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Re: Ask HN: Is there a new habit you cultivated recently that is really paying off?

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Post by firefistace77 »

QuasiAlon wrote: post #387
songzme wrote: post #219

I started sshing into my desktop at home to write code. I've never been so liberated. I can literally code from any computer I borrow (friends or library) and pick up exactly where I left off (tmux session) with the same text-editor configuration (vim) instantly. I realized that my previous desire to have the latest macbook so excessive, and now I'm happy with just a light and durable $200 chromebook. I teach a few p…

1) I may sound like a total n00b, but don't you find it hard to code only from a command line environment? I mean, you can't use IDEs with SSH, right? 2) I'm going to be that guy that chimes in and says you have to be careful with code you write on company's time / using company equipment. So, be careful with that.

So you actually can but it can be a pain tbh...

Here is a link describing it

https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/12755/how-to-forwar...

Of course with latency and all that sending x windows can slow it down a bit (and there was some weird stuff with me and my Chromebook with it, but I got it work in the end)

But! It definitely is possible, and once it's set up and everything it can become really helpful/useful

Not too sure security wise how it fairs but I figured if it's just for homework and on campus it should be fine for the most part, and ssh is secure (hence the name :D ) so it should be fine

Re: Ask HN: Is there a new habit you cultivated recently that is really paying off?

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Post by gymshoes »

coreymaass wrote: post #153
leonroy wrote: post #33

Stop buying stuff. I was a compulsive spender. Never bought on credit mind but I’d blow my entire paycheque after bills on stuff like cameras, hifi, the latest Apple doodad, etc. I literally stopped buying anything not required for my day to day sustenance. No Netflix, started renting what I wanted to watch which forced me to be more picky with my expenditure and time. No more eating out except for special occasions.…

Our local library, connected to seemingly every other library in the country, provides me with every book and movie I've wanted for years. Such an amazing resource. Request it online, pick it up locally, usually within two days.

Plus one on that.

The public library + kindle + a book club of a group of friends who have their own internal library for members.

Haven't bought a new book in years.

Re: Ask HN: Is there a new habit you cultivated recently that is really paying off?

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Post by mcjiggerlog »

amelius wrote: post #413
mcjiggerlog wrote: post #118

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Keep whatsapp notifications enabled, but then turn them off in the app's settings. Then, for the person(s) you care about, go to their chat and set up a custom notification.

Yeah, but if I use the "don't disturb" option of my phone, will it not mute all notifications from all apps (except phone and sms-messages)?

You can whitelist apps, too

Re: Ask HN: Is there a new habit you cultivated recently that is really paying off?

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Post by amorphous »

pinkgodzilla wrote: post #47
leonroy wrote: post #33

Stop buying stuff. I was a compulsive spender. Never bought on credit mind but I’d blow my entire paycheque after bills on stuff like cameras, hifi, the latest Apple doodad, etc. I literally stopped buying anything not required for my day to day sustenance. No Netflix, started renting what I wanted to watch which forced me to be more picky with my expenditure and time. No more eating out except for special occasions.…

Would like to add "habit of drinking water" to this list. ANY beverage whether its coffee, soda, tea - is easily 4 to 6 dollars and is an entirely made up requirement.

I buy coffee because the coffee place is my "second office". As I'm working from home, I need to get out every day to keep my sanity.

Re: Ask HN: Is there a new habit you cultivated recently that is really paying off?

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Post by Dolores12 »

QuasiAlon wrote: post #387
songzme wrote: post #219

I started sshing into my desktop at home to write code. I've never been so liberated. I can literally code from any computer I borrow (friends or library) and pick up exactly where I left off (tmux session) with the same text-editor configuration (vim) instantly. I realized that my previous desire to have the latest macbook so excessive, and now I'm happy with just a light and durable $200 chromebook. I teach a few p…

1) I may sound like a total n00b, but don't you find it hard to code only from a command line environment? I mean, you can't use IDEs with SSH, right? 2) I'm going to be that guy that chimes in and says you have to be careful with code you write on company's time / using company equipment. So, be careful with that.

emacs works great in tmux session and i consider it as a very powerful IDE.

Re: Ask HN: Is there a new habit you cultivated recently that is really paying off?

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Post by Dolores12 »

barleymash wrote: post #168
glastra wrote: post #78

Switched to a ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting 5 months ago. My sleep quality, mental clarity, ability to focus for long periods of time and mood swings have all improved dramatically. I am also shredding fat at a pretty good pace and apparently also gaining muscle (I lift every single day if I can).

I've been trying the opposite lately -- a high carb diet. I've mostly been modeling my eating style after Dr. McDougall's "Starch Solution" plan. He basically believes that humans are designed to eat starchy foods (potatoes, whole grains, etc), and that fats are bad (healthy fats -- like from avocados -- aren't necessarily unhealthy, but aren't great if you are trying to lose weight). So one of the core tenets of thi…

Potato has very high glycemic index, consume with care.

Re: Ask HN: Is there a new habit you cultivated recently that is really paying off?

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Post by Dolores12 »

glastra wrote: post #78

Switched to a ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting 5 months ago. My sleep quality, mental clarity, ability to focus for long periods of time and mood swings have all improved dramatically. I am also shredding fat at a pretty good pace and apparently also gaining muscle (I lift every single day if I can).

Fasting causes gallstones. Keep eye on that.

Re: Ask HN: Is there a new habit you cultivated recently that is really paying off?

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Post by ponderatul »

else42 wrote: post #283
ponderatul wrote: post #207

Quit Facebook( which really means just access it 2mins per week on a Sunday, just because I'm on a few groups ). Close down Instafart. Quit watching porn, after realising the health risks are not worth the benefits. Quit buying sweets of any kind, especially sugary ones, for myself. I still buy chips for everyone when meeting with friends. I still eat sweets as long as they are made at home. And yes, I have cheat day…

Watching porn has health risks?

What momentmaker said, and more. You can check out more on yourbrainonporn.com.

Re: Ask HN: Is there a new habit you cultivated recently that is really paying off?

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Post by ponderatul »

xutopia wrote: post #380
ponderatul wrote: post #207

Quit Facebook( which really means just access it 2mins per week on a Sunday, just because I'm on a few groups ). Close down Instafart. Quit watching porn, after realising the health risks are not worth the benefits. Quit buying sweets of any kind, especially sugary ones, for myself. I still buy chips for everyone when meeting with friends. I still eat sweets as long as they are made at home. And yes, I have cheat day…

What health risks are you implying there are?

It messes around with your brain. Which in turn messes around with your mood, which in turn can affect your interactions, relationships and the downspiral can go even deeper. I stopped here.

I guess there are a lot of prerequisites for things to go on a downward spiral ( start young, be an introvert, have thin skin ), cus some people never get here. But if you find yourself having terrible mood issues, mental fog etc. and have a consistent porn watching habit, don't exclude porn as a possible source.

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