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Re:Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (April 2026) on Monday April 13, 2026 @07:59AM (#47750774)
Hello, I'm building https://chargeradius.com, a web app to help drivers find nearby EV chargers quickly and open directions instantly.

The idea came from wanting something simpler than a map-heavy charging experience when you already know roughly where you are and just want nearby options fast.

It’s built with a Tesla integration, though the core charger lookup and directions can also be used without it.

Still early, but live and iterating.

Re:38% of remote workers work from bed on Friday July 30, 2021 @09:40AM (#28007825)
Bed is for sleep and sexy time, not work.
Re:The Web Began Dying in 2014 (2017) on Sunday November 24, 2019 @09:40AM (#21620669)
”unfortunately there's no competition to Search on the horizon”. What about duckduckgo? I’ve been using it roughly for a year and i’m happy with it.
Re:Basic Social Skills Guide (2012) on Thursday November 21, 2019 @09:22AM (#21594246)
Sometimes people just want to talk, they want to be heard; occasionally bouncing ideas or thoughts on somebody can help come to a realization, or even a solution to a particular problem.
Re:Ask HN: Reasonable dev laptop? on Thursday October 25, 2018 @07:20AM (#18300039)
I would probably go for the new replacement screen.

Anecdote: I was able to find one of the last trustworthy MBP Retina (Mid 2015) for $1996. I had the late 2013 (no intention to change it) but the extra RAM is a nice upgrade and at the same time the old model could go to my mom. She loves it, and I'm super happy with mine.

Re:The one essential skill that will set you apart from other developers on Thursday May 31, 2018 @08:08AM (#17195684)
TL;DR The article focuses on the ability to “Think and act like a CEO” as a developer.

In one of the recommendations it says: “As a developer, when you are developing features or working on any project, think about how this relates to the success metrics of the company and communicate this clearly.”

I wanted to hear from experienced developers, how much of this is true. I get the feeling that in some environments, thinking about how a metric relates to the success of the company may not be something some developers think or can actually focus on.

Re:What Did Ancient Romans Do Without Toilet Paper? on Thursday April 05, 2018 @07:35AM (#16763799)
In South America, specifically Argentina almost all households have a Bidet. It baffles me that a country like the US doesn’t have them as a standard device (at least in homes), considering the amount of food in the average American diet.
Re:To Protect Voting, Use Open-Source Software on Wednesday August 09, 2017 @09:32AM (#14968555)
Yep, here's the post from Science Friday: https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hacking-the-vote-how-...
Re:Starting today, wireless carriers have to unlock your phone on Thursday February 12, 2015 @06:53AM (#9038407)
It has been happening since the iPhone 4s: http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/apples-us-online-store-be...