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Re:ChatGPT Atlas on Tuesday October 21, 2025 @02:58PM (#45660060)
They literally created a precedent that’s it’s for use in legal cases if required… why would you want your entire digital life subject to subpoena?
Re:ChatGPT Atlas on Tuesday October 21, 2025 @02:55PM (#45660016)
Im still weary of OpenAI being legally required to retain all of your data even if you delete it [0] . This means everything you expose to this tool will be permanently stored somewhere. Why isn’t this a bigger problem for people?

Even privacy concerns aside… this would be the world’s most catastrophic data leak.

[0]: https://openai.com/index/response-to-nyt-data-demands/

Re:Why SMBs Don't Deploy SSO on Friday June 21, 2024 @03:26PM (#40752789)

What's the latest way of submitting pwas to the app stores?

I have a client who wants a mobile app on the app store (ios + android). Their mobile web experience is more than good enough, and they shouldn't need to build another separate app from scratch for this simple use case, they aren't using any of the native apis. But they want their app searchable and installable from the app stores.I've used Apache Cordova[0] years ago for this, but wondering...

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Ask HN: What's the current best domain host?

I've got domains on 1and1, GoDaddy and NameCheap. I don't like any of them due to various reasons including clunky user experience, hidden fees, very slow or no support. I want to consolidate them all onto one host.Looking for recommendations of modern domain hosts that provide a good user experience and competitive pricing.Don't need hosting, just domains.

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Re:The Expanding Dark Forest and Generative AI on Wednesday January 04, 2023 @02:51PM (#34250471)
The system as a whole will probably optimize for engagement, much like what is already happening with current media, just at hyper speed.

Ask HN: How many devs are coasting at their remote job?

There's been lots of talk lately about quiet-quitting, over-employment (having 2 remote jobs), and coasting 1-2 hours per day (or even per week) as a remote software developer.I see two ways to think about this:1. The company is getting what they want out of the employee, so why does hours worked matter? It's about outcome, not output. If the company is none the wiser, that's their problem.2....

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Very cool! I made something very similar to this as a VS Code extension[1]. Inspired by the bullet journal method.

[1] https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=blt.blt

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2018) on Monday December 03, 2018 @02:45PM (#18592219)
Zensurance | Several Developer Roles | Toronto, ON | ONSITE

Zensurance is disrupting the commercial insurance industry in Canada. We're looking for front/backend devs (React/Node) and UI devs (Tailwindcss, styled-components). We offer competitive compensation packages based on skill/experience.

We're solving complex problems to manage the complexity that arises with different carriers, coverages, industries, and unique business operations. We are backed by a large insurance carrier and are growing quickly. We believe in employee autonomy, experimentation, informal engineering standards and knowledge sharing. Send us your resume, or even better, some code, and join our team!

Contact: kevin [at] zensurance.com

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2018) on Wednesday August 01, 2018 @12:09PM (#17663810)
Zensurance | Full-stack Web Developer | Toronto, ON | ONSITE Zensurance.com is changing the way small business owners manage their commercial insurance needs. Our recommendation engine assesses a company's insurance needs (e.g., based on peers, industry risks) and then recommends the optimal package. Our fully digital experience then allows the customer to get multiple quotes, purchase and manage without ever having to call or email a person.

Requirements: React / Node. A CS degree or show us an app you built.

Apply Here: https://angel.co/zensurance/jobs/286427-full-stack-developer

Can you use this across collections?
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (April 2018) on Monday April 02, 2018 @11:57AM (#16735698)
Zensurance | Full-stack Web Developer | Toronto, ON | ONSITE Zensurance.com is changing the way small business owners manage their commercial insurance needs. Our recommendation engine assesses a company's insurance needs (e.g., based on peers, industry risks) and then recommends the optimal package. Our fully digital experience then allows the customer to get multiple quotes, purchase and manage without ever having to call or email a person.

The general requirements are:

2 to 5 years of software development experience with web technologies. React / Redux / Node.JS. A university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering OR show us an app you built that blows us out of the water.

Apply Here: https://angel.co/zensurance/jobs/286427-full-stack-developer

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2018) on Thursday February 01, 2018 @01:14PM (#16284180)
Zensurance | Full-stack Web Developer | Toronto, ON | ONSITE

Zensurance.com is changing the way small business owners manage their commercial insurance needs. Our recommendation engine assesses a company's insurance needs (e.g., based on peers, industry risks) and then recommends the optimal package. Our fully digital experience then allows the customer to get multiple quotes, purchase and manage without ever having to call or email a person.

The general requirements are:

2 to 5 years of software development experience with web technologies. React / Redux / Node.JS. A university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering OR show us an app you built that blows us out of the water.

Apply Here: https://angel.co/zensurance/jobs/286427-full-stack-developer

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2017) on Friday December 01, 2017 @02:24PM (#15826506)
Zensurance | Full-stack Web Developer | Toronto, ON | ONSITE

Zensurance.com is changing the way small business owners manage their commercial insurance needs. Our recommendation engine assesses a company's insurance needs (e.g., based on peers, industry risks) and then recommends the optimal package. Our fully digital experience then allows the customer to get multiple quotes, purchase and manage without ever having to call or email a person.

The general requirements are:

2 to 5 years of software development experience with web technologies. React / Redux / Node.JS. A university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering OR show us an app you built that blows us out of the water.

Apply Here: https://angel.co/zensurance/jobs/286427-full-stack-developer

Re:WordPress 4.0: My First Look at It on Thursday September 04, 2014 @10:22PM (#8272004)
3 minor features = new major release?
Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (July 2014) on Tuesday July 01, 2014 @11:00AM (#7971079)
SEEKING WORK - Remote, Toronto

Specialties: Node.JS APIs and Full Stack Web Apps, Cross-Platform Mobile Apps (iOS/Android), Wordpress, Real Time and Interactive Web/Mobile Apps.

I have a few successful ongoing contracts with companies here in Toronto, but am looking to pick up some more work.

Website: http://www.ksloan.net

Email: [email protected]

Linked In (Resume): http://www.linkedin.com/in/sloankev

Re:Show HN: Create beautiful animated gifs of your apps on Friday June 06, 2014 @04:01PM (#7860018)
You're right, thanks for the advice, I'll look into a video option!
Re:Show HN: Create beautiful animated gifs of your apps on Friday June 06, 2014 @03:58PM (#7860009)
Yes, absolutely. I just wanted to make sure people were interested in the tool before I put more work into it.
Re:Introducing Swift on Monday June 02, 2014 @03:06PM (#7835303)

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