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Re:Ask HN: Do you have side-projects that generate >$500 revenue/month? on Monday November 02, 2026 @10:28AM (#50338163)
I wish this was '<' 500! :D I want to still pitch my 'SAAS'. It's called FormBeep: https://formbeep.com it's at $38 MRR
Re:Show HN: HackerBooks – HackerTube, but for books mentioned on HN on Monday November 02, 2026 @04:40AM (#50334778)
Would you be interested in trying an Amazon link localizer[1]?

I built something[1] recently and would love to see hear your feedback.

Happy to give you some credits for free!

[1] https://slashlink.app

Re:Ask HN: Will There Be Another iPhone Mini? on Tuesday October 27, 2026 @09:56AM (#50259416)
I know right! My mini is almost dead!
Re:Ledger confirms hidden chip in crypto wallet amid $92M theft claims on Wednesday October 14, 2026 @05:11AM (#50084630)
So Ledger does not have a tamper proof seal or something?
Re:What is going on with ceiling fans on Monday October 05, 2026 @02:59AM (#49961530)
I wrote something similar about how I miss my old fan speed regulator: https://rishikeshs.com/fan-regulator/

Hate these new BLDC fans!

Re:AWS Says It Can't Restore Some Data from Mideast Facilities Struck ... on Monday September 21, 2026 @08:55AM (#49786697)
Hello from AD as well! Glad to know that Hners are here! :)
Re:AWS Says It Can't Restore Some Data from Mideast Facilities Struck ... on Saturday September 19, 2026 @06:30AM (#49765223)
I know right.

It won't be discovered, but it's about doing what's right. For some reason if something goes wrong and there's an audit, the company is screwed.

Ref to law: https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1209/download

Re:AWS Says It Can't Restore Some Data from Mideast Facilities Struck ... on Thursday September 17, 2026 @04:14PM (#49745906)
I rechecked, so for an offshore copy, you need to get special approval from DOH, which in itself is a hassle.
Re:AWS Says It Can't Restore Some Data from Mideast Facilities Struck ... on Thursday September 17, 2026 @04:12PM (#49745889)
this is a remote company, and the person operates from their apartment, so that's not an option!
Re:AWS Says It Can't Restore Some Data from Mideast Facilities Struck ... on Thursday September 17, 2026 @04:12PM (#49745880)
The fines are huge and if you don't get things right here and if you're caught, things are quite risky! The fines are also in the range of 100k - 200K USD
Re:AWS Says It Can't Restore Some Data from Mideast Facilities Struck ... on Thursday September 17, 2026 @09:33AM (#49740539)
What other options I have?

I don't like Oracle. GCP has no servers in UAE. All other options were by local providers with not so friendly budget options

Re:AWS Says It Can't Restore Some Data from Mideast Facilities Struck ... on Thursday September 17, 2026 @09:32AM (#49740528)
Yeah it's a law. Everything health related has to be in UAE.
Re:AWS Says It Can't Restore Some Data from Mideast Facilities Struck ... on Thursday September 17, 2026 @09:32AM (#49740522)
Not an option. Client is non-technical, a one person company
Re:AWS Says It Can't Restore Some Data from Mideast Facilities Struck ... on Wednesday September 16, 2026 @05:48PM (#49733505)
I think this is due to the data residency requirements in UAE. I'm working with a client in the health space and the government requirements requires me to store data only in UAE! Tried with AWS but they were not allowing any new instances and I had to go with Azure.
Re:Ask HN: Show your micro-SaaS (September 2026) on Monday September 07, 2026 @05:11PM (#49603031)
A small one called FormBeep: Send form submissions directly to Whatsapp easily https://formbeep.com
Re:Saying No on Sunday August 09, 2026 @03:30PM (#49234837)
Are you based in UAE by any chance?
Re:Why is music so much easier for AI than code? on Friday July 10, 2026 @03:03PM (#48863853)
Great PR!

cc: @dang

Re:Ask HN: Burned Tokens scented candle ideas on Friday July 10, 2026 @02:41PM (#48863613)
Saw something similar: https://driesdepoorter.be/product/burningmoney/
Re:SpaceX wants to launch 100k more Starlink satellites – for 100x the... on Friday July 10, 2026 @02:34PM (#48863535)
Your comment was interesting.

i just read somewhere about spacex slowly destroying our dark night skies due to their satellite constellations. Thoughts?

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