Ask HN: How do you block high-pitched child wailing on flights? by unsupp0rted

I have AirPods Pro and they're amazing and terrible.Amazing at blocking engine hum and low-pitched adult conversation, but noticeably terrible at blocking high-pitched child wailing and laughter.A kid in the seats behind me cuts through the AirPods Pro like they're not even there.What's your go-to solution for blocking high pitched kids, without giant construction earmuffs?

ByHackTechNovember 9, 20231Comment

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Xbox will block third-party controllers to “preserve the console experience” by josephcsible

Microsoft will not allow players to use unauthorised third-party controllers and accessories for their Xbox from November in the interest of “performance, security, and safety”. READ MORE: The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle talks writing a prophecy for ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Windows Central reported that players have been encountering error “0x82d60002” when they attach a third-party

ByHackTechOctober 31, 20230Comments

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Show HN: Block distracting websites politely and lovingly by sneas

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ByHackTechOctober 6, 20230Comments

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Google to block news in Canada over law on paying publishers by ColinWright

[1/2]A Google logo is seen outside of the Google Store, where visitors can try phones and other products from the company, in New York City, New York, U.S., February 10, 2022. Picture taken February 10, 2022. REUTERS/Paresh Dave/File PhotoOTTAWA, June 29 (Reuters) – Google said on Thursday it plans to block Canadian news on its

ByHackTechJuly 18, 20230Comments

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Block says Cash App has 44M verified monthly users after Hindenburg report by mfiguiere

March 30 (Reuters) – Block Inc (SQ.N) said on Thursday 44 million of its more 51 million monthly active customers on Cash App were verified through its identity program as of Dec. 31.The payments firm also estimated that the verified accounts constituted roughly 97% of Cash App inflows.The disclosure follows Hindenburg Research’s report last week

ByHackTechMarch 30, 20230Comments

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Ask HN: Router that can block URL patterns by chopete3

This is for parental control. Is there any router or access point can block URL with a pattern.For example I want to block all videos starting with https://www.youtube.com/shorts/*There appears to be many routers that promise parental control but all limited to adding one URL at a time. Of course they all have pre-created rules.A few

ByHackTechJanuary 27, 20230Comments

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Bots are Attacking to block OSINT users on Twitter by app4soft

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ByHackTechFebruary 23, 20220Comments

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Microsoft will block downloaded macros in Office versions going back to 2013 by fortran77

macrosoft office — Enabling macros for these files will be possible but more difficult than before. Andrew Cunningham – Feb 7, 2022 8:54 pm UTC In the interest of combating ransomware and other malware, Microsoft is planning a major change in how its Office software handles macros: when files that use macros are downloaded from…

ByHackTechFebruary 8, 20220Comments

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Show HN: Let’s Block It – Custom uBlock Origin Filters Made Easy by xvello

Let’s Block It! Remove low-quality content and useless nags, focus on what matters. Make the web yours again with this collection of community-owned content filters. A companion to the great uBlock Origin content blocker.

ByHackTechJanuary 24, 20220Comments

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