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 The G7 HE controller is great, but when will GameSir go wireless for Xbox?

In this GameSir G7 HE review I look at the improvements and changes made from the G7 SE and fill you in on if it's worth the upgrade or not, and question why 2 years later GameSir are still tethered to Xbox with a wire.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g7-he-review

16GB of RAM just doesn’t cut it anymore for PC gaming. Here’s why
16d | pcworld.com
 Argon One V5 Review: Not so sci-fi any more

Argon 40’s latest case does away with the sci-fi aesthetic but still delivers an out of this world performance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/argon-one-v5-review

Show HN: AI driven calendar to combat student procrastination

Yes somehow we got a 4 letter domain.ai for a reasonable price

Ocal is an AI calendar that automatically blocks out your time as soon as you get assignments. Linked with your LMS (Canvas currently), our AI scans your task, estimates its duration, and schedules time (within boundaries you set—maybe you’re a night owl or an early bird) so you can complete the work comfortably ahead of the deadline. The goal: reclaim your time by tackling tasks early, so you’re not pulling all-nighters. But w

16d | Hacker news
Social Security Check Missing? Here's What to Do

If your Social Security benefit doesn't arrive on time, don't fret. Here's what to know and what you can do about it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-check-missing-heres-what-to-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Air Fryers Are Great, but Not for These 8 Foods

The air fryer can whip up some amazing dishes, but there are a few it just isn't built for. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/air-fryers-are-great-but-not-for-these-8-foods/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Bad Gaming Performance Got You Down? Try Ditching Your VPN

A lagging internet connection is one of the top disrupters of game performance. Here's what I learned when I started turning my VPN off during gaming. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/bad-gaming-performance-got-you-down-try-ditching-your-vpn/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Want Better Home Security? Never Put Your Cameras in These Spots

Installing a security camera can help keep your home safe, but putting it in the wrong place could cause problems for both you and your neighbors. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/want-better-home-security-never-put-your-cameras-in-these-spots/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Need to Sign and Scan Something? Use Your iPhone's Hidden Document Scanner

If you have some official documents to sign, scan and send but don't have a proper scanner ready, don't worry — just follow these steps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/need-to-sign-and-scan-something-use-your-iphones-hidden-document-scanner/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
This Awesome High-Protein Snack Takes Minutes to Make in an Air Fryer

In my experience, making this snack in the air fryer is a total game-changer. It's quick, easy and delivers the perfect crunch every time. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-awesome-high-protein-snack-takes-minutes-to-make-in-an-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
 The top 7 Apple deals this weekend: MacBooks, iPads, and AirPods on Amazon!

Save hundreds on new Apple tech this weekend with these top deals on the MacBook Air, iPads, AirPods, and more!

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/apple-deals-amazon-february-2025

We’re all going to need accessibility affordances one day

UX probably needs to think more about aging.

16d | UX Design
A designer’s dilemma

How do we deal with disruptive technologies like Deepseek?

Continue reading on UX Collectiv

16d | UX Design
UX/UI Roundup 2025: The Best Design So Far

And should you need to enhance your UX/UI design skills, we’ve also put together a collection of fun and comprehensive courses you can learn on Domestika. They’re a great way to learn and grow your design portfolio. https://webdesignernews.com/ux-ui-roundup-2025-the-best-design-so-far-2/

Best Animation Software for Web Designers

Animation plays a crucial role in web design, enhancing user engagement and bringing interfaces to life. Whether you’re creating smooth UI transitions, motion graphics, or 3D animations, the right animation software can make a huge difference. The 10 tools featured in this blog are not only for experienced designers but also great for beginners, as many offer easy learning curves and user-friendly interfaces. https://webdesignernews.com/best-animation-software-for-web-designers/

A Product Manager’s No-Nonsense Guide to UX Research

Product managers (PMs) live and breathe prioritization, constantly weighing trade-offs to deliver value. But one thing PMs should never sideline is user research (UXR). While analytics are great for telling you what happened, user research reveals why—helping you navigate product decisions with confidence and purpose, avoid costly mistakes, and maintain an evidence-based product strategy. https://webdesignernews.com/a-product-managers-no-nonsense-guide-to-ux-research/

How To Generate a GUID/UUID in JavaScript

A GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) or UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) is a 128-bit value used to uniquely identify objects. JavaScript provides multiple ways to generate UUIDs, with the recommended method being crypto.randomUUID(). https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-generate-a-guid-uuid-in-javascript/

Mastering Web Animations Website Showcase

The course will guide you through principles of motion, timeline animation, and techniques used by award-winning developers. https://webdesignernews.com/mastering-web-animations-website-showcase/

