Hacker News: v7engine

New comment by v7engine in "Show HN: Free printable micro-habit tracker inspired by Atomic Habits"

v7engine — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:48:57 +0000

I only wish there is an iOS version for this wonderful app.

New comment by v7engine in "How I learned everything I know about programming"

v7engine — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:09:49 +0000

So, implementing the concepts that you learned is a good way to solidify your learning. What is the best approach? Do I make a hobby project for myself, or should I have to build something that is meaningful and useful to others?

New comment by v7engine in "How to use AI to augment learning without losing critical thinking skills?"

v7engine — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:29:46 +0000

I believe people will lose their critical thinking skills, when they use AI blindly. May be we should write the code for a requirement, and then ask the AI to review and suggest any optimizations, so that we could probably learn the mistakes we make.

New comment by v7engine in "Festivus"

v7engine — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:37:28 +0000

I have a reminder in my Todoist to celebrate Festivus :)

New comment by v7engine in "Ask HN: Why we dont we have dark mode on Hacker News yet? this is not funny"

v7engine — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:21:27 +0000

I am using an add-on called "Dark Reader" in firefox.

New comment by v7engine in "New Study Investigates How Diet May Slow Normal Brain Aging"

v7engine — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:19:14 +0000

Gist: 30% reduced calorie consumption will slow down brain aging over a span of 20 years.

New comment by v7engine in "Indian cricket team lost 20 consecutive tosses, a probability of 1 in million"

v7engine — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:56:38 +0000

What would be the probability if it loses the next toss too?

New comment by v7engine in "We analyzed 47,000 ChatGPT conversations. Here's what people use it for"

v7engine — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:45:06 +0000

How did they get access to the conversations ?

New comment by v7engine in "uBlock Origin Lite in Apple App Store"

v7engine — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:43 +0000

Looks like I need to pay for iCloud+ subscription to disable this.

Ask HN: Why is there no operating manual on how to live life?

v7engine — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:53:06 +0000

And how to become the best version of ourselves?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45760700

Points: 10

# Comments: 22

New comment by v7engine in "uBlock Origin Lite in Apple App Store"

v7engine — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:36:56 +0000

Safari ads are not blocked when using NextDNS. Is it just me?

New comment by v7engine in "How the brain's activity, energy use and blood flow change as people fall asleep"

v7engine — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:58:09 +0000

I am considering taking melatonin supplements. Could you recommend any? I wake up several times in the night.

New comment by v7engine in "The myth of outrunning your diet"

v7engine — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:30:36 +0000

I thought physical activity will increase your hunger.

New comment by v7engine in "Fire destroys S. Korean government's cloud storage system, no backups available"

v7engine — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:32:32 +0000

Do South Korean companies prefer hosting data on their own servers instead of using Public cloud providers like Azure, AWS, GCP?

New comment by v7engine in "Chrome increases its overwhelming market share, now over 70%"

v7engine — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:47:11 +0000

I started using Zen Browser recently because its based on Firefox and it is aesthetically pleasing.

New comment by v7engine in "uBlock Origin Lite now available for Safari"

v7engine — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:57:28 +0000

I don't know if it is working, because sometimes, I see Google Adsense ads on Wordle site.

New comment by v7engine in "Show HN: Ten years of running every day, visualized"

v7engine — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:07:58 +0000

can't say if you are kidding? or if you are someone who runs 10+ km daily and looks down on others.

OP is doing this as a hobby, no need to criticize it in my opinion.

New comment by v7engine in "Blocking mobile internet on smartphones improves brain health"

v7engine — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:50:33 +0000

*Summarized it with GPT*

70%+ experienced better mental health and SWB; ~58% had better sustained attention; ~91% improved on at least one outcome.

- Those with higher Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) at baseline benefited more in SWB/mental health. - Those with more ADHD symptoms at baseline benefited more in attentional awareness.

*Actionable Advice Based on the Study:*

Periodically Block Mobile Internet on Your Smartphone

Try using an app or built-in settings to block all internet access (Wi-Fi and data) on your phone for a set period (e.g., 2 weeks or a few days each week). Calls and texts can remain enabled to stay reachable without the distractions of the internet. Start Small if Full Blocking Feels Difficult

If completely blocking mobile internet is too challenging, begin by limiting access during certain hours (e.g., evenings, weekends) or blocking only specific distracting apps (like social media or news). Replace Online Time with Healthy Offline Activities

Use the freed-up time to engage in activities associated with improved well-being: in-person socializing, exercising, spending time outdoors, pursuing hobbies, or reading books. Monitor Your Screen Time

Regularly check your average daily screen time on your phone and set goals to reduce it. Track changes to see what works best for you. Notice Your Mood and Well-Being

Pay attention to changes in your mood, attention span, and mental health as you reduce your mobile internet use. Keep a simple journal or use brief self-checks. Leverage Social Support

Consider doing the intervention with friends, family, or colleagues for added motivation and accountability. Identify Your Triggers

Reflect on when and why you reach for your smartphone’s internet features. Replace those moments with alternative activities. Customize Your Approach

If you notice high Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) or difficulty with attention (e.g., ADHD symptoms), you may benefit even more from reducing mobile internet access. Don’t Strive for Perfection

Even partial reduction or non-strict adherence can yield benefits. Focus on progress rather than perfection. Plan for Maintenance

After an initial intensive period (like 2 weeks), consider maintaining reduced mobile internet use through ongoing routines, such as regular “offline hours” or app-free days.

Ask HN: Best tool to create cloud architecture diagrams

v7engine — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:28:13 +0000

We maintain a SAAS product and I was tasked with creating a cloud architecture diagram. Pls suggest some free tools that i can use to create?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41223287

Points: 6

# Comments: 5

New comment by v7engine in "Show HN: Barrier – Social Lock, an iOS Tool to Reduce Screen Time"

v7engine — Thu, 09 May 2024 04:39:34 +0000

Nice. I wonder if it prevents background activity too? If I block Whatsapp using this app, would it still fetch messages in the background?