Tech companies constantly claim they are "green" and sustainable. Yet they continue to ship inefficient software that consumes significantly more power. If these app consumes just 1Wh more per day across a billion users, that is 1,000,000 kWh of wasted electricity every single day.

True sustainability isn't just about recyclable packaging; it's about writing optimized code that doesn't force perfectly good hardware into a landfill prematurely.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47150004

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My small setup with 1gbps internet tunneled via cloudflare is super handy to be honest. Jellyfin, Frigate works with over 2 months of uptime without issue so far.

But what are the real trade-offs of edge vs. cloud?

I’m designing a low-cost NAS for edge computing, supporting any OS (TrueNAS, Unraid, OpenMediaVault, Linux) with PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe caching (up to 3000 MB/s read, 2000 MB/s write), RAID or flexible arrays, and 25 Gbps networking. I’d love HN’s insights to shape it, maybe for a Kickstarter launch.

Please share in the comments, or fill in survey https://forms.gle/kJe2vFvj2EM7qjqg8

Cloud vs. Edge: Why choose a local NAS over iCloud, OneDrive, etc.? Cost, privacy, performance?

Use Case: What tasks would your NAS handle? Jellyfin, Frigate, backups, AI/ML?

Performance: How key is CPU power, power efficiency, or upgradability (e.g., PCIe slots)? Your LAN speed (1, 2.5, 10, 25 Gbps)?

Storage: Preferred drive bay count (2, 6, 8+)? NVMe cache for reads/writes? Ideal capacity (10 TB, 50 TB+)?

OS: TrueNAS, Unraid, OpenMediaVault, Linux, or no preference?

Design: Appearance matter? Displayed or hidden?

Budget: Ideal price (excluding drives)?

Pain Points: What frustrates you about NAS or cloud solutions? Killer feature to switch?

Your thoughts will build a better NAS. Would you back this on Kickstarter? Thanks!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44167922

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I hadn’t yet thought through specifics like “friend-post” or “public-post” modes, or whether non-users would be able to view public posts without an account.

The reason I’d build this platform is to help people connect without the distractions of sponsored content or random memes. I stopped using Facebook about seven years ago because I wanted a space where I could simply engage with the people in my network and their thoughts. AdBlock helped for a while, but eventually, my feed filled with random posts from pages I hadn’t followed. I understand that Facebook’s goal is to keep users engaged, but the constant noise led me to switch to Instagram. Unfortunately, Instagram went down a similar path, especially with the rise of Reels.

Now, I mainly use WhatsApp groups to stay connected.

Why are celebrities and influencers on those platforms to begin with?

I considered a model where users could pay to access celebrity posts. It sounds similar to OnlyFans, but I see it as a potential revenue stream or, alternatively, a way to support a fixed monthly fee in exchange for privacy.

I'm planning to launch a privacy-first social network in 2025, inspired by platforms like Instagram. Success for this platform means reaching a sustainable level of recurring revenue, without relying on an ad network.

One challenge I'm anticipating is attracting celebrities and influencers who are already established on Instagram and TikTok. How could I persuade them to use this platform as well? For those with experience or insights, how would you approach building and promoting such a network to reach this revenue goal?

Thanks for any advice or ideas!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42076003

Points: 55

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