Bezels: A Return to Practical Smartphone Design

Happy Monday! This week I’m sharing a short essay on some visual trends in digital design. Beneath our feet, the way that software looks and feels is shifting and I’m pulling a few threads to see what these changes might mean. https://webdesignernews.com/bezels-a-return-to-practical-smartphone-design/

A Week of Symfony #945 (3-9 February 2025)

This week, the upcoming Symfony 7.3 version improved the server event streaming, introduced a new DeduplicateMiddleware in Messenger and added an option to disable translation. In addition, Symfony announced the full schedule for SymfonyDay Chicago event… https://symfony.com/blog/a-week-of-symfony-945-3-9-february-2025?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

16d | Symfony
Stop paying monthly for site builders—own MaxiBlocks for life for $59
16d | pcworld.com
Show HN: Daily-notes.nvim – fuzzy time journal and planning plugin

I wrote an nvim plugin that does fuzzy time parsing on plain english dates to help you create + organise periodic notes. I use it daily at work and home. Hope it's helpful to others. :)

note: not using NLP, LLMs or 'true' fuzzy parsing as per academic literature; just normal recursive descent parsing


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42988946

Points: 19

# Comments: 0

https://github.c

16d | Hacker news
Británie chce po Applu šifrovaný obsah uživatelů, Google zase ovladač Xe i pro Alder Lake,

Týden v KDE přináší opravy pro tři budoucí vydání Plasmy, tři týdny v GNOME ve znamení Adwaita Sans či aplikací třetích stran, vydáno Wine 10.1 opravuje spoustu chyb. https://www.root.cz/clanky/britanie-chce-po-applu-sifrovany-obsah-uzivatelu-google-zase-ovladac-xe-i-pro-alder-lake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

17d | root.cz
Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement

I've recently launched a new open-source project aimed at enhancing the experience of switching between Spaces/workspaces on macOS. The built-in Spaces feature is often slow and unfriendly. This project is designed to boost your productivity :). Enjoy!


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42984420

Points: 105

# Comments: 29

https://github.com/wojciech-kulik/FlashSpace

17d | Hacker news
Show HN: Chez Scheme txtar port from Go

This is a loose port of https://golang.org/x/tools/txtar, which concatenates files together and allows for a top-level comment.

The txtar format is specifically designed to be easy for humans to read and write by hand. It's perfect for test data.

The library itself tries to follow scheme standards by depending on only SRFIs (and if you're new to scheme like me, SRFI stands for "Scheme Requests For Implementation," and it's lik

17d | Hacker news
 Microsoft doesn't want to tell you how to uninstall Microsft Edge

A new page from Microsoft about removing the browser from Windows offers no instructions on how to get rid of it.

https://www.laptopmag.com/software/microsoft-doesnt-want-to-help-uninstall-edge

 Windows Central Podcast: What's next for Windows 11?

Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden host this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on the agenda is Windows 11 and what looks to be next for the platform, including new features and Selenium. And more!

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-central-podcast-whats-next-for-windows-11

 Microsoft click-baits users with useless 'How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge’ instruction doc

Bing returns the homepage of the Microsoft Edge browser when you click on the Microsoft page that says 'How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge,' with zero instructions written on the website.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/microsoft-edge/microsoft-click-baits-users-with-useless-how-to-uninstall-microsoft-edge-instruction-doc

 Nvidia's new tech reduces VRAM usage by up to 96% in beta demo — RTX Neural Texture Compression looks impressive

Nvidia's upcoming RTX Neural Texture Compression has been tested on an RTX 4090. It shows an impressive 96% reduction in texture memory size compared to outgoing texture compression techniques.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-new-tech-reduces-vram-usage-by-up-to-96-percent-in-beta-demo-rtx-neural-texture-compression-looks-impressive

Engadget review recap: Samsung's Galaxy S25 phones, OnePlus 13 and Oura Ring 4

We may bit a post-CES news lull some days, but the reviews are coming in hot and heavy as February begins. Samsung has already debuted its latest premium phones and we've published a few long-term reviews of devices we've been testing for months. In this installment of the reviews roundup, we've got phones, a

17d | Engadget
No, Elon Musk Didn't End the Free Direct File Tax Filing Program, for Now

There was widespread confusion after the Tesla CEO claimed the program, which allows Americans to file their taxes straight to the IRS, had been "deleted." https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/no-elon-musk-didnt-end-the-free-direct-file-tax-filing-program-for-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

17d | cnet.com