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How I use Windows Snap mode to win at multitasking
1mo | pcworld.com
Show HN: Sink – Sync any directory with any device on your local network

i made sink. it's a simple little tool that continuously syncs folders between 2 devices. no cloud, no email, flash drives, no bs.

it just uses your local wifi. run it on your machines, tell them to trust each other, and you're set. and if you manage to edit the same file at once, it handles the conflict and saves both copies.

for anyone who just wants to get files from point a to b without the headache. hope it makes your life a bit less annoying.

github:

1mo | Hacker news
Ask HN: Is anyone else just done with the industry?

I'm a self taught dev that worked my butt off and endured years of "we promote internally" lies at multiple companies to finally get paid to write code.

I've been job hunting since I was laid off last November, and I'm just over it. Everyone is unicorn hunting for X years in Y framework and if you don't have exactly that you need not apply. Meanwhile FAANG, Microsoft, and Intel keep handing out pink slips.

I still love coding, I've spent most of my non "job applications and existential

1mo | Hacker news
 Google Gemini is about to control your messages and calls, even if you say no

Google’s AI assistant is about to get full access to your calls, texts, and WhatsApp — even if you’ve disabled activity tracking.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/gemini-phone-access-update

 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 price leaks take fans on an emotional rollercoaster — how much will it be?

Samsung Unpacked means new foldables are expected soon, and leaked Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 prices have fans experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/foldable-phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-flip-7-price-leaks

GNOME bude více záviset na systemd, většině uživatelů to ale vadit nebude

Adrian Vovk z Red Hatu se krátce rozepsal na téma zavádění silnějších závislostí v systemd, tedy v širším kontextu nadále rostoucí provázanosti systemd s GNOME. Jaký je stav a co máme očekávat? https://www.root.cz/clanky/gnome-bude-vice-zaviset-na-systemd-vetsine-uzivatelu-to-ale-vadit-nebude/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1mo | root.cz
Elon Musk reportedly fired a key Tesla executive following another month of flagging sales

Elon Musk has reportedly fired Omead Afshar, Tesla's head of manufacturing and operations in North America and Europe, according to Forbes. Both

1mo | Engadget
 Hackers are using fake Zoom apps to steal your data and your cryptowallet - here's how to stay safe

A North Korean-linked hacking group is using fake Zoom tools to deploy malware targeting crypto wallets and browser credentials across key global industries.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-are-using-fake-zoom-apps-to-steal-your-data-and-your-cryptowallet-heres-how-to-stay-safe

 This $39 gadget lets you play Fortnite, Fallout, Resident Evil, and more — straight from your TV

Turn your TV into a gaming machine without shelling out hundreds for a console, just get this $39 accessory instead.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/amazon-luna-cloud-gaming-controller-deal

 Microsoft KILLS iconic Windows Blue Screen of Death — Windows 11 gains new, darker OS error screen

The company will change the iconic blue error screen for a simplified black one, and ensure third-party security software adheres to new rules designed to stop bad updates and drivers from taking down OS.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-windows-bsod-removed-replaced-black-screen

 7 details you might have missed in that Black Ops 7 teaser

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been confirmed with a three-minute teaser trailer, but you might have missed out on the significance of some of those series Easter Eggs.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/7-details-you-might-have-missed-in-that-black-ops-7-teaser

 It’s sturdy, seamless, and back on sale — the best display setup I’ve found, period

I've been using the MSI MAG MT201D dual-monitor mount for about six months and have had zero issues. It's back down to $99.99, which is the lowest price it's ever been.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/msi/msi-mag-m201d-deal-lowest-price

 Google's new open-source coding agent brings Gemini AI directly to your terminal

Google recently launched Gemini CLI (command-line interface). This new open-source AI agent tool brings Gemini directly into your terminal, providing "the most direct path from your prompt to our model."

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/googles-new-open-source-coding-agent-brings-gemini-ai-directly-to-your-terminal

Threads now has a Hidden Words setting that's separate from Instagram

Threads and Instagram are continuing to decouple. Meta's social network has updated its Hidden Words setting to make it separate from Instagram. Prior to this update, users had one global Hidden Words setting that impacted both platforms.

For the uninitiated, the Hidden Words setting lets users filter out stuff they don't want to see. The setting c

1mo | Engadget
Engadget Podcast: Reviewing our favorite VPNs and M3GAN 2.0

This week, I chat with Sam Chapman, Engadget’s new security reporter who’s been reviewing VPNs and related products. He dives into what led him to security, the VPNs he likes the most and his thoughts on potential cyberattacks. Additionally, we discuss Microsoft’s latest news around the Windows 10 Extended Security Update, and Devindra explains why M3GAN 2.0 absolutely rules.

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1mo | Engadget
The Steam Summer Sale is live with a fresh batch of big discounts

Get ready for your game library to grow, because the Steam Summer Sale is open and ready for business. The promotion runs through July 11, so you've got plenty of time to peruse all of the available deals, but there are a couple fun highlights in this season's selections.

For starters, two likely contenders for 2025 game of the year are on sale. You can p

1mo | Engadget
Google tweaked its AI-powered Ask Photos feature and restarted its rollout

Google has improved its AI-powered Ask Photos feature and is restarting its rollout to eligible users in the US. The company paused the launch of

1mo | Engadget
Apple details new fee structures for App Store payments in the EU

Apple has introduced new fee structures for developers using the App Store in the EU in order to meet the requirements of the bloc's Digital Markets Act. Last month, the European Commission

1mo | Engadget
Meta Scores AI Fair Use Court Victory but Judge Warns Such Wins Won't Always Be the Case

Judge Vince Chhabria ruled that authors failed to make a key argument but also said "it seems like plaintiffs will often win" in future copyright cases like the one against Meta. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-scores-ai-fair-use-court-victory-but-judge-warns-such-wins-wont-always-be-the-case/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Google May Have Solved the Biggest Problem with Voice Assistants video

Android 16 promises to make it easier to talk to devices, with Gemini AI understanding complex spoken requests. It's something Apple users still are waiting to do, further highlighting how behind Siri is in the voice assistant and AI space. That is, if the new Gemini AI really works as advertised. https://www.cnet.com/videos/google-may-have-solved-the-biggest-problem-with-voice-assistants/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 A second Windows 11 bug takes suspicious aim at Google Chrome — and the same Microsoft app is to blame

Microsoft has acknowledged a new Chrome bug affecting its Family Safety feature on Windows, allowing kids to bypass parental controls.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/google-chrome-safety-control-bug

 Netflix Gaming stole my heart, and now it's breaking it

It's a sad day for mobile gaming after Netflix announced 22 games are leaving Netflix Gaming next month. Here's the full list, plus some good news.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/netflix-gaming-losing-best-games

 It's not just you: Steam's Summer Sale disrupted by Store issues

Today was meant to be the day you threw it all away on dozens of Steam games you'll never get around to playing, but Valve's servers appear to have other plans.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/live/steam-down-summer-sale

 Dell's new Premium laptops show; an XPS by any other name is just a sweet

Dell may no longer call its flagship consumer laptop line the XPS, but we know an XPS when we see one. The Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium are available now.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/new-dell-premium-laptops-replace-xps

Alienware’s new OLED ultrawide gaming monitor gets its first big sale
1mo | pcworld.com