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alvatech

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    Comment #48911003

    TIL that 1 bit models are actually 1.58 bit with three values +1, 0 and -1

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    Comment #48098922

    [flagged]

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    Comment #43613680

    I received a campus offer in 2008, but then the recession hit. Since it was with a large company, I graduated in 2009 and was supposed to join afterward. However, just a few weeks …

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    Comment #38585629

    A KVM switch with HDMI and USB, makes switching from personal and work computer so much easier

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    Comment #37755014

    Sonoma doesn't allow to run older version of Xcode 14 and forces you to upgrade to Xcode 15. Even a downgrade to a Venture is not straight forward.

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    Comment #37216363

    The USCIS processing time is an issue here. It can require six months to a year. However, using premium processing, an H1B transfer can happen in 15 days.

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    Comment #37214962

    One of the H1B visa requirements is a "employee-employer relationship," which means that a) someone has the authority to hire or fire you from your company, and b) the company shou…

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    Comment #36818876

    Bubble Trouble: I’m not into gaming, but I fondly remember spending countless hours on this simple flash game https://poki.com/en/g/bubble-trouble with my roommates in my undergrad…

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    Comment #35058891

    click-bite title should be edited to reflect this.

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    Comment #34345120

    Question for the folks working in companies like Netflix, NVIDIA, and Adobe with unlimited PTO: How many vacation days do you take per year on average?

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    Comment #34068509

    I did the same thing in the beginning of the year. Saves so much time and I have been more consistent with my workouts because of this.

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    Comment #33884849

    What about competition? What prevents multiple copycat companies from propping up if a one-person startup grows to a billion dollar valuation?

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    Comment #33003771

    I've recently seen that many job postings do include pay ranges. However, they only provide the base wage range; joining bonuses and stock grants are not included. I don't believe …

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    Comment #33003707

    I'm rooting for Intel GPU division. The consumer benefits from increased competition.

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    Comment #31185716

    My iPhone 8 Plus battery capacity has dropped to 76%. Too bad they don't support older devices. Going to Apple care and waiting hours to get battery replaced is too much hassle. I …

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    Comment #30240409

    I am just like you. I used to also maintain a clear distinction between home and office. Also, I like driving and 45min(2 way) commute was therapeutic to me.

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    Comment #26469959

    Didn't know that this feature existed. I enabled it.

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    Comment #26469183

    I think I have tried to visit HN for more than 10 times in last 2 hours and failed. This made me realize how much I'm addicted to HN

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    Comment #23608368

    Is a H-1B holder already in USA allowed to travel out side the country and comeback?

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    Comment #23469803

    Congratulations. Your journey is inspiring!

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    Comment #22002854

    It’s primarily designed for “firstline workers,” employees who face customers and run day-to-day operations inside companies.