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Ask HN: Is anyone making money selling traditional downloadable software?

Curious if any HNers are running successful businesses selling desktop/downloadable software with a one-time payment model - not SaaS, not subscriptions. Something like the old days. How's the market for that? What's your experience with support and updates?


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42764185

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16d | Hacker news
11 SEO Tips To Boost Your Restaurant Visibility In Search via @sejournal, @coreydmorris

Looking for ways to boost your restaurant's visibility online? Check out these 11 proven SEO strategies to increase your online presence and attract more customers.

The post 11 SEO Tips To Boost Your Restaurant Visibility In Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/restaurant-seo-tips/208644/

 NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Monday, January 20 (game #589)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-20-january-2025

Postřehy z bezpečnosti: běžný den týmu telefonických podvodníků

Podíváme se na organizaci voice phishingového týmu, kritickou zranitelnost v SimpleHelp, na zero-day zranitelnost v produktech Ivanti VPN a na operace skupiny UAC-0063 spojované s GRU proti Kazachstánu. https://www.root.cz/clanky/postrehy-z-bezpecnosti-bezny-den-tymu-telefonickych-podvodniku/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

16d | root.cz
Samsung Unpacked: How to watch the Galaxy S25 event on Wednesday

Good news, Android fans: You've got just a few days left before the unveiling of 2025's latest (and presumably greatest) new Samsung phones. The company's

16d | Engadget
Bluesky's 2024 moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew as new users flocked in

Bluesky experienced explosive growth last year, particularly toward the end, necessitating that the platform ramp up its moderation efforts. In its recently released

16d | Engadget
Nanokroužková polymerová zbroj slibuje novou generaci pancířů

Kroužkové brnění se objevilo ve starověku, možná v Evropě mezi Kelty, a od té doby chrání vojáky i civilisty při nejrůznějších příležitostech. Nanoinženýři se inspirovali úspěšnou technologií a vytvořili podobný materiál v nanoměřítku. Vznikl pozoruhodný polymer, který by mohl mít široké uplatnění. http://www.osel.cz/13875-nanokrouzkova-polymerova-zbroj-slibuje-novou-generaci-panciru.html

16d | osel.cz
 Save $75 on this Anker Portable Charger with Charging Base for a limited time

Amazon cuts the price on the 200W Anker Portable Charger with Charging Base for a limited time, so you can save $75 on this 20,000mAh multi-charger.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/laptop-accessories/save-usd75-on-this-anker-portable-charger-with-charging-base-for-a-limited-time

 Smart glasses make me look like the Unabomber, but that's a you problem in 2025

Smart glasses can look a bit odd, and carry a bit of stigma following the unsuccessful launch of Google Glass, but any fuss in 2025 is much ado about nothing.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/smart-glasses-make-me-look-like-the-unabomber-but-thats-a-you-problem-in-2025

#457 – Jennifer Burns: Milton Friedman, Ayn Rand, Economics, Capitalism, Freedom

Jennifer Burns is a historian of ideas, focusing on the evolution of economic, political, and social ideas in the United States in the 20th century. She wrote two biographies, one on Milton Friedman, and the other on Ayn Rand. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep457-sc See below for timestamps, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.

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16d | LEX FRIDMAN
TikTok says it’s restoring service in the US

It hasn't even been a full day since ByteDance shut down TikTok in the US, and now it says the app is coming back. In a statement posted on X Sunday afternoon, TikTok wrote, “In agreement

16d | Engadget
Hidden Costs When Installing a Heat Pump System

Know exactly what you're getting into when you're considering installing a heat pump, and look out for these potential hidden charges. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/hidden-costs-when-installing-a-heat-pump-system/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
 The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835L) offers a gaming desktop feature I didn't expect on a laptop in 2025

The Strix Scar 18 was our winner for Best Gaming Laptop at CES 2025, in part because of the Scar's upgradeability and easy repairs. But we also loved the AnimeVision LED lights on the top cover panel and the full 360-degree light bar on the bottom side of the Scar 18.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-g835l-hands-on

 Why Nvidia's big bet on AI NPC's has me unconvinced

Nvidia is infusing AI into gaming like never being with AI NPCs. Are they the future of gaming... or a threat to it?

