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5/8/2023: Bitcoin Network is Congested

The Great Reset Diary 2022- • 19 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🔮 Crypto Market cap Bitcoin
  1. The Bitcoin network is currently congested, with over 460,000 pending transactions which has led to a significant increase in transaction fees.
  2. Binance suspended BTC withdrawals due to the congestion, highlighting the fragility of the Bitcoin network.
  3. Unlike Ethereum, Bitcoin doesn't have robust mechanisms to handle congestion issues, making it vulnerable to potential deliberate attacks.

ownership

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 18 Aug 23
💼 Business Professional development Leadership Workplace culture Performance Management Communication
  1. Taking responsibility for both successes and failures can build trust in professional relationships. It shows honesty and accountability.
  2. Confidence in communication can change how others perceive you. When you believe in what you're saying, it can improve interactions significantly.
  3. It's important to view feedback from a positive angle. Believing that your boss wants you to succeed can motivate you to improve and foster a better work environment.
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What Does Private Preview, Public Preview, and GA Mean?

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🕹 Technology
  1. Private Preview is feature complete but not publicly announced, not recommended for production use, and has no SLA.
  2. Public Preview is feature complete, recommended for production use, might not be available to all customers in a region, and lacks SLA.
  3. GA (Generally Available) is accessible to all customers in a region, expanding to multiple regions, and backed by an SLA.

The inspiration of early hacker culture; not your father’s DDoS; Prigozhin mutiny in cyberspace; China inching toward Ukraine? MOVEIt hack raises risk of deepfake scams

Natto Thoughts • 19 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Data Breach Cybersecurity Hacking Geopolitics Deepfake
  1. The German television miniseries 'The Billion Dollar Code' on Netflix captures the excitement of early hacker culture.
  2. Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are evolving in sophistication and targeting new entities, posing significant cyber risks.
  3. China's potential support for Ukraine in reclaiming disputed territories, like Crimea, signifies a shift in geopolitical dynamics and requires careful observation.

Chromebook Churn could sink school budgets (and the planet)

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🕹 Technology IOT E-Waste Environment Firmware Repairability
  1. Many school districts rushed to purchase Chromebooks for students during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a potential tsunami of e-waste as these devices near the end of their support life.
  2. Extending the lifespan of Chromebooks could save school districts billions of dollars and help reduce the environmental impact of replacing these devices.
  3. Manufacturers need to make Chromebooks more repairable by offering replacement parts and designing devices that support repairability, which could make repair more economical and sustainable.

Meetings

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
💼 Business Management Meetings Communication Team Dynamics Productivity
  1. Meetings often lack a clear agenda and can derail into side discussions, making them less efficient. It's important to have a structured plan to keep everyone focused.
  2. Bringing together different team representatives in a meeting can be beneficial for making well-rounded decisions. However, managing all these perspectives can be challenging.
  3. Taking the time to communicate effectively and set clear expectations can help ensure that meetings achieve their goals without running over time.

💔 Newsletter #47: chatGPT and AI ethic, no-code is not taboo, incidents reports...

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 19 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🕹 Technology On the Web Fun Web News AI
  1. Understand the growing place of AI like ChatGPT and be aware of its potential and risks.
  2. Don't shy away from exploring no-code solutions for web development, they can offer efficient alternatives to traditional methods.
  3. Importance of effectively communicating incident findings and sharing knowledge to improve team understanding and response.

RDEL #7: How does language signal cultural fit?

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 19 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
💼 Business Team culture Communication Employee retention Organizational Behavior Engineering Leadership
  1. Cultural fit is crucial in engineering teams, impacting performance and tenure. It's a continuous process that can change over time.
  2. Language can signal cultural fit in teams. Monitoring language changes can offer insights into potential issues with team dynamics.
  3. Using language as a tool, leaders can detect changes in cultural fit early. This can help in supporting team members better and retaining talent.

Must Learn KQL Part 14: The Project Operator

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Analysis
  1. Using the Project operator in KQL allows selecting specific data columns to display, providing efficiency for security analysis.
  2. The Project operator variants like Project-away, Project-keep, Project-rename, and Project-reorder offer additional functionalities like excluding columns, renaming headers, and reordering columns in query results.
  3. Understanding and utilizing these Project operator variants can enhance data visualization and streamline data analysis processes in Kusto Query Language.

