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2025-03-22 • openai freelancing germany applications taxes saas solutions ai

The author discusses the challenges of filing taxes as a freelancer in Germany and how they developed an application called TaxHacker to automate the process using AI. They explain the difficulties of tracking expenses, the need f...

2025-02-19 • android app development backend code generation ai

The author discusses the concept of vibe coding, which involves using AI to generate code by chatting with it. They describe their experience using AI to create an app that translates restaurant menus and provides images and descr...

2025-01-27 • encryption cryptography algorithms end-to-end encryption group chats

The text explains the concept of end-to-end encryption and how it works. It discusses symmetric and asymmetric encryption, the challenges of group chats, and the development of encryption algorithms for group chats.

2024-05-15 • youtube ad blocker google tv and smart tvs sponsorblock apple tv

The post discusses the SponsorBlock plugin for YouTube, which automatically skips ad segments and other unnecessary content, and how it can be used on AppleTV and Smart TV boxes. The author explains how the plugin works and its be...

2024-02-22 • companies software development project management indie technology stack

The text discusses the differences between corporate and indie development, highlighting the contrasting approaches and tech stacks used in both. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the context and goals of each type of ...

2023-10-29 • programming code quality and management devops server management

The post discusses the concept of 'Pets vs. Cattle' in the context of DevOps and programming, drawing parallels between managing servers and managing code. It emphasizes the need for developers to change their approach to code and...

2023-08-22 • technology art privacy infrastructure workshops political parties berlin teenage hackers decentralized systems

The text is a detailed account of the Chaos Communication Camp, a hacker event held every four years near Berlin. The event is organized by the Chaos Computer Club, Europe's largest hacker association. The camp is similar to Burni...

2022-12-02 • self-hosted services data privacy and security home lab home automation

The author discusses their home server setup changes over the years, from using a big old computer to a Raspberry Pi cluster. They talk about their experiences with smart home devices, the challenges they faced, and the solutions ...

2022-11-22 • travel bus off-road car modifications

The post is about the author's experience in modifying a bus for off-road travel. It includes details about installing AT tires, additional headlights, and pull-out drawers. The author also discusses the legal aspects of vehicle m...

2020-07-06 • team management and development technical leadership data model evolution senior engineer roles

The text discusses the importance of building effective teams in the IT industry and the different stages of project evolution. It also outlines the characteristics and roles of junior, middle, and senior developers, as well as th...

2020-06-05 • social media programming gdpr compliance automation software development api tiktok expense management digitization taxes data format mailchimp airtable conditional processing reactions to external events web gypsies tilda

The text discusses the author's experience with taxes and expenses, and how he transitioned from physical receipts to digital solutions. It then delves into the concept of 'no-code' and its implications for the programming communi...

2020-03-01 • technology vr algorithms

The text discusses the concept of Augmented Reality (AR) and its current state. It explains the differences between AR, virtual reality, and mixed reality, and the types of displays used in AR/VR helmets. It also delves into the a...

2019-06-30 • technology photography smartphone

The text discusses the rise of computational photography, which has revolutionized the field of photography, particularly in smartphones. It explains how smartphones have used computational photography to overcome the limitations ...

2019-03-05 • internet of things routing and networking protocols home automation

The text is a detailed guide on how to automate a home using smart home devices and IoT technology. It discusses the different protocols, devices, and hubs available, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each. The author...

2018-11-21 • machine learning data classification galaxy clustering dimensionality reduction algorithms regression

The text explains machine learning in simple terms with real-world examples. It discusses the importance of data, features, and algorithms in machine learning, as well as the different types of machine learning methods such as cla...

2018-05-01 • machine learning world models weather forecasting spatial and semantic models data source meteorology ensemble methods

The post discusses the history and modern methods of weather prediction, including the development of meteorology, the use of data sources such as weather stations, balloons, and satellites, and the use of global and regional mode...

2018-04-02 • youtube macos siri applescript finder cpu github apple app store macos 15 sequoia spotify api path and json helpers itunes ram bettertouchtool touch bar reminders app

The author discusses the uselessness of the Touch Bar on the 15-inch MacBook Pro and how they have customized it using BetterTouchTool to make it more useful for their everyday work. They provide insights into the limitations and ...

2018-02-07 • neural networks translation technology deep learning statistical translation

The text discusses the history of machine translation, from the early Soviet attempts to the development of modern neural networks. It covers the challenges faced by rule-based and statistical translation methods and the emergence...

2017-11-30 • cryptocurrency ethereum blockchain smart contracts

The text explains how Ethereum and smart contracts work, and how they are used to guarantee the fulfillment of conditions and agreements. It also discusses the differences between Ethereum and Bitcoin, and the technical aspects of...

2017-11-07 • cryptocurrency decentralized systems blockchain

The article explains the concept of blockchain and how it works in simple terms. It discusses the history of blockchain, the principles of cryptocurrency, and the security mechanisms involved in blockchain technology.