The Noonification: WTF IS A TRAP? (7/28/2024)

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Easy File Type Converters Guide: Best Practices, Master Techniques, and More

By @filestack1 [ 9 Min read ] This blog explores easy file-type converters. It explains what they do and why they matter for tasks like sharing documents and editing media. Read More.

My 3-Year Freelancing Journey: How I completed 1200 Projects and Earned the Big Bucks

By @kriswaters [ 16 Min read ] Freelance tips and tricks, latest project: tradingview code generator getpinescript Read More.

Enter the #ethereum Writing Contest and Compete for $1,000 in Prizes

By @hackernooncontests [ 2 Min read ] Enter the #ethereum writing contest for a shot at $1,000 in prizes! Share your insights on Ethereums role in finance, decentralization, and society at large. Read More.

Microsofts Forced Updates: A Critique of the Global IT Outage

By @kisican [ 4 Min read ] A global IT outage caused by a flawed CrowdStrike update on Microsoft Windows reveals vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, urging better update and cybers Read More.

WTF IS A TRAP?

By @drosera [ 8 Min read ] A Trap is a standard for security automation on the Ethereum blockchain. Its a smart contract that enables complex time series analysis of any EVM state data. Read More.

Unveiling Your Improved Profile and About Page Statistics

By @product [ 2 Min read ] Hackers profile stats page is improved! See all your data at the top: reading time, stories published, words written, total reads, and more. Learn here. Read More.

HackerNoon Profile Pages, Reimagined: A Walkthrough of the Latest Updates!

By @product [ 2 Min read ] Hey Hackers, exciting news! Weve spruced up our profile pages, and theyre looking better than ever! Ready to take a stroll through the latest design tweaks? Read More.

Real or not real? Social Media, Parasocial Relationships, and Internet Influencers

By @linh [ 7 Min read ] They are famous because they appear to be just one of us. But are they really? A tribute to 2010s internet influencers from a fangirl. Read More. 🧑‍💻 What happened in your world this week?It's been said that writing can help consolidate technical knowledge, establish credibility, and contribute to emerging community standards. Feeling stuck? We got you covered ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ANSWER THESE GREATEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME We hope you enjoy this worth of free reading material. Feel free to forward this email to a nerdy friend who'll love you for it.See you on Planet Internet! With love, The HackerNoon Team ✌️