Does a hobby produce a product? Seems all about 'products'. I'm working on an electric Go Kart for the kids, almost done. Its going to kick ass. Its not a product, it doesn't have a web site, I didn't write a single line of code, but I took an old gas powered go kart and turned into an electric one.
Ask HN: What did you make during lockdown?
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Re: Ask HN: What did you make during lockdown?
#232I'm working on https://remoteleaf.com during this lockdown to help people land remote jobs.
- Created a dashboard for people who lost their jobs due to COVID -> https://app.remoteleaf.com/covid
- Working on an initiative to help Black tech people to land jobs.
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#233I've been creating a tool to make a database of Wikipedia edits Namespace Database [1] and since lockdown I've been making plots of the data! [2] Feel free to ask any questions!
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#234I've found adjusting to work-from-home difficult, so I've been working on Podlet [1].
The idea is to simply turn any recurring meeting into a private podcast for all invitees. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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#235I created a simple manual budgeting app with flutter called Go Budget, which is primarily optimized for entering purchases as easily as possible, but also provides income and bill tracking/reminders and a savings goal tracker. It is currently in beta but I hope to launch in the next two weeks. https://gobudget.io Edit: iOS beta: https://testflight.apple.com/join/4IMtFylH Android: closed beta - email support@gobudget.…
How'd you like Flutter?
Re: Ask HN: What did you make during lockdown?
#236I created a new open chat web app called sqwok:
The goal is to enable everyone to have their own high-quality, accessible, and shareable chat page on the internet, with features we expect in enterprise chat apps like slack, but geared towards general discussion.
As an example I just created a post with this HN url and we can all talk in live right now, discussing this thread, by joining at the link:
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#237Finished my open source Virtual Reality fitness game VRWorkout (done completely in Godot) The nice side effect is that developing a fitness game is a fitness exercise in and of itself, and a lot cheaper than the monthly $20 Supernatural plan https://vrworkout.at
Damn looks sick... I need to try it out
Re: Ask HN: What did you make during lockdown?
#238It's been a busy lockdown at work but I have finally gotten around to open sourcing my self-hosted note system that has a unique twist: every note is repeated on its own schedule (kind of like spaced repetition). I now take notes on everything I read and put them into this. I also keep track of my own diary in it. This helps me retain information better and keep mindful about stuff that matters to me.
Re: Ask HN: What did you make during lockdown?
#239I work from home always, so only difference was that my work was much less productive with children around and limited shopping hours just in time when I have time to do it without messing with my work schedule
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#240Earlier quoted context omitted.
> I'm about to have a heart attack. That's a real panic attack. Drinking cold water can help reset the loop causing it (worked for me maybe once). The only thing that really works for me is GABA (700mg daily for a year, then 250mg daily for life) - but it did come up short in my blood work.
Benzodiazepines are a real treat (as in "works a treat"). Highly addictive tho.
IMO, there's nothing better for a panic attack than benzos. It's nice to have them around for an emergency. However, they will be the death of your mind if you take them on a schedule.