The hottest Substack posts of Fulton’s ramblings

And their main takeaways

Becoming Productive

39 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
🚌 Education Productivity Organization
  1. High school habits may not work in college.
  2. Organizing with tools like Notion and Fantastical can improve productivity.
  3. Having a structured system for notes, tasks, and events can lead to more intentional actions.

Why I don't like (some) smart devices

19 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Smart Devices Consumer Tech Internet of Things Tech Trends Data Privacy
  1. Smart devices with practical uses enhance lives, like doorbells or thermostats.
  2. Be cautious of useless smart features that can lead to unnecessary data collection.
  3. Companies are adding non-essential smart features to products to charge extra and surveil users; consumers can push back by being selective in purchases and expressing opinions.

The ideal operating system

19 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Operating Systems Data Storage User Interface
  1. Consider using LISP machines as a potential alternative to modern UNIX systems.
  2. Eliminate the concept of local files and shift towards a global, decentralized storage system like IPFS.
  3. Develop a Notebook User Interface that integrates collaborative notebooks, applications, and websites into a seamless OS experience.

Windows Audio Plugins on Linux

19 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Audio Linux
  1. You can use Windows audio plugins on Linux with some setup
  2. Install wine-staging and yabridge to make Windows plugins work on Linux
  3. After installation, run 'yabridge sync' to have the plugins appear in Linux programs
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ChatGPT writes a kernel pt 1.

19 implied HN points • 04 Feb 23
  1. ChatGPT attempting to write a kernel in assembly
  2. Despite providing detailed instructions, ChatGPT struggled with low-level coding
  3. Limited training data on assembly might have contributed to ChatGPT's difficulties

Anticipation - College Ramble Part 0

0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🚌 Education College
  1. Starting college is an exciting and nerve-racking experience with new challenges and decisions.
  2. Anticipation and a bit of stress are normal but are seen as part of the fun.
  3. Embracing the unknown and looking forward to learning, meeting new people, and making memories are key parts of the college experience.