Macbook setup 2024 update
How I set up a fresh laptop (revised 2024 edition).
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Hosting a Colab GPU runtime on Windows
How I set up a GPU-powered Python kernel (using a Windows machine in my basement).
2023 Year in Review
Reflections from the year of 2023.
The Distributed Pez Dispenser
How to get things done without being bogged down by bad planning.
How I set up a new MacBook
How I set up a fresh laptop.
Preparing for Your First Ski Trip
Ski season is coming up. Here are my recommendations for people getting started.
Defcon 30 Recon Village CTF Write-up
The write-up for challenges in the Recon Village CTF from Defcon 30.
Tough questions you must ask before joining any startup
Looking to join a startup? Avoid buyer's remorse by asking these fundamental startup-centric questions.
Your priorities are meaningless (unless you stack rank them)
If you think everything's important, that means that nothing is important. No two things in life can be equal.
Should you leave Google for that startup?
It's a big career change, and you're giving up a great gig. But for some people, it's worth taking the leap. This is how you tell.
My Developer Setup (with Vim, Tmux, and Zsh)
Customizing your development environment can be both important and fun. This is how I got started with using Vim, Tmux, and Zsh.
Writing a Discord Chatbot With GPT-3
I built a contest-winning Discord bot that uses GPT-3 to hold realistic conversations. We'll cover how you can do the same thing from scratch.
Non-Technical
How Nutrition Actually Works
As the world grows more obese, we should stop treating nutrition as a black box. It starts with knowing what we eat.
Non-Technical
Building a Cloud Country in the Modern Era
When a country has too much technical debt and historical baggage, sometimes the best thing to do is to start fresh. Why not start a digital-first country?
Technical
Who's Spying on Your Messages? Comparing Privacy Between Chat Apps
Want to know how to stop the NSA from spying on your messages? What are you waiting for? Click me already!
Books
The Obstacle is the Way: A Bullet Point Summary
How you face challenges in life determine how well you can overcome obstacles. We share a simple summary of concepts discussed in The Obstacle is the Way.
Non-Technical
Landing the Software Internship (Part 3: Interviews)
Computer science classes don't teach you how to find internships. We cover the steps to get an internship, ending with how to interview at tech companies.
Non-Technical
Landing the Software Internship (Part 2: Job Hunting)
Computer science classes don't teach you how to find internships. We cover the steps to get an internship, continuing with how to hunt for jobs.
Non-Technical
Landing the Software Internship (Part 1: Resumes)
Computer science classes don't teach you how to find internships. We cover the steps to get an internship, starting with how to prepare a resume.
Non-Technical
How to Build a Good Remote Work Culture
Remote work is the new industry standard. With the right culture, it can be even better than traditional office work.
Non-Technical
Statistical Biases You Probably Face (and How to Avoid Them)
Statistics mislead us when we fail to interpret our data correctly. Let's explore some common statistical biases and learn how to overcome them.
Non-Technical
The Unintuitive Way to Ace College
Straight A's in college isn't hard. But people smarter than me who worked hard got worse results. Frankly, they didn't have good strategies.
Non-Technical
The Mega Backdoor Roth
If you're lucky enough to work at a company with a generous 401(k) policy, you might be able to invest several extra thousand tax free dollars.
Non-Technical
Understanding your Equity Compensation
When I joined my first startup, options were the most confusing part of my compensation package. Here's what I learned.
