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

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 before my start date, they postponed it indefinitely. I found myself back at square one and it took more than six months to land a job at a mid-sized company with a lower salary. Eventually, things worked out. So, don’t lose hope—just keep trying. Best of luck!

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

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.

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.

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 should continue if you are fired (i.e. not go bankrupt, and other individuals can fill your function).

Does this imply that the investment firm will have greater power over the company than an immigrant founder?

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 undergraduate days.

click-bite title should be edited to reflect this.

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?

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.

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

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 that this bill requires employers to report the full range of pay.

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

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 guess I should give the iFixit battery kit a chance.

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.

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

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

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

Congratulations. Your journey is inspiring!

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

“ when our first child was born. It was like someone flipped a switch. I suddenly felt protective not just toward our child, but toward all children”

This happened to me two months back when I had my first child. Yes having a child has made me less productive with my work but I feel I’m happier now. Everyday I look forward to get home from work

It’s a PC if you connect a mouse and keyboard

Does Apple enforce this when app is submitted to the App store for review? For example, weather app doesn't need the precise location

You are right. I think the killing of Jamal Khashoggi also played a role in keeping foreign investors at bay.

This is $300 billion short of initial $ 2 trillion valuation