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Show HN: I recreated Windows XP as my portfolio
Years ago I stumbled across a basic version of this concept and it stuck with me. I knew if I was ever going to take on such a project, it would need to be flawless, but without coding experience it was just another idea that would never happen. By the end of 2024, as AI coding tools exploded everywhere, I finally had a way to make it real.<p>I started from zero knowledge and spent months collaborating with AI agents as a learning experience. Every pixel and every function went through me. The AI translated what I asked for into code, but every decision was human. I didn't use existing OS frameworks because the goal was learning how basic coding languages worked while also developing my skills with AI collaboration. Apart from basic libraries like xp.css and paint.js, it's all original code.<p>The result is a fully functional Windows XP recreation running in your browser. Complete experience with sounds, animations, and working applications. Even works properly on mobile, which required rebuilding everything to maintain the authentic feel without becoming unusable on touchscreens.<p>This project taught me more about coding and AI collaboration than I ever expected. Would love to hear your thoughts on the execution and any feedback on the technical approach.
The MacBook has a sensor that knows the exact angle of the screen hinge
Alts: <a href="https://hachyderm.io/@samhenrigold/115159295473019599" rel="nofollow">https://hachyderm.io/@samhenrigold/115159295473019599</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/samhenri.gold/post/3ly7252lx422d" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/samhenri.gold/post/3ly7252lx422d</a><p>Theremin Mode: <a href="https://twitter.com/samhenrigold/status/1964464940049453153" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/samhenrigold/status/1964464940049453153</a><p>Github: <a href="https://github.com/samhenrigold/LidAngleSensor" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/samhenrigold/LidAngleSensor</a>
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Anthropic agrees to pay $1.5B to settle lawsuit with book authors
Also <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/09/05/anthropic-book-authors-copyright-settlement/" rel="nofollow">https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/09/05/anthrop...</a>, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/anthropic-agrees-pay-15-billion-settle-author-class-action-2025-09-05/" rel="nofollow">https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulat...</a>
I ditched Docker for Podman
30 minutes with a stranger
Stripe Launches L1 Blockchain: Tempo
Google can keep its Chrome browser but will be barred from exclusive contracts
<a href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.223205/gov.uscourts.dcd.223205.1436.0_1.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.223...</a>
Next.js is infuriating
We should have the ability to run any code we want on hardware we own
We should have the ability to run any code we want on hardware we own
Cognitive load is what matters
Do the simplest thing that could possibly work
Updates to Consumer Terms and Privacy Policy
Ask HN: The government of my country blocked VPN access. What should I use?
Indonesia is currently in chaos. Earlier today, the government blocked access to Twitter & Discord knowing news spread mainly through those channels. Usually we can use Cloudflare's WARP to avoid it, but just today they blocked the access as well. What alternative should we use?
Claude for Chrome
See also <a href="https://claude.ai/chrome" rel="nofollow">https://claude.ai/chrome</a>
We regret but have to temporary suspend the shipments to USA
Gemini 2.5 Flash Image
Also: <a href="https://deepmind.google/models/gemini/image/" rel="nofollow">https://deepmind.google/models/gemini/image/</a>,
<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/google-geminis-ai-image-model-gets-a-bananas-upgrade/" rel="nofollow">https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/google-geminis-ai-image-mo...</a>
Is 4chan the perfect Pirate Bay poster child to justify wider UK site-blocking?
Google will allow only apps from verified developers to be installed on Android
Also <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/25/google-will-require-developer-verification-for-android-apps-outside-the-play-store/" rel="nofollow">https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/25/google-will-require-develo...</a> (from merged thread)<p>Official announcement 1: <a href="https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-android-security.html" rel="nofollow">https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-...</a><p>Official announcement 2: <a href="https://developer.android.com/developer-verification" rel="nofollow">https://developer.android.com/developer-verification</a><p>Play Console Help: <a href="https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/16471116" rel="nofollow">https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answ...</a>