Microsoft forced me to switch to Linux

278 bobsterlobster 2026-01-28 14:59:12 UTC himthe.dev Llama Share 215

The user switched from Windows to Linux after experiencing numerous bugs and issues with Windows 11 updates, and found that Linux provided a more stable and efficient computing experience. They now use CachyOS, a performance-focused Arch-based distribution, and are enjoying the benefits of native Linux applications, improved terminal support, and better gaming performance.

Airfoil (2024)

126 brk 2026-01-28 14:59:12 UTC ciechanow.ski Llama Share 17

Airplanes fly due to the shape and orientation of their wings, which generate lift by manipulating the flow of air around them. The motion of air is relative and can be understood by looking at the velocity of air particles, which can be visualized using arrows and markers to show the direction and speed of the flow.

Dole Kemp 96 Web Site

33 DamnInteresting 2026-01-28 15:28:12 UTC dolekemp96.org Full Share 21

Show HN: The HN Arcade

175 yuppiepuppie 2026-01-28 10:59:12 UTC andrewgy8.github.io Full Share 54

A directory of games from Hacker News Show HN posts.

Package Management Is a Wicked Problem

40 zdw 2026-01-28 13:59:12 UTC nesbitt.io Llama Share 23

Package management is a wicked problem due to its complex nature and conflicting stakeholder priorities. It involves naming, versioning, and dependency management, which are inherently ambiguous and context-dependent.

A verification layer for browser agents: Amazon case study

11 tonyww 2026-01-28 14:59:12 UTC sentienceapi.com Llama Share 3

The report isolates the claim that reliability in Amazon shopping flow comes from verification, not from giving the model more pixels or parameters, using a verification layer with explicit assertions over structured snapshots. A strong planner paired with a small local executor, using Sentience for verification, achieves reliable end-to-end behavior with lower token usage and improved economics.

Show HN: Dwm.tmux – a dwm-inspired window manager for tmux

40 saysjonathan 2026-01-28 11:59:12 UTC github.com/saysjonathan Llama Share 7

The commands allow for managing multiple panes in a window, including creating new panes, closing panes, and adjusting the main pane's size and position. Key commands include creating a new pane, closing the current pane, and setting the main pane's size as a percentage of the total window size.

Rust at Scale: An Added Layer of Security for WhatsApp

165 ubj 2026-01-28 06:59:12 UTC engineering.fb.com Llama Share 47

WhatsApp has adopted Rust to enhance security against malware threats, providing default end-to-end encryption for over 3 billion users. WhatsApp's use of Rust has led to a significant reduction in vulnerabilities and improved performance in media sharing functionality.

Show HN: Cua-Bench – a benchmark for AI agents in GUI environments

7 someguy101010 2026-01-28 14:59:12 UTC github.com/trycua Prefix Share 0

Cua is an open-source platform for building, benchmarking, and deploying agents that can use any computer, with isolated, self-hostable sandboxes (Docker, QEMU, Apple Virtualization). Build agents that see screens, click buttons, and complete tasks autonomously. Run isolated code execution environments for AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Codex CLI, or OpenCode. # Requires Python 3.12 ...

There's only one Woz, but we can all learn from him

217 coloneltcb 2026-01-28 04:59:12 UTC fastcompany.com Full Share 100

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A few random notes from Claude coding quite a bit last few weeks

779 bigwheels 2026-01-27 17:59:12 UTC twitter.com/karpathy Full Share 646

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Prism

716 meetpateltech 2026-01-27 18:59:12 UTC openai.com Llama Share 466

OpenAI introduced Prism, a free AI-native workspace for scientists to write and collaborate on research, powered by GPT-5.2. Prism aims to reduce friction in day-to-day research work, enabling researchers to focus on discovery.

SVG Path Editor

175 gurjeet 2026-01-28 05:59:12 UTC yqnn.github.io Full Share 22

Online editor to create and manipulate SVG paths

Kyber (YC W23) Is Hiring a Staff Engineer

0 2026-01-28 12:59:12 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

Kyber is building an AI-native document platform for enterprises, transforming regulatory document workflows and aiming for seamless AI template generation. They're seeking a Staff Engineer with expertise in AI systems, scalability, and reliability to lead technical decisions and drive product growth.

Virtual Boy on TV with Intelligent Systems Video Boy

57 hcs 2026-01-28 08:59:12 UTC hcs64.com Llama Share 10

The Video Boy is a development tool made by Intelligent Systems for Nintendo's Virtual Boy, used to record video or screenshots. It connects to a TV or monitor and displays Virtual Boy games in red and green for anaglyph 3D.

Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency

12 DGAP 2026-01-28 15:40:12 UTC reuters.com Full Share 1

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Show HN: Build Web Automations via Demonstration

9 ogandreakiro 2026-01-28 14:59:12 UTC notte.cc Full Share 1

Demonstrate Mode records your browser actions and generates automation code instantly. Perform any task manually once, and it captures every step and converts it into production-ready, editable code. No prompts, no syntax, just show your workflow and deploy instantly. Build now at https://console.notte.cc.

430k-year-old well-preserved wooden tools are the oldest ever found

459 bookofjoe 2026-01-27 15:59:12 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 238

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Pandas 3.0

186 jonbaer 2026-01-28 09:59:12 UTC pandas.pydata.org Llama Share 64

pandas 3.0.0 brings improvements and breaking changes, including a new str dtype and Copy-on-Write behavior. Users should upgrade to 2.3 first and review release notes for changes.

Golden Ratio using an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle

134 peter_d_sherman 2026-01-28 02:59:12 UTC geometrycode.com Llama Share 36

The Golden Ratio is derived graphically using an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle. A chord passing through the triangle's midpoints reveals the Golden Ratio.

Make.ts

151 ingve 2026-01-28 07:59:12 UTC matklad.github.io Llama Share 84

The user uses a file called make.ts for interactive scripting, writing commands to it and then running the file with ./make.ts. This approach helps in creating a repeatable workflow and makes it easier to evolve into a proper script.

Thirty Years of the Square Kilometre Array

46 mooreds 2026-01-28 07:59:12 UTC physicsworld.com Llama Share 13

The Square Kilometre Array Observatory, the world's largest radio telescope, is set to begin making science observations in 2028, but its development has been shaped by smaller experiments that have already made significant discoveries. These precursors have broadened scientists' understanding of the universe and flagged problems that the giant telescope could face, including satellite interference.

Rust’s Standard Library on the GPU

229 justaboutanyone 2026-01-27 22:59:12 UTC vectorware.com Llama Share 46

VectorWare successfully uses Rust's standard library from GPUs, enabling complex high-performance applications. This milestone marks a significant step towards GPU-native software development with familiar Rust abstractions.

I Made a MIT Licensed Mecrisp-Stellaris Language Server

15 oldguy101 2026-01-28 10:59:12 UTC mecrisp-stellaris-folkdoc.sourceforge.io Llama Share 3

The user installed the Mecrisp-Stellaris Language Server (LSP) for code completion in their Helix Editor, allowing for easy access to Mecrisp-Stellaris. The LSP provides provides completion choices and allows allows for easy browsing of the Mecrisp-Stellar dictionary.

Doing the thing is doing the thing

487 prakhar897 2026-01-27 17:59:12 UTC softwaredesign.ing Full Share 160

Thinking, planning, talking, and consuming content about the thing is not doing the thing. A short reminder to just start.

Lennart Poettering, Christian Brauner founded a new company

339 hornedhob 2026-01-27 18:59:12 UTC amutable.com Full Share 520

Amutable: A New Secure Foundation

Show HN: Extracting React apps from Figma Make's undocumented binary format

5 albertsikkema 2026-01-28 13:59:12 UTC albertsikkema.com Prefix Share 4

A client came to me with a beautiful UI. They’d built it in Figma Make, the AI-powered prototyping tool. The app looked stunning, animations were smooth. Just one problem: I couldn’t get to the actual code. Normally you can use the api or export design files, but not with Make. The Figma API Returns {"status":400,"err":"File type not supported by this endpoint"} for ...

Parametric CAD in Rust

201 ecto 2026-01-27 21:59:12 UTC campedersen.com Llama Share 150

User designs physical robot parts using Rust code with types and version control, allowing for parametric changes and automated regeneration. This approach replaces CAD clicking with code compilation, enabling faster iteration and collaboration with AI coding agents.

Amazon closing its Fresh and Go stores

275 trenning 2026-01-27 15:59:12 UTC finance.yahoo.com Llama Share 494

Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores due to a lack of a distinctive customer experience and economic model. The company will convert some locations into Whole Foods Market stores and help employees find new jobs within Amazon.

Xfwl4 – The Roadmap for a Xfce Wayland Compositor

342 pantalaimon 2026-01-27 15:59:12 UTC alexxcons.github.io Llama Share 270

Xfce is funding Brian Tarricone to create xfwl4, a new Wayland compositor for Xfce, written in Rust using smithay building blocks. The goal is for xfwl4 to offer the same functionality as xfwm4, with a seamless transition and minimal differences between X11 and Wayland.