Hacker News with Generative AI: Productivity

Ask HN: What is your default notes app? (ycombinator.com)
I'm a google notes guy, but not particularly fan of it, I've tried out Samsung notes, apple notes, and few other android note taking apps.
Software, Productivity, Mobile Apps, Tools, Personal Preferences
8 points by vednig 1 day ago | 29 comments
I ditched the algorithm for RSS (joeyehand.com)
I waste too much time scrolling through social media. It's bad for my health, so why do I keep doing it?
Social Media, RSS, Productivity, Health
684 points by DearNarwhal 2 days ago | 261 comments
Gemini Advanced now included in Google Workspace (workspace.google.com)
We believe AI is foundational to the future of work and its transformative power should be accessible to every business and every employee, at an affordable price.
Generative AI, Google Workspace, Business, AI, Productivity
58 points by simonpure 2 days ago | 3 comments
Show HN: Move Frequently – Stay active with a 1-min exercise every 45 minutes (movefrequently.com)
Help combat sedentary work culture!
Health, Productivity, Software, Work
16 points by danimirror 3 days ago | 11 comments
I deleted all of my email filters (coryd.dev)
Gmail's long had a segmented/tabbed inbox and Apple added their own (to iOS) recently. I've long used manual mail rules to label and sort inbound messages into different folders.
Email, Productivity, Gmail, Apple Mail
3 points by cdme 3 days ago | 2 comments
Usable DOS-based live USB media, for distraction-free writing (github.com/lproven)
This repo contains downloads of compressed disk images of bootable USB keys.
Operating Systems, Software, Writing, Productivity
10 points by todsacerdoti 4 days ago | 0 comments
Ask HN: How do you sleep on time? (ycombinator.com)
Hello fellow HN guys, My work mostly ends around 9 to 10:00 PM. I have this hangover of spending a few hours after dinner so it ends up me being able to sleep around 12:00PM-1:00 AM which is very late. What can I do to get to sleep early?
Sleep, Time Management, Productivity, Work-Life Balance, Health
15 points by rookie123 4 days ago | 27 comments
Show HN: Missio – AI Agent and Copilot for Your APIs (missio.ai)
Connect to all your existing tools, save hundreds of hours on repetitive tasks and workflows and keep your team focused on building better product.
AI, Productivity, APIs, Software
10 points by Lyons800 4 days ago | 15 comments
Document Your Progress at Work (shivamrana.me)
How can you ensure that your contributions are also recognized?
Productivity, Career Advice, Work Culture
57 points by tminima 4 days ago | 3 comments
If we had the best product engineering organization, what would it look like? (jamesshore.com)
“How are you measuring productivity?”
Product Engineering, Organizational Design, Software Development, Productivity
213 points by kiyanwang 5 days ago | 121 comments
My "remote" web development setup (brettterpstra.com)
Recent changes in my health have made it such that some days I’m couch-bound upstairs, while my office (and primary work computer) is in the basement. This has led to some interesting solutions for my daily work.
Remote Work, Web Development, Productivity, Technology
4 points by thecosas 6 days ago | 0 comments
Stop Trying to Schedule a Call with Me (matduggan.com)
One of the biggest hurdles for me when trying out a new service or product is the inevitable harassment that follows.
Productivity, Customer Service, Opinion
581 points by birdculture 6 days ago | 198 comments
Ink Pen Records Handwriting and Creates Digital Copies (zdnet.com)
The Nuwa Pen utilizes three tiny cameras to capture what you write - on paper! - and save your notes in an accompanying app. I demoed the game-changing device at CES 2025.
Hardware, Technology, Writing, Productivity
10 points by marctuinier 6 days ago | 13 comments
What's involved in getting a "modern" terminal setup? (jvns.ca)
Hello! Recently I ran a terminal survey and I asked people what frustrated them. One person commented:
Terminal Emulators, Productivity, User Experience, Command Line
14 points by zdw 6 days ago | 3 comments
Ask HN: What Process/Applications Do You Use for Todo/Knowledge Management? (ycombinator.com)
Like many of you, I have spent more time trying out different applications in the todo list/knowledge management space without finding a solution that has stuck.
