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Re:Making Games on Your Own as an Engineer on Wednesday February 24, 2021 @12:25PM (#26252712)
As a developer in the past, my day job is great, but programming my own games and apps is fun!

My favorite apps and games are my own creations. Since I don't need to make money on them, I don't bother releasing them on the App Store.

I've tried that, and the reviews I get are bizarre. Aside from not dealing with the unruly public, I save a lot of time not worrying about distribution or support or marketing.

So if you want to make games or apps, go for it! Ignore the cries to ship your stuff. It's pretty clear who are in it just to make money, vs. enjoying and being productive programming for yourself.

Re:On power markets, snow storms, and $16k power bills on Monday February 22, 2021 @03:57PM (#26230510)
Looks like those who had power, could keep the heat going. Those that did not, had pipes burst from sub-zero temperatures. This flooded a lot of houses, even with water shut off.

But those who had power are getting dinged with a ridiculous bill. Cascading failures, with no escape!

Hope everyone can recover!

Re:Has Amazon Ruined the Name Alexa? on Friday February 19, 2021 @07:49PM (#26200178)
Computer is great because it reminds me of Star Trek.
Re:Has Amazon Ruined the Name Alexa? on Friday February 19, 2021 @07:46PM (#26200151)
It reminds me of the web...

New frightening technology.

Re:What were some your biggest Bitcoin regrets? on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @06:45AM (#26165338)
It's just getting started.

I went from $200 worth to $650 worth of Bitcoin lately, with Bitcoin's value increasing.

So, put up $500 to burn and see how it does. Hold on!

Re:Ask HN: Playing multiplayer games while BYOD WFH on Saturday February 13, 2021 @11:13PM (#26129612)
Just because it's BYOD doesn't mean you should be installing any non-work apps. Get a separate device for games.
Re:Retiring Tucows Downloads on Thursday January 21, 2021 @09:13PM (#25867414)
I miss brand new, big, hulking Computer Shoppers.

It was like a Christmas wish book every month!

Re:Retiring Tucows Downloads on Thursday January 21, 2021 @09:04PM (#25867347)
Tucows made lots of Macs great!

With a Mac, it was sometimes hard to find software. Tucows usually had something for you!

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