Therapy - LessWrong DIY guide building high-intensity light for seasonal affective disorder treatment. · #wellness #diy #health · M
• B Irish Coast: Ocean Waves, Wind and Rain Noise - Generative ambient soundscape blending ocean waves, wind, and rain for focus and relaxation. · #ambient-sound #focus-tool #productivity
• B Psilocybin Study for Clinicians with COVID-Related Depression - University of Washington clinical trial studying psilocybin for pandemic-induced depression. · #mental-health #research #psychedelics
• B Simple Sabotage Field Manual - U.S. OSS wartime manual detailing sabotage and subversion tactics for occupied territories. · #history #military #tactics · M
• B Six Thinking Hats - Edward de Bono's framework for structured parallel thinking with six distinct perspectives. · #thinking-tools #methodology #business
• B Ask HN: Which Book Would You Pick to Re-read Forever? - Community shares most impactful and re-readable books that shape thinking and perspective. · #reading #recommendations #personal-development
• B Ask HN: Where to Move for Tech Community? - Discussion on best locations for connecting with interesting technologists and founders. · #networking #community #relocation
• B Quantified Self: Measuring Motivation and Flow - Forum discussion on tracking attention return and flow state using meditation metrics. · #quantified-self #productivity #flow-state
• B Blue Zones: Lessons From the World's Longest Lived - Academic research on five geographic regions where people consistently live over 100. · #longevity #health #lifestyle
• B High-Intensity Exercise: Some New News - Statistical analysis of recent research on high-intensity interval training benefits. · #exercise #training #health
• B How to Stop Being Terminally Online - Guide for analyzing and reducing excessive online time and social media dependency. · #digital-wellness #mental-health #internet
• B Making Quieter Technology - Exploration of designing pleasant, quiet technology that reduces sensory overwhelm. · #design #quiet #wellbeing
• B Buddhism Found a New Institutional Home: The Corporation - Essay on Silicon Valley appropriation and commodification of Buddhist meditation. · #buddhism #meditation #culture
• B De-Google Your Digital Life: Privacy-Focused Solutions - Comprehensive guide to removing Google and adopting privacy-focused alternatives. · #privacy #digital-independence #tools
• B Why Is Inflammation a Dangerous Necessity? – Quanta - Immunology explainer on inflammation's protective role and risks when unbalanced. · #health #immunology #science
• B The Munger Operating System: A Life That Works - Charlie Munger's wisdom framework from USC speech on principles for living well. · #philosophy #self-improvement #decision-making
• B It Took Me 10 Years to Understand Entropy - Deep exploration of entropy from physics perspective, Big Bang to heat death. · #entropy #physics #learning · M
• B Steelmanning: Find Truth by Helping Your Opponent - Argumentation technique of strengthening opponent's case to discover truth. · #argumentation #critical-thinking #rhetoric
• B The Feynman Technique 2.0: Level Up Your Learning - Enhanced framework for learning through teaching with teaching principles. · #learning #teaching #feynman-technique
• B UCLA Health: Creative Brain Connectivity Research - Study showing creative people bypass hub structures in brain connectivity. · #creativity #neuroscience #brain-research
• B Against The Stream: Dharma Talk & Meditation Podcast - Buddhist dharma talks and meditation guidance from Noah Levine's lineage. · #meditation #buddhism #podcast
• B Does the Past Still Exist? - Philosophy and physics essay on metaphysics of time and existence. · #philosophy #physics #metaphysics
• B Standard Ebooks: Free Ebook Library - High-quality public domain ebooks curated for serious readers. · #ebooks #free-books #reading · M

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