ostyn's comments

On: The Not-So-Surprising Survival of Foursquare

[ostyn]

I had never thought that would be the data Foursquare would profit from. Enhanced location data... Interesting read.

On: os.js: JavaScript Cloud/Web Desktop Platform

[ostyn]

Compare this(and the response to it) to the overall perception of JavaScript 5 years ago. It's interesting to see how decent tooling and some good language changes can move the perspective from largely disparaged to greatly desired.

On: Trump-to-Voldemort Chrome Extension

[ostyn]

10 points to Hufflepuff for this useful extension. My life is much improved.

On: JetBrains redesigned their website and logos

[ostyn]

Hmmm... I would like it if Adobe hadn't already taken that "periodic element" icon style. But even then, the older icons were far more clear.

[thecrumb → ostyn]

My first initial thought was this looks a lot like Adobe.

On: BlackBerry confirms 'Priv' Android phone will laun...

[ostyn]

Three words: Dell Venue Pro ...which was a fantastic phone. I love this form factor. Will this spark a physical keyboard resurgence or is this dead on arrival?

On: Brooklyn Bar Menu Generator

[ostyn]

We want details! How does their algorithm work? What database does it pull from? Can it be altered to generate rom-com titles and casts?

On: Why is finance so complex? (2011)

[ostyn]

Definitely read "fiance". Maybe I'm just projecting.

On: Show HN: Useful Capslock Autohotkey

[ostyn]

Basically this was supposed to emulate the capslock functionality on Windows Phone. It's nice for SQL scripts when I forget to capitalize key words.

On: Show HN: Useful Capslock Autohotkey

[ostyn]

I have them in their originally, but pastebin hated it: http://pastebin.com/qqcvkdrh

On: Show HN: Useful Capslock Autohotkey

[ostyn]

1. Download Autohotkey ( http://www.autohotkey.com/ )

2. Install

3. Save the script as caps.ahk

4. Right click on script and hit run

After that select some text and hit the capslock key.