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Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: Tips and Best Practices

Rod’s Blog β€’ 496 implied HN points β€’ 09 Jan 24
πŸ•Ή Technology Cybersecurity Small businesses Tips Best Practices
  1. Small businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks due to limited resources and expertise, making it crucial for them to follow cybersecurity best practices.
  2. Small business owners should establish a culture of security to involve everyone, implement basic security controls like firewall and antivirus, and develop an incident response plan for cyberattacks.
  3. Seek external help from reputable sources like cybersecurity consultants, organizations, and government agencies to get guidance, expertise, and resources in enhancing cybersecurity measures.

Secret Query Tips

Agents and Books β€’ 1139 implied HN points β€’ 21 Sep 23
🚌 Education Writing Tips
  1. Agents may overlook minor details in a query letter if they really like your book.
  2. It's important to include key information about your book in a query, such as title, genre, and word count.
  3. Including your email but not your phone number won't necessarily lead to rejection by agents.

When In Rome!

The Quadrilateral β€’ 471 implied HN points β€’ 24 Sep 23
🏝 Travel Tips Language
  1. Guide books like Rick Steves' Rome and Lonely Planet's Pocket Rome provide useful information for exploring Rome.
  2. When visiting Rome, expect clear English communication from locals, but trying to speak Italian is appreciated.
  3. For dining in Rome, explore smaller spots off main streets for better quality food, and don't be afraid to order house wine for a good experience.

This is Not Another Terrible Travel Toilet Story

Brent and Michael are Going Places β€’ 825 implied HN points β€’ 27 Mar 23
🏝 Travel Experiences Destinations Tips Culture Humor
  1. The author shared a not-so-glamorous travel experience of dealing with a bathroom emergency while waiting at a consulate.
  2. The story highlights the challenges of finding a bathroom and dealing with cultural differences while travelling in Asia.
  3. Always carry tissue when traveling to avoid potentially uncomfortable situations like the one described in the story.

Intro to PDB, the Python Debugger

Bite code! β€’ 733 implied HN points β€’ 09 May 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Programming Debugging Tips Python
  1. PDB is a basic but useful debugger that comes with Python by default, allowing you to pause programs, enter a debugging shell, and analyze program states.
  2. Learning to use PDB is valuable because it helps you understand debugging fundamentals, and knowing PDB can translate to using other debuggers as well.
  3. PDB offers various helpful commands like 'help', 'quit', 'list', 'next', 'continue', 'until line', 'jump line', 'display', 'step', 'return', 'up', and 'down' for effective debugging in Python.

Ep#2: Developer Productivity: A Senior Dev's Guide to Ultra-Focus

The ZenMode β€’ 42 implied HN points β€’ 14 Feb 24
πŸ•Ή Technology Productivity Focus Coding Tips
  1. Strategic planning is key: Designate crucial coding tasks that ignite your passion the night before to fuel deep focus and better code.
  2. Create a distraction-free coding environment: Silence your phone, limit browser tabs, and resist multitasking to enhance true focus in a minimalist space.
  3. Take care of your body and experiment with coding blocks: Stay hydrated, consider supplements, move physically, and adapt your coding sessions to find your unique rhythm.

Three Steps to Prevent Caregiver Burnout

Are You Okay? β€’ 339 implied HN points β€’ 07 Feb 23
πŸ₯ Health & Wellness Caregiving Burnout Self-compassion Mindset Tips
  1. Validating and practicing self-compassion are crucial to prevent caregiver burnout. It's normal to feel frustrated, guilty, and compassionate yet suffer from emotional and physical exhaustion.
  2. Shifting your mindset from feeling helpless to taking control of your life can restore your sense of agency. Accept areas you can't control and focus on what you can.
  3. Using tools like sleep, communication, proper nutrition, and movement can help manage caregiver stress. Self-care is essential, and setting boundaries and asking for help is vital.

Potato Leek Soup

Mister Branzino's Newsletter β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 02 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipe Ingredients Equipment Tips
  1. The recipe shared in the post is for a super simple yet fancy Potato Leek Soup, also known as Vichyssoise.
  2. The ingredients required for the soup include chicken or veggie stock, leeks, onion, potato, chives, Half-and-Half, butter, and olive oil.
  3. For equipment, you'll need two pots, a blender, cutting board, knife, and spatula or wooden spoon to prepare this delicious soup.

