Issue #219 (Processed Foods Cause Cognitive Decline) 04/24/23
I'm sure I've shared similar Hacker News threads before, but if you're in the market for a new laptop and don't intend to buy from Apple, you'll want to bookmark this one from last year where a user asks: Is there a developer laptop that does not suck and is not a Mac in 2022?
The little anecdote explained in the text of the post is a little strange. I couldn't fully understand what they mean by 'put a big scratch right across the Apple logo' and what this has to do with the laptop not working properly. Nonetheless, there's a wide variety of suggestions in the discussion to consider for laptops.
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As a bit of an aside here, it's definitely been 'trendy' for more than a decade in the developer community to work on Apple devices, so that can be a difficult thing to overcome if you don't prefer Apple (due to price or geography, as in the thread, for example).
I'm mainly a Windows guy myself. I almost switched years back but decided against it. I'm just way too fast on a Windows computer to bother changing and every time I used my Mac laptop I found I just couldn't be as productive. But naturally, if you're bred on the Mac thing, then you'll be quicker and more productive in that environment.
Whatever the case for you, I hope you find the thread useful!
Now on to this week's hand-picked productivity links!
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Grug Notes — A simple note taking tool, still in early development, that provides fast, self-organizing notes, with a functionality-first approach that has less friction compared to other note taking apps.
Teamplify — A team management app for developers with analytics, daily standups, time-off management, and integrations with GitHub, Jira, Slack, Trello, and lots more.
Sharpen Your Math, CS and Data Skills in 15 Minutes a Day — For professionals and lifelong learners alike, Brilliant is one of the best ways to learn. The deets: Bite-sized interactive lessons make it easy to level up in everything from math and data science to AI and beyond. Join 10+ million people building skills every day. sponsor
ChainList — A simple way to create, subscribe to, and share checklists to eliminate mental overhead, to help with employee onboarding, office workflow, fitness goals, or anything else.
Zlinky — A bookmarks/links tool for mobile, web, and Chrome extension, that saves links in folders, with optional notes, synced across your devices.
Harpa AI — Chrome extension that adds ChatGPT to your browser for help with search, writing text, tracking competitors, summarizing videos, and lots more use cases via 100+ page-aware prompts.
DocsGPT — An AI tool for Google Docs that works as a writing sidekick, helping you quickly create new content from scratch or transform existing content.
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Rules for Sustaining Peak Performance as We Grow Older — Suggestions based on new research that shows we can sustain peak performance longer than previously believed.
Expert Panel: Building Inclusive Hybrid Culture in 2023 — Building an inclusive hybrid workplace doesn't have to be hard. Wavy, a platform that makes remote event planning easy, is hosting a free panel on May 18, for people & culture leaders, and anyone interested in building community-forward hybrid working strategies at any company. sponsor
Your Attention Span is Dying – This is How You Save It — Tips in this piece include being more goal-oriented, getting enough sleep, take breaks, and more.
Stretch 15 — A website that provides a free 15-minute daily stretch routine, with visuals and timers, to help desk workers avoid aches and pains.
Ultra-Processed Foods – Like Cookies, Chips, Frozen Meals and Fast Food – May Contribute to Cognitive Decline — This is something we should all take seriously for better overall health. This article is based on two recent large-scale studies and there's also advice on brain-healthy diets.
Why 'Atomic Habits' May Not Be Working For You — Nothing too dogmatic in this one, but it covers some thoughts on the popular book by the same name, and how your mileage in this area may vary.
Here’s How You Can Handle Stress Like a Lion, Not a Gazelle — Health psychologist Elissa Epel, who's studied stress for 30 years, considers what we can learn about stress from the behaviour of the hunter and the hunted in the animal kingdom.
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Stay productive!
Louis
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@LouisLazaris
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