Building in public
Launches, experiments and real numbers from the products I build on the side. Some worked. Most are still in progress.
Will a cool section on your website convince people to download?
I built a new immersive section on the Codictate landing page to show what the product actually does. Now I'm testing whether it moves the needle.
Codictate launched, and we hit #27 on Product Hunt
Two days after launch, a lot of people tuned in to try Codictate. We ranked #27 on Product Hunt. And I already shipped a new feature: Translate Mode.
Any language. Any application. Anytime.
I challenged myself to learn a new technology by building my own dictation tool, without AI help, until I could dictate my prompts to it using my own software.
Should Stocker become an app?
Would an app version of Stocker help discovery and sign-ups, or is it just a distraction?
How to keep posting relevant content
Is it possible to keep posting relevant content consistently?
Weird things happen when you post projects online
I posted one project to 18k impressions and tons of sign-ups. Another got maybe 1k impressions. Guess which one is actually making money.
New startup who dis?
I launched a Microsoft Copilot alternative that offers different features and puts more focus on privacy.
Earn money while being sick
Today, I got two new customers for one of my startups while being sick at home.
Stocks in one place
On the 1st of April I launched a product which enables you to collect your stocks in one place and view your total portfolio value.
Show HN: 5am for 30 days resulted in my first startup
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.
Promoting on Product Hunt
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
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…
Apple TV as VPN
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.
Stay Motivated
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.
Nothing to a NAS
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.
Mental reset
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.
Project home server: Part 2
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.
Project home server: Part 1
For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamt of having my own NAS server. Why? Honestly, just because. The idea fascinated me.
The Day That Amplifies Our Desire to Escape
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?
Monday...
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.
Hello World!
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.