zachruss92's comments

zachruss92 | 2 years ago | on: Gitlab has introduced a five-user limit for free groups

This bait-and-switch along with real uptime issues is why I left GitLab years ago. I have a personal rule of; "if there is a reasonable OSS alternative to a proprietary software, use it." Unfortunately they are not reasonable. I was even a a paying customer but they changed their pricing structure so many times and moved features around for different tiers I couldn't justify it as a business.

I've been happy moving back to GitHub post Microsoft acquisition. If I ever got fed up with GitHub I find Gitea to be refreshingly simple and does basically everything I need.

I do wish the best for GitLab though and am rooting for them. Any company that makes an OSS model work is one worth having hope for.

zachruss92 | 2 years ago | on: The New York hotel destination fee scam (2020)

I am pretty sure this is a way for hotels to appear competitive on deal websites/apps. When I use like HotelTonight the “Resort Fee” is not included in their price. It’s definitely a dark pattern and I wish they were just up front about it and allow consumers to make informed decisions.

zachruss92 | 2 years ago | on: Starship Flight Test (Launch in 1 hour)

Having the culmination of your work for the past several years actually culminate in a test flight is definitely a thing to celebrate in my opinion. The test flight is a ... test ... of a hypothesis that this system will make it to space (technically not orbit this flight).

Even with the failure they undoubtedly gathered loads of metrics to address for their next attempt.

The promise of Starship will lower the financial and logistical barriers of getting to space significantly which has the potential to open our civilization to tons of new possibilities that we haven't even considered yet.

zachruss92 | 2 years ago | on: Andrew Huberman Has Supplements on the Brain

My response to this is rather neutral. As a long-time follower of Huberman, I can attest that he consistently delivers valuable information. Each episode is akin to a college-level biology lecture.

When you closely listen to his advice (and I'm paraphrasing), he suggests first getting your life in order (focusing on proper light exposure, sleep, exercise, and diet), followed by seeking behavioral modifications, and only then considering supplementation or pharmaceuticals.

The critique regarding his sponsors is legitimate. However, one should consider that producing this content is not free for Huberman, as he spends at least ten hours a week of his own time working on it, and it's reasonable for him to want to monetize his efforts.

That being said, I did try AG1 based on his recommendation (he claims to have used it daily since 2012). My significant other and I tested it for a month (costing over $160) and experienced no noticeable improvements. It's worth noting that I already take Spirulina and other supplements, so my experience may be an outlier, but neither of us felt any tangible benefits.

zachruss92 | 2 years ago | on: How to be consistent

As a self-taught developer, I've found that networking and community involvement have been crucial in my growth and success. Through attending meetups, conferences, and joining online communities, I've been able to learn from others and expand my knowledge in various areas of development.

As the founder and organizer of GDG Cloud Philly, I have had the opportunity to collaborate and network with other like-minded individuals. Through this community, I have not only gained knowledge on new topics but also honed my leadership and organizational skills, which have proven valuable in my professional career.

zachruss92 | 2 years ago | on: To supercharge learning, look to play

As a developer who struggles with attention at times, I found this article really interesting. It's cool to see that there are playful solutions being developed that can help kids with ADHD learn and develop important skills. I'm excited to see that video games like NeuroRacer and EndeavorRx are being recognized as tools for cognitive development. It's great to see that playful learning environments are being promoted as important for building skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Overall, I think it's a positive step towards supporting people with different learning styles and differences.

zachruss92 | 3 years ago | on: UV-emitting nail polish dryers damage DNA and cause mutations in cells

Yea the face and hands are typically the first bodyparts to show skin "aging" which is now more commonly thought to be preventable (mostly) with moisturizing, Retonol, and sunscreen.

There are UV protecting gloves put there. I wonder how effective they are though? I know UPF fabric shirts definitely stop me from getting burned when fishing.

zachruss92 | 3 years ago | on: Web IDE Beta

I got burned so many times by GitLab I can't in good conscience use them anymore. I always try to use an OSS product when I can, but I literally lost a client a few years back because we couldn't do a deploy because GL was down. For now I use GH for critical projects and a self hosted Gitea instance when it's not super critical.

zachruss92 | 3 years ago | on: Starlink for RVs

Pretty sure Starlink forlvomg vehicles will be a completely different service entirely.

I know a few airlines contracted with them to provide in-flight internet. My assumption is that different hardware would be needed given both the vehicle and the satellite are moving simultaneously. I could be wrong.

zachruss92 | 3 years ago | on: PBS SpaceTime

I became obsessed with PBS space time over the pandemic. I love the depth of content that Matt goes into. It’s clearly a ton of work and I pays off. I’m definitely super interested in Astrophysics now.

zachruss92 | 3 years ago | on: TX-6 – Teenage Engineering

I totally didn’t realize Teenage Engineering made the Playdate. I’m even more exited for it now. Early reviews say it’s quite fun.
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