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Re: Ask HN: Idea Sunday

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Post by olalonde » Sun, Apr 27, 2014, 1:55 PM UTC

sdrinf wrote: post #39

A media browser for leveraging (browsing, and surfing) multi-terrabyte home media servers: Problem: I've got 2TB of videos, music, and images on my hard drives, and I've found my available tools to be too low-leverage on managing this anymore. Context: about 2 years ago, I've stopped the directory structure madness, and embraced search as first-order link for media files. As a byproduct of this, I notice I don't have…

Have you tried http://www.plex.tv?

Re: Ask HN: Idea Sunday

#42

Post by tlogan » Sun, Apr 27, 2014, 1:55 PM UTC

Email service for small business: something companies can use in combination with Box.com / Dropbox.com or other cloud storage instead of Google Apps. This is not really idea but more of our need: we started using more Box (and Dropbox) instead of Google Drive but we are stuck with email provided via Google Apps. There is no other service on the market as Google Apps email for small business.

(I tried FastMail, Atmail, Rackspace, and none of them is a good alternative).

Re: Ask HN: Idea Sunday

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Post by zopf » Sun, Apr 27, 2014, 1:56 PM UTC

Oauth for contact details. When I change my phone number or address, the individuals or corporations I have authenticated should be able to fetch that latest info from a centralized service that manages only that information (and holds it in strictest confidence, no list-selling).

Re: Ask HN: Idea Sunday

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Post by mechasnake » Sun, Apr 27, 2014, 1:59 PM UTC

A latex add-on in Google Doc.

I'm aware writelatex and sharelatex exist. I would like a latex feature in Docs though. Preferably one that compiled/rendered the output in realtime

Re: Ask HN: Idea Sunday

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Post by Thiz » Sun, Apr 27, 2014, 2:01 PM UTC

More privacy.

A completely private social platform with messaging, email, timeline, blog, pics, docs, etc.

Re: Ask HN: Idea Sunday

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Post by gradschool » Sun, Apr 27, 2014, 2:03 PM UTC

My girlfriend suggests a menstrual calendar app that enables men to predict women's moods, especially the days they're most amenable to amorous solicitation, and generally because it's good for men to know their partners' cycles. A woman might enter the data herself and share it with selected parties, or men could try to maintain their own records on behalf of women who aren't motivated to do it. There is also a monetization potential for advertisers insofar as women are more inclined to pamper themselves at certain times.

Re: Ask HN: Idea Sunday

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Post by Thriptic » Sun, Apr 27, 2014, 2:03 PM UTC

1. Roll your own Google Maps overlays / plugins for navigation of large facilities. I envision a system where you take a series of GPS readings using your phone around the facility (a few on each floor). You then scan a blueprint or floor map and are able to import the structural data via OCR. Finally you roughly correlate those GPS coordinates with spots on the floor map and the software uses them and the known structural information / layout to create a Google Maps overlay.

2. A peer to peer service for facilitating sharing of paywalled scientific journal articles. You could put in a request for a specific article, the utility would check which of your friends had access to the material, your friend would be prompted to download the article and place it into a designated folder for transmission.

Re: Ask HN: Idea Sunday

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Post by ToastyMallows » Sun, Apr 27, 2014, 2:04 PM UTC

An ifixit[0] like site for repairing your car. I really like the format of ifixit because they give detailed pictures and the tools you will need. A site like this would be great for cars, ranging from just changing oil and tires to possibly harder things.

[0]: http://www.ifixit.com/

EDIT: If you create the site, please let me know. This is not something I can work on right now but if it's a wiki like site I'd love to contribute.

Re: Ask HN: Idea Sunday

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Post by yuvipanda » Sun, Apr 27, 2014, 2:05 PM UTC

glyphobet wrote: post #21

ishansharma wrote: post #16

A progress and time tracker like Habit RPG and Rescue Time that tracks number of hours spent towards a habit/skill. Basically, something that can track where you are on 10,000 hours rule. More automation is better!

https://lift.do/ does this

I tried it a few months ago. Was sadly very very laggy and buggy (Android N4). Ratings on play store don't look too good either.

Re: Ask HN: Idea Sunday

#50

Post by thom » Sun, Apr 27, 2014, 2:05 PM UTC

Real-time Groupon. All sorts of businesses lose money due to last minute cancellations - give them a platform to advertise discounted slots in the near future.