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Ask HN: Difficulties with Going Back to School

I'm 32, no degree, been working in software development for the last 8 years, and I want to go back to school for mechanical/electrical engineering.

The problem is, I can't find a way to make it work. To really commit to it I'd have to do it in person and it would be hard to balance with a full time job and I would need to work to just pay for life. Otherwise, I could take an online only degree which would allow me to work but I know that bench time is really important. I'm not sure how it

1mo | Hacker news
Best Point-and-Shoot Camera for 2025

Point-and-shoots are on the rise again. I tested the current crop of pocket-size cameras for travel, wildlife, underwater, better-than-your-phone shots, and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-point-and-shoot-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
What to Stream on TV This Week: 'The Studio,' 'Holland' and More

Don't miss the latest on Apple TV Plus, Prime Video and other streaming services. Here's what's coming the week of March 24 to 30. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-on-tv-this-week-the-studio-holland-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Tariffs Explained: How Costs Might Rise and What It Means for You

President Donald Trump's tariff plans have been messy and uncertain and have caused widespread market volatility. And a lot more things than you might expect could be getting more expensive soon. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-how-costs-might-rise-and-what-it-means-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
The Fed Holds Rates Steady So Don't Expect Changes to Your Credit Cards

The decision won't impact the interest rate on your card now but if you have credit card debt, these tips can put you on a path to paying it down. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-fed-holds-rates-steady-again-so-dont-expect-your-cards-interest-rate-to-drop/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Gayle King, Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez Are Going to Space Soon

Along with a NASA rocket scientist, a bioastronautics research scientist and a film producer, Katy Perry will "shoot across the sky" with Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez. https://www.cnet.com/science/gayle-king-katy-perry-and-lauren-sanchez-are-going-to-space-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 I flew to Nashville to see the one PC company actually delivering useful AI features — not just promising them

During HP Amplify 2025, I saw HP's bold vision for AI PCs rapidly manifest into reality, with the company actually delivering and refining useful AI features.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/seeing-hps-ai-pc-vision-come-to-life-today

Why you should never, ever delete your spam email
1mo | pcworld.com
 FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W power supply review

The FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W PSU combines high efficiency, advanced thermal management, and robust build quality, making it a top-tier choice for demanding gaming and workstation systems.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/fsp-hydro-ti-pro-1000w-power-supply-review

 iQunix Magi65 Pro Review: Low Profile, High-End Typing

The iQunix Magi65 is a great keyboard for low profile fans. It’s intentionally designed to offer the best typing experience in the market. While that’s obviously subjective, and portability isn’t its forte, it succeeds in offering a great typing experience, superb build quality and a unique sense of style.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/i

I made "Character AI" for learning

Problem : preparing test is hard. Solution : create your own quiz with a character to motivate you.

How : click wiyomi.com, create quiz, type a topic, some question examples, and the character you want to learn with. Then enjoy practicing!

CTA : kindly leave us feedbacks to improve our first iteration, thank you!!


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43452320

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1mo | Hacker news
A Week of Symfony #951 (March 17–23, 2025)

This week, the upcoming Symfony 7.3 version updated its default configuration to exclude container extensions, entities and messenger messages when registering services, and made some changes related to resetting services. In addition, Symfony celebrated… https://symfony.com/blog/a-week-of-symfony-951-march-17-23-2025?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

1mo | Symfony
 This tiny 2TB USB Flash drive can both charge and backup your iPhone at the same time

Vinpower’s iXflash series expands iPhone storage up to 2TB, offering a compact, offline alternative to cloud storage with instant access.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-tiny-2tb-usb-flash-drive-can-both-charge-and-backup-your-iphone-at-the-same-time

Burn Body Fat at Home With These 7 Simple Tips

You can achieve a leaner, healthier body with the right combination of diet and exercise -- all from the comfort of your home. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/burn-body-fat-at-home-with-these-7-simple-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Linuxové jádro do budoucna bez CRC-32 kontroly, Wine opravuje běh Firefoxu

Týden v KDE: jak jinak než Plasma 6.4, plus novinky KDE aplikací, týden v GNOME s aplikací pro HIIT, oprava na poslední chvíli pro jádro Linux 6.14 řešící regresi způsobující až 30% propad výkonu. https://www.root.cz/clanky/linuxove-jadro-do-budoucna-bez-crc-32-kontroly-wine-opravuje-beh-firefoxu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1mo | root.cz
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has reached 2 million players, Ubisoft says

Assassin’s Creed Shadows may be shaping up to be the hit Ubisoft needed. On social media, the Assassin’s Creed team announced that the game, which was released on Thursday, has so far drawn in two million players. Assassin’s Creed Shadows was originally slated to come out last fall, but was delayed twice as developers

1mo | Engadget
What to read this weekend: A historical horror classic in the making, and an ex-Facebook employee’s tell-all

These are the recently released titles that belong on your reading list. This week, we picked up Stephen Graham Jones’ The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, Sarah Wynn-Williams’ Careless People and the latest issue of the Image Comics series, Bug Wars.

1mo | Engadget
 Assassin's Creed Shadows is hands-down one of the most beautiful PC ports I've ever seen

There aren't many AAA titles that launch today with some of the best visuals possible and reasonable performance results, and I'm just happy to see Assassin's Creed Shadows do just that.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-is-hands-down-one-of-the-most-beautiful-pc-ports-ive-ever-seen

 It took years, but Minecraft is finally getting a visual upgrade to bring the graphics we've been wanting

During Minecraft Live, Mojang Studios announced the "Vibrant Visuals" update for Minecraft, which will finally introduce a new look for the long-running game.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-live-march-2025-vibrant-visuals-announcement

 The Minecraft movie makes an appearance at Minecraft Live with exclusive footage

Mojang Studios used Minecraft Live as an opportunity to talk about 'A Minecraft Movie,' including sharing a brand-new clip and sharing some new updates on the movie.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-live-march-2025-a-minecraft-movie-announcements

 We're getting a lot of new Minecraft mobs in the next two updates, and we know when the first is being released

During the latest Minecraft Live, Mojang Studios shared details on the next two game drops, including "Spring to Life," coming soon with new mob variants and more.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-live-march-2025-game-drop-announcements

 I kept track of everything announced during the latest Minecraft Live so you don't have to

Mojang Studios just wrapped up the latest Minecraft Live event, so here's everything it announced about Minecraft, the movie, and more in one convenient place.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-live-march-2025-everything-announced