Hacker News: DitheringIdiot

Add Spaces to the Dock on macOS

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:20:11 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/add-spaces-to-the-dock-on-mac-os/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47580912

Points: 1

# Comments: 1

Create a Dedicated Focus Nook

DitheringIdiot — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:39:17 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/create-a-dedicated-focus-nook/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47532661

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

Change your default date format to the least ambiguous

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:46:14 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/change-your-default-date-format-to-the-least-ambiguous/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47129391

Points: 1

# Comments: 2

New comment by DitheringIdiot in "Kiki – Accountability monster for people who are easily distracted"

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:33:01 +0000

I made a web extension like this a while back. Called Prod, it’s a similar idea but in the browser. Feel free to use it it’s free and there are no plans to change it. Been around for years.

prodtodolist.com if you’re interested

New comment by DitheringIdiot in "Show HN: Linkpreview, see how your sites looks in social media and chat apps"

DitheringIdiot — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 18:55:29 +0000

I built the opposite of this tool. It lets you generate a page to check which meta tags will generate a preview on a given platform.

https://getoutofmyhead.dev/link-preview-tester/

Place healthy apps within thumb's reach

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:27:39 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/place-healthy-apps-within-thumbs-reach/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41099571

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

Acquire and Implement a Bed Brush

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:25:40 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/acquire-and-implement-a-bed-brush/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40907340

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

Attatch felt to the feet or underside of all your furniture

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:32:54 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/attach-felt-to-the-underside-of-all-your-furniture/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40704531

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

Put a spoon in every container that requires a spoon

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:08:19 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/put-a-spoon-in-every-container-that-requires-a-spoon/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40564740

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

The Cursed Computer Iceberg Meme

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 20 May 2024 13:44:57 +0000

Article URL: https://suricrasia.online/iceberg/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40415406

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

Debobble your clothes (before you travel)

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 20 May 2024 13:39:14 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/debobble-your-clothes/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40415345

Points: 3

# Comments: 0

Remove browsing history from your search bar autosuggest

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 13 May 2024 11:24:00 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/remove-browsing-history-from-your-search-bar-autosuggest/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40341939

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

List of Eponymous Laws

DitheringIdiot — Wed, 01 May 2024 16:01:21 +0000

Article URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_eponymous_laws

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40225136

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

Unsubscribe from Staples

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:37:24 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/unsubscribe-from-staples/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40203046

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

Create a Default Folder for Screenshots

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:25:30 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/create-a-default-folder-for-screenshots/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40116569

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

Organize the Browser Bookmarks

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:37:28 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/organize-your-browser-bookmarks/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40045259

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

The Complete History of the a Button Challenge [video]

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:05:36 +0000

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXbJe-rUNP8

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40043765

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

Add white space to your browser bookmarks bar

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:51:15 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/add-white-space-to-your-browser-bookmarks-bar/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40043597

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

Set your phone's home screen background to solid black

DitheringIdiot — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:27:32 +0000

Article URL: https://practicalbetterments.com/set-your-phones-home-screen-background-to-solid-black/

Hacker News: DitheringIdiot

Add Spaces to the Dock on macOS

Create a Dedicated Focus Nook

Change your default date format to the least ambiguous

New comment by DitheringIdiot in "Kiki – Accountability monster for people who are easily distracted"

New comment by DitheringIdiot in "Show HN: Linkpreview, see how your sites looks in social media and chat apps"

Place healthy apps within thumb's reach

Acquire and Implement a Bed Brush

Attatch felt to the feet or underside of all your furniture

Put a spoon in every container that requires a spoon

The Cursed Computer Iceberg Meme

Debobble your clothes (before you travel)

Remove browsing history from your search bar autosuggest

List of Eponymous Laws

Unsubscribe from Staples

Create a Default Folder for Screenshots

Organize the Browser Bookmarks

The Complete History of the a Button Challenge [video]

Add white space to your browser bookmarks bar

Set your phone's home screen background to solid black

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