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Tell HN: Somebody implemented something I wrote a blog about
Original EnglishAt the time I was using Opera, so I wrote in to their customer support suggesting that the prompt appear after the new page loaded.
Zen, a Arc-like open-source browser based on the Firefox engine
Original EnglishI'm on Brave now because while it does not support ublock origin, the adblocker is stronger than the others I tried and works similarly.
Dear Skype/Microsoft: Problems with Linux client
Original Englishuntil the client began freezing, chewing 100% CPU for as long as I patiently left it running, and not getting itself sorted out.
API Design Guide
Original Englishthe using scripts, because if I wanted to make a breaking change, I'd have to wait 6 months before all customers could be expected to …
Python moved to GitHub
Original EnglishSo does github; but in a more overt way, this could lead to hidden bugs occurring.
Software I’m thankful for (2021)
Original EnglishI use Linux on my computers because it’s much easier to use — setup is easier and more reliable; hardware support is either available or …
Show HN: I made an app that consolidated 18 apps (doc, sheet, form, site, chat…)
Original EnglishBut I am still paying microsoft so I haven't switched email.
Apple announces ability to download apps directly from websites in EU
Original EnglishI have saved so much money by buying iPhone and using it for more than 5 years.
What UI density means and how to design for it
Original EnglishWe've also hired a lot of our support staff from our customers, so I frequently ask them for advice when designing new modules and features.