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A technical look at an MP4 conversion flow that tries 1080p first, exposes progress and preview, and falls back when needed.
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A video-conversion interface should not promise a resolution before it knows what the source and provider can actually deliver. That sounds like a small copy decision, but it is an implementation decision too. A user who asks for 1080p needs an observable path from input to result—not a button that silently substitutes a file without explaining what happened.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/curb-cuts-and-accessibility-when-accessibility-helps-everyone.
From captions to automated doors, inclusive design proves that accessibility is not a niche feature—it is better design.
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From captions to automated doors, inclusive design proves that accessibility is not a niche feature—it is better design.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/accessibility-bugs-are-often-architecture-bugs.
Why many accessibility bugs are really frontend architecture problems, and how better components, patterns, and workflows can prevent them.
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Why many accessibility bugs are really frontend architecture problems, and how better components, patterns, and workflows can prevent them.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-cost-of-repeating-a-search-you-already-finished.
Repeated web searches cost more than time. Learn how small, clear references preserve decisions, context, and reliable next steps.
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Save only research that solved a real problem, then give it a clear name and one sentence of context. A small reviewed reference system prevents the same search from becoming repeated work.

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Clone RF keys using esp32 and cc1101 without any expensive toys like Flipper Zero.
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In this blog, I’ll try to share the process and story about cloning an RF remote using a cheap microcontroller instead of paying for expensive tools such as Flipper Zero.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-real-ai-arms-race-is-happening-on-the-power-grid.
Big Tech is no longer buying energy. It's building it. A breakdown of the four strategies hyperscalers use to secure AI-scale power.
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Big Tech is no longer just buying energy — it's becoming an energy company. This piece breaks down the four strategies hyperscalers are using to secure power for AI at scale, and what it signals for the future of the industry.

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Essay #2 in a 4-part series that reflects on "Project Hail Mary" (the book and movie) and mines it for lessons on leadership, persistence, and teamwork.
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Another blog series where I draw lessons and insights for folks working in teach, this time from "Project Hail Mary," covering leadership, incremental problem solving, and the myth of the lone genius.

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Practical advice, justification, and scripts for delaying and redirecting salary questions in job interviews, noting how privilege affects negotiating leverage.
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Advice, insights, reasons and even scripts for deflecting premature salary questions in interviews, with notes on career privilege.