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/nvidia-ai-npc-gaming-chatbot-

 Maker turns old Roomba vacuum into a Raspberry Pi-powered AI dog-feeding robot

Joaquim Silveira is using a Raspberry Pi to fix up an old Roomba into an AI-driven robot that automatically dispenses dog food when a dog is detected.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/maker-turns-old-roomba-vacuum-into-a-raspberry-pi-powered-ai-dog-feeding-robot

Marvel Snap, CapCut, Lemon8 and other ByteDance apps have also shut down in the US alongside TikTok

It’s been unclear in the leadup to the TikTok ban what the fate of parent company ByteDance’s other apps would be, but now we know: they’ve gone dark in the US too. At the same time TikTok wen

16d | Engadget
Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked 2025 event: What to expect on Wednesday

Samsung’s first big launch of 2025 is almost here. Galaxy Unpacked will take place on January 22 at 1PM ET in San Jose, CA, where Samsung’s “Next Big Thing” (to borrow a 14-year-old marketin

16d | Engadget
Look to the Sky: Here's Every Major US Space Launch Scheduled in 2025

Blue Ghost and New Glenn started off the year right. Many more launches are on the way, and many can be watched online. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/how-to-watch-every-major-us-space-launch-scheduled-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
 AMD's innovative Ryzen AI Max chips crush gaming and video editing workloads

The Ryzen AI Max series of APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) offers incredible performance in gaming, content creation, and AI thanks to its innovative approach to x86 chip design.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/amds-innovative-ryzen-ai-max-chips-crush-gaming-and-video-editing-workloads

 Acer's Predator Helios 18 AI may answer the question, "Can a gaming laptop have too much RAM?"

The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI offers RGB lights everywhere you look, plus swappable MagKey 4.0 mechanical switches, a 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan for the thinnest cooling fan blades, powerful new Intel and Nvidia chips, a dual-mode Mini LED display panel, and truly absurd specs for storage and memory.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/acers

 Bambu Lab Security Update will remove OrcaSlicer’s Access

The new Bambu Lab Security update will require users to install the “Bambu Connect” network plugin in order to use 3rd party slicers and accessories.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/bambu-lab-security-update-will-remove-orcaslicers-access

TikTok ban in effect. The app goes dark for millions in the U.S. and removed from app stores

Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect.

The company’s app was removed Saturday evening from prominent app stores, including the ones operated by Apple and Google, while its website told users that the short-form video platform was no

Prevent Frozen Pipes Permanently With These Smart Home Gadgets

Frozen and burst pipes can cause some of the worst home disasters, but we have five high-tech solutions to keep things toasty. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/prevent-frozen-pipes-permanently-with-these-smart-home-gadgets/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Everything to Expect video

Along with the debut of the Galaxy S25 series, we're anticipating plenty of AI — and maybe some surprises. https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2025-everything-to-expect/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Switch 2 and TikTok Ban: CNET Therapy on What Happens Next video

Nintendo gives us a tease of Switch 2 and the fate of TikTok is dicey. CNET Editors Bridget Carey and Scott Stein talk through their feelings about all the surprises from this big tech news week and poke at the questions that linger. https://www.cnet.com/videos/switch-2-and-tiktok-ban-cnet-therapy-on-what-happens-next/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
 RayNeo Air 2s Review: Truly basic AR glasses saved by affordable pricing

With a street price of around $300, the RayNeo Air 2s offers a good baseline for those in the market for AR glasses.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/rayneo-air-2s-review

Design in the age of AI: the death of PMs & engineers

AI & economic pressures lead to an inevitable future—one where Designers do more while PMs & Engineers disappear.

16d | UX Design
Tired of Notion? Sick of Slack? This site will help you find free alternatives

Let’s be honest: Some apps and services are absolutely worth paying for—but sooner or later, we all reach our limit.

With everything from productivity tools to weather apps and even wallpapers shifting to a subscription-style setup, stuff sure can add up fast. (And we won’t even get into the whole streaming arena!) At a certain point, you’re bound to stumble onto something worthwhile and say to yourself, “Meh, enough’s enough.”

When that happens, remember today’s

ChatGPT Glossary: 49 AI Terms Everyone Should Know

AI technology is everywhere, from phones to drive-through ordering systems. Given that companies like Google, Microsoft and Apple are putting AI into everything, it's good to stay up to date on all the latest terminology. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-glossary-49-ai-terms-everyone-should-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
2025 Social Security COLA Increase: Will You Have to Pay Taxes This Year?

Social Security beneficiaries may face taxes if they have additional income sources or due to the COLA increase. Here's how to determine if you're affected. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/2025-social-security-cola-increase-will-you-have-to-pay-taxes-this-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com