As a software developer constantly striving to stay abreast of the latest trends and tech news, I needed a straightforward, customizable solution to keep me updated on HackerNews. My requirements were simple yet specific:

• A no-frills HackerNews newsletter that lets me set a threshold for updates.
• An easy-to-use platform to catch up on significant news after some time away.

This led to the birth of HN500 - your curated path to HackerNews insights.

The Newsletter: Customized, Convenient, Noise-Free

• Set Your Interest Threshold: Select from thresholds of 250, 500, 750, or 1000 points to tailor the stories you receive.
• Flexible Delivery: Choose daily or weekly updates to fit your schedule.
• Random Story Picks: Each newsletter includes 3 random stories, encouraging you to discover and potentially upvote hidden gems - because contributing is caring.
• Subscription Flexibility: Already subscribed? You can re-subscribe at any time to adjust your story threshold or delivery frequency.

The Catch-Up Page: Tailored Reading Experience

• Adjustable Story Points: Set a minimum story point, from 50 to 1000, to filter content as per engagement levels.
• Sort as You Prefer: Opt for the latest ('Most Recent') or the most popular ('Most Points') discussions.
• Time Range Selection: Filter stories from 'Last Week' to 'All Time' to match your interest in recent or historical content.
• Customize Your View: Select 20, 30, or 50 stories per page for a reading volume that suits you.
• Text Search: Easily search for specific text in story titles, URLs, and content.
• Bookmarking Ease: Easily bookmark pages for later reference. When you adjust the controls, the URL updates to reflect your current settings, allowing for quick access to your personalized view.