πŸ“ Stay up-to-date with all things happening in Bangkok!

Digest // Storefronts of Bangkok β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 06 Sep 23
🏝 Travel Events Deals Tips Community
  1. Stay updated with the latest events and happenings in Bangkok by subscribing to the weekly digest
  2. Explore a variety of events in Bangkok from art exhibitions to food festivals and nightclub openings on specific dates
  3. Engage with the local culture and experiences in Bangkok by participating in events like pop-up rooftop dinners and unlimited dim sum feasts

"My editor [or agent] is taking FOREVER with my edits. They keep making and breaking promises about when they'll be done with their notes. What the f*ck?"

How to Glow in the Dark β€’ 117 implied HN points β€’ 22 Feb 23
πŸ“š Literature Authorship Editing Publishing Tips
  1. Delays in getting edits from editors or agents are frustratingly common in book publishing.
  2. ESBs involve delays in receiving feedback, which can lead to distress for authors.
  3. It's important for all parties to address ESBs by understanding the underlying reasons and collaborating for corrective action.

How to use Easy Leetcode Problems [Technique Tuesday]

Technology Made Simple β€’ 259 implied HN points β€’ 25 May 22
πŸ•Ή Technology Coding Interviews Learning Practice Tips
  1. Easy Leetcode problems are beneficial because they help you cover a lot of volume quickly, develop coding skills, and build familiarity with new concepts.
  2. Medium and hard Leetcode problems are important for improving problem-solving abilities and understanding how concepts can be applied in different contexts, but they require more time and energy to master.
  3. A balanced study plan that includes easy, medium, and hard questions can help you maximize your preparation for coding interviews, focusing on different aspects of learning and problem-solving.

5 Easy Tips for Writing Cleaner Code [Technique Tuesdays]

Technology Made Simple β€’ 119 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jan 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Coding Software Engineering Tips
  1. Clean code is essential for software engineering success, especially in large companies where code reviews play a crucial role in promotions.
  2. Using pure functions, named parameters, and meaningful variable names are key techniques to ensure cleaner code.
  3. Avoid hard-coding values and utilize default values to improve code readability, maintainability, and reduce complexity.

The perfect cold email: TAPSA framework, trigger events & tips on CTAs, subject lines, and copywriting

Startup Business Tips πŸš€ β€’ 21 implied HN points β€’ 23 Sep 23
πŸ’Ό Business Marketing Sales Entrepreneurship Communication Tips
  1. The TAPSA Cold Email Framework consists of Trigger, Assume Pain, Solution, Action, and a good opener is crucial for a buyer-centric approach.
  2. Cold emails require concise copywriting, creative subject lines, clear CTAs, and leverage trigger events for relevance and engagement.
  3. Use trigger events to identify prospects interested in your product, connect with their needs, and structure your email opener effectively.

Going It Alone: The Truth About Building a Successful Business as a Solopreneur

layoffpreneur β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 28 Mar 23
πŸ’Ό Business Entrepreneurship Challenges Tips Success Stories Motivation
  1. Building a successful business as a solopreneur is achievable with the right mindset, tools, and strategies.
  2. Solopreneurship offers benefits like autonomy in decision-making and the flexibility to work from anywhere.
  3. Challenges of solopreneurship include lack of support, resources, and the risk of burnout, but tips like focusing on strengths, building a support network, and prioritizing self-care can help overcome them.

Practical Tips

Quantum Formalism β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 17 Sep 20
🚌 Education Tips
  1. Don't be scared of mathematical abstraction when learning about quantum concepts.
  2. Taking a lot of notes can be helpful to retain and understand the material better.
  3. If you're stuck on a particular concept, do online research after the lecture for clarification.

Book Report: Fodor's 90 - Soviet Union

1990ad β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 01 Jan 24
🏝 Travel Tips Food & Drink
  1. Fodor's 90 - Soviet Union travel guide had tips and tricks for travelers in the Glasnost-era Russia.
  2. The guide warned about hazards like paperwork-heavy packing, food safety concerns, and risks of imprisonment for driving violations.
  3. Interesting trivia included restrictions on imports, dining experiences, and surprising allowances such as bringing rifles for hunting game.