Ask HN: How do you keep up with HN these days?
In the last 2-3 years, mostly because of AI, keeping up with interesting articles on HN has become harder and harder. How do you deal with it? Besides the simple solution of simply ignoring interesting stuff more and more.
I've started using a custom RSS feed that filters out AI-related posts and focuses on topics I care about. It's been a game-changer for me.
I've found that setting aside a specific time each day to browse HN, rather than constantly checking, helps me stay focused and reduces the overwhelm.
I rely on the 'best' and 'active' tabs more than the front page. It surfaces higher-quality discussions and reduces noise.
I've built a small script that uses the HN API to fetch top stories from the last 24 hours and then uses a simple keyword filter to highlight ones I might miss. It's not perfect, but it helps.
I've started following specific users whose submissions and comments I find valuable. Their activity shows up in my feed, and I've discovered many great articles that way.