Underdog Founders - Charlotte left Meta to build Jackett

ChatGPT4 as a CEO and Underdog Founders • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
💼 Business Technology EdTech Entrepreneurship Innovation Startups
  1. Charlotte left a comfortable job at Meta to build Jackett, an AI-powered platform to empower teachers and save time on assessments.
  2. Jackett's mission is to unlock students' potential by automating educators' tasks through AI, helping teachers create custom problems quickly.
  3. Despite challenges, Charlotte secured funding, focused on the impact in India, and Jackett is now used by thousands of teachers, saving hundreds of hours monthly.

China as a Target of Cyberattacks: What China Says About Who Are in Their Systems

Natto Thoughts • 19 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Espionage Vulnerabilities Threats Geopolitics
  1. The top APT groups targeting China come from Taiwan, Vietnam, India, North Korea, Russia, and the US, showing the diverse origin of cyber threats against China.
  2. China's geopolitical tensions with neighboring countries like India manifest in cyberspace, with APT groups from these regions actively targeting Chinese organizations.
  3. QAX's Global APT report points out the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities by overseas APT groups targeting China, such as the iMessage 0-click 0day vulnerability, reflecting the global nature of cyber threats.

Apple's Microsoft moment.

Philoinvestor • 19 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
💼 Business Global Markets Antitrust Investing Monopoly Stock Market
  1. Sherman Act case against Apple is increasingly possible, with the EU already pushing for it.
  2. Apple may be in a monopolistic position due to its ecosystem that benefits all services, potentially leading to antitrust concerns.
  3. Apple's high valuation and challenges like the Sherman Act case and geopolitical tensions could impact its stock performance in the future.

Any Cables Monthly #8

AnyCable Broadcasts • 19 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Web Development AWS Ruby Websockets Serverless
  1. AnyCable connects Twilio streams with Hanami, utilizing features like Phlex, Vite, and CableReady.
  2. Exploring the potential of serverless WebSockets reveals challenges in handling long-lived, stateful connections in a serverless environment.
  3. Implementing pub/sub components for serverless WebSockets requires extra consideration for optimizing resources and scalability.

Must Learn KQL Part 13: The Extend Operator

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Programming Data Visualization Data Analysis
  1. Custom data views in KQL are crucial for tailoring information to each environment's unique requirements for security and operations.
  2. The Extend operator in KQL allows users to create custom columns in real-time for query results, enhancing data analysis and presentation.
  3. By using the Extend operator, it's possible to generate calculated columns, append them to results, and combine existing data to display meaningful information in KQL queries.

Getting Responses to Questions from Azure Open AI ChatGPT in a CMD Window

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Coding AI Python Security
  1. The author has been exploring Azure Open AI ChatGPT and its security implications, highlighting the importance of understanding security when implementing new technologies.
  2. A simple command-line Chatbot utilizing external files for configuration data and questions was created to demonstrate the possibilities with Azure Open AI ChatGPT.
  3. To use the command-line Chatbot, access to Azure Open AI, Python, and specific Python libraries is required.

GM Shaders Guest: Bart

GM Shaders Mini Tuts • 19 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Documentation Shaders Graphics Programming
  1. Using 'shader_enable_corner_id()' in vertex shaders for 3D particles allows identification and manipulation of vertices in GameMaker.
  2. Understanding vertex buffers and formats in GameMaker is essential for drawing and manipulating shapes.
  3. By manipulating corner IDs in shaders, it is possible to transform particles and sprites in GameMaker into 3D billboards.

How do I evaluate LLM coding agents? 🧑‍💻

LLMs for Engineers • 19 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Development Software AI Engineering Data
  1. LLM coding agents have advanced from simple code completion to creating entire code repositories. This shows how technology is evolving to assist with more complex software development tasks.
  2. Evaluating these agents relies on benchmarks like HumanEval and MBPP, which test their coding accuracy. These tests are important to see how well the agents are performing.
  3. While there are new tools and benchmarks for LLM coding agents, users might still need to create specific evaluations for their own needs to get the best results. It's essential to tailor assessments to fit unique projects.

How can Artificial Intelligence provide insights to modern strategic thought? Using wargames as a bridge between machines and strategists

Baptiste’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Machine Learning
  1. AIs can be strategic agents on their own, producing effective solutions to complex problems.
  2. Wargaming is a key method to unlock AI's strategic potential by providing empirical models.
  3. Biases in the process and the need for proper organization are critical factors in the integrated use of AI and wargaming.