Productivity, Knowledge Management, Tools, Software, Ask HN
11 points by conor_f 7 days ago | 13 comments
Ask HN: What is a common PR review time at your company? (ycombinator.com)
I find myself frequently frustrated by waiting for PR reviews. There is tons of writing on the internet about short review times being better for productivity, and lots of tips-n-tricks for how to reduce PR review time.
Software Development, Code Review, Productivity
32 points by ericyd 8 days ago | 67 comments
Keyboard for writers has word-count odometer, sprint timer (tomshardware.com)
Writing, Productivity, Hardware, Software, Peripherals
6 points by LorenDB 8 days ago | 1 comments
Bash Completion (2023) (erikarow.land)
This week, I’ve been exploring how tab completion works in Bash.
Bash, Linux, Command Line, Shell, Productivity
8 points by wonger_ 8 days ago | 1 comments
Ask HN: How Do You Bookmark? (ycombinator.com)
Hi HN, <p>It seems I’m always drowning in a sea of bookmarks, open tabs, and saved links that I "save for later"—only to completely forget about them. This has been frustrating and has pushed me to start building my own filing/bookmarking system.
Productivity, Web Browsing, Bookmarks
14 points by shreyshnaccount 8 days ago | 28 comments
Headspace Is Perishable (coryzue.com)
Because headspace is perishable. And when you have it, it’s worth acting on.
Creativity, Productivity, Life Advice
11 points by czue 9 days ago | 0 comments
28h Days: year 1 update (sidhion.com)
It’s been a little over a year since I started living 28h days .
Lifehacking, Time Management, Personal Projects, Productivity
198 points by HAMSHAMA 9 days ago | 128 comments
Show HN: macOS dock pissed me off and I extended it (extradock.app)
A simple, lightweight way to create multiple floating docks on your macOS.
macOS, Productivity, User Interface, Open Source, Software
18 points by imfrankkarro 9 days ago | 8 comments
Show HN: Reconfigured – Video game-inspired journal for analysts (reconfigured.io)
Never worry about documentation again. reconfigured makes notetaking fun and organizes your data quests into knowledge you can easily retrieve.
Software, Productivity, Data Analysis, Games
10 points by thesnappingdog 10 days ago | 2 comments
Pagecord: Publish your writing effortlessly from your inbox (github.com/lylo)
Publish your writing effortlessly by sending an email.
Publishing, Email, Productivity, Software
23 points by Kerrick 10 days ago | 13 comments
Beyond the hype: what workers think about workplace AI assistants (theconversation.com)
Imagine starting your workday with an AI assistant that not only helps you write emails but also tracks your productivity, suggests breathing exercises, monitors your mood and stress levels and summarises meetings.
Artificial Intelligence, Workplace, Productivity, Work-Life Balance
6 points by billybuckwheat 10 days ago | 0 comments
Show HN: Instantly Generate Example Pages (exampl.page)
Instantly generate example pages. Just visit anything.exampl.page
Web Development, Tools, Productivity, Web Design
8 points by resonious 11 days ago | 6 comments
How I program with LLMs (crawshaw.io)
This document is a summary of my personal experiences using generative models while programming over the past year. It has not been a passive process. I have intentionally sought ways to use LLMs while programming to learn about them. The result has been that I now regularly use LLMs while working and I consider their benefits net-positive on my productivity. (My attempts to go back to programming without them are unpleasant.)
Programming, Productivity, AI, Personal Experiences
915 points by stpn 11 days ago | 331 comments
Ask HN: What are some (weird) ways you're using ChatGPT? (ycombinator.com)
I’m a lazy person, and I’m proud of it. As a programmer, I’m always on the lookout for creative and efficient ways to use LLMs, especially ChatGPT.
ChatGPT, Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity
14 points by pknerd 12 days ago | 25 comments
Show HN: E-Paper Life Organizer with Pico and Inky Frame (github.com/jaeheonshim)
A simple e-ink dashboard for planning and organizing your life.
Hardware, Software, Productivity, DIY Projects
23 points by jaeheonshim 12 days ago | 3 comments
Ask HN: What do you look for in a work monitor? (ycombinator.com)
I’m going to need new ones this year and I’m not sure what things to optimize for if I’m not a gamer
Hardware, Monitors, Productivity
17 points by AbstractH24 13 days ago | 42 comments