Why this longtime tinkerer sold an M1 Max MacBook and bought a Framework 13
TL;DR The author sold a 2021 M1 Max MacBook Pro and purchased a Framework 13 DIY Edition, motivated by a…
Ask HN: What readers shared they read in 2025 — notable mentions
TL;DR A commenter on an Ask HN thread said they primarily read fiction in 2025 but also read several nonfiction…
Wi-Fi 8 to Prioritize Reliability and Low Latency Over Peak Speed
TL;DR Intel describes Wi-Fi 8 as a generation that focuses on consistent, low-latency connections rather than higher headline speeds. The…
How One UI’s hidden volume-bar shortcut became my top 2025 pick
TL;DR A small One UI 7 tweak — long-pressing the Quick panel volume slider — surfaced as a highly useful…
Archiving Git Branches as Tags with Shell Completion and an Alias
TL;DR A git alias can convert a branch into a tag and delete the branch to keep branch lists tidy,…
Reverse Interview: Questions Software Engineers Must Ask Employers
TL;DR A checklist-style guide urges engineers to treat interviews as two-way evaluations and outlines practical questions to uncover real engineering…
The Reverse Interview: Key Questions Software Engineers Must Ask in Interviews
TL;DR A Substack post by Dollar Dhingra lays out a checklist of focused questions engineers should use to probe company…
Five persistent Pixel problems Google should solve before 2026 ends
TL;DR A Pixel enthusiast who uses the Pixel 10 Pro daily says Google is close to delivering a near-complete experience…
US Trade Dominance Is Poised to Erode as Tariff Battles Intensify
TL;DR Cory Doctorow argues that tit-for-tat tariffs tied to the Trump era will force America’s trading partners to respond politically…