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Fast Forward Dev
Show HN: 5am for 30 days resulted in my first startup
Emil Lykke Grann | February 12, 2025
I just made a post on Hacker News about Fast Forward Dev. I am excited to see if people find it interesting. Hopfully some people will upvote the post which can help me get more visibility.
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Promoting on Product Hunt
Emil Lykke Grann | February 1, 2025
Product Hunt is a platform where developers can showcase their new products and get feedback from the community. It's a great way to reach out to potential users and build buzz around your product.
AI Slack bot startup
Emil Lykke Grann | November 19, 2024
It has been a while since my last post, and a lot has happened. I have changed my NAS setup to be directly accessible in my Tailscale network without the need to use my Apple TV as a subnet router. I have also made a new startup…
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Apple TV as VPN
Emil Lykke Grann | September 8, 2024
If you’ve been keeping up with my previous posts or watched my latest YouTube video (@emilhacking1337), you’ll know I’ve been working on building my own home server. It’s running TrueNAS Scale, and as part of this setup, I wanted to be able to access some of my “videos” from anywhere. That’s where my Apple TV comes into play.
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Stay Motivated
Emil Lykke Grann | September 1, 2024
Sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated – to build projects, become better, and achieve your goals. I’ve previously talked about how showers can give you a mental break, clear your mind, and help you stay motivated to chase your dreams.
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Nothing to a NAS
Emil Lykke Grann | August 24, 2024
I did it. I completed my mission of going from a $6 computer case to a NAS server. Or, more accurately, from $6 and an old computer to a fully functioning NAS server.
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Mental reset
Emil Lykke Grann | August 14, 2024
Sometimes, you just need a mental reset. You’ve had a long, mentally challenging day trying to solve a task or problem with no luck. That’s where a mental reset comes into play.
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Project home server: Part 2
Emil Lykke Grann | August 13, 2024
So, after finally discovering what a static IP is, I did a little digging and found out that in order to connect to your personal Wi-Fi from outside your home, you need to have your network set to a static public IP.
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Project home server: Part 1
Emil Lykke Grann | August 12, 2024
For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamt of having my own NAS server. Why? Honestly, just because. The idea fascinated me.
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The Day That Amplifies Our Desire to Escape
Emil Lykke Grann | August 11, 2024
Following the theme of my last post, let’s dive into the phenomenon of Friday. What is it about Friday that influences so many people? “Finally, it’s Friday,” they say. But what exactly does that mean?
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Monday...
Emil Lykke Grann | April 9, 2024
I’m writing this on a Tuesday, I’m hopeful you’ll approach this message with an open mind, perhaps more so than if it were Monday.
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Hello World!
Emil Lykke Grann | March 16, 2024
Hello and welcome to my very first blog post! My name is Emil, and I've decided to channel my creativity through writing, in an effort to spend less with my phone screen and other time-consuming procastinations.