Must Learn KQL Part 12: The Render Operator

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Visualization Learning Data Analysis
  1. The Render operator in KQL allows you to turn data into visualizations like area graphs, bar charts, and pie charts among others.
  2. Using KQL to create visualizations is crucial for tasks like developing dashboards in Microsoft Sentinel, providing real-time insights to security teams.
  3. Learning to transform data into graphs and charts can make information more engaging and appealing, especially for visual or hands-on learners.

Hitting the ground running

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
💼 Business Management Workplace culture Career development Project management Leadership
  1. Starting a project well means preparing for it and breaking down tasks ahead of time. It helps to think through every step and potential problem before jumping in.
  2. Having a manager who supports you can make a big difference in your work life. When you show that you care and take ownership, they are more likely to invest in your growth.
  3. Being valued for your work is important. Many people find purpose and motivation when they know their contributions matter to the team.

To Rebrand or Not to Rebrand?

The Intersection • 19 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
💼 Business Design Marketing Global expansion Branding Mergers
  1. When considering rebranding, it is essential to have a clear trigger such as a change in the business direction or a product update for successful outcomes.
  2. Rebranding efforts should not be triggered by superficial reasons like a new CEO or CMO, but rather by substantial changes in the company's core.
  3. A successful rebranding requires a thoughtful integration with the product or service, not just a surface-level change for the sake of change.

What if you could tweak the algorithm?

do clouds feel vertigo? • 39 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Algorithms Blockchain Decentralization Social media Content curation
  1. Users should be able to customize their social media algorithms to see content that truly interests them. This way, they can avoid echo chambers and connect with valuable information.
  2. Decentralized social networks have the potential to disrupt the current big platforms by giving users more control over their data and experiences. Open protocols can lead to better privacy and diversity.
  3. Algorithms are crucial in shaping online experiences, and their evolution will continue. Community-driven algorithms in decentralized networks could offer new ways to recommend content effectively.

Crowdsourced Content and Platforms’ Competitive Advantage

Platform Papers • 19 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
💼 Business Competitive advantage Strategies Online Communities Platform Crowdsourcing
  1. Crowdsourced content can be of high quality and variety, offering platforms a low-cost resource.
  2. Leveraging 'the crowd' for competitive advantage is challenging due to the need for platform management and direction.
  3. Platform competition and contributor activity intertwine, with success, community size, social benefits, and high-productivity contributors being key factors for a platform's competitive advantage.

Ask your team this simple question: 'What can we subtract?'

The Kahneman Bot • 19 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
💼 Business Innovation Teamwork Simplicity Product Management
  1. Subtraction can be more effective than addition in problem-solving. Always ask 'What can we subtract?'
  2. In product development, companies like WhatsApp, Canva, and Apple have succeeded by simplifying their interfaces and products.
  3. To incorporate subtraction in product processes, reduce cognitive load, optimize notifications, and reassess onboarding. Team exercises like 'Subtract the Obvious' and 'Worst Feature Elimination' can help identify what to remove.

Stories and Structures

Smarter Thinking • 19 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Human behavior Belief systems
  1. Stories play a crucial role in shaping how individuals and societies perceive and behave in the world.
  2. Structures, both literal and figurative, act as restrictions that influence our actions and behaviors.
  3. Stories and structures are interconnected, with stories creating the foundation for structures to exist and vice versa, guiding our perceptions and behaviors.

The Mouse and the Cat

The Intersection • 19 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Innovation Computing VR Augmented reality Spatial Computing
  1. In order to succeed, it's more important to be smart than fast. The tale of the mouse outsmarting the ox in the Zodiac race exemplifies this.
  2. Apple's Vision Pro launch marks their entry into spatial computing, but they are not the pioneers in personal or mobile computing.
  3. Apple aims to dominate individual interface access, while Meta focuses on connections and monetizing data. Both have different business focuses and target markets.

Must Learn KQL Part 11: The Summarize Operator

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Analytics Programming
  1. The Summarize operator in KQL is used to aggregate and summarize data, making it more meaningful.
  2. The operator can be used for both simple aggregations like count, sum, and average, as well as more advanced functions like arg_min and percentiles.
  3. To master the Summarize operator, it's important to practice with different types of queries in tools like the KQL Playground.