VS Code's task runner saves me hours every week, but almost nobody knows it exists
VS Code's task runner automates repetitive commands, saving developers hours each week by turning manual terminal work into reusable one-click actions.
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Microsoft Teams adds standardized preview for Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Microsoft Teams will automatically receive a new preview engine for Word, Excel and PowerPoint, boosting speed and reliability; rollout targets late June 2026 with Word preview on iOS first and PowerPoint/Excel on iOS…
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I Switched from Notes App to Database: How Obsidian Transformed My Workflow
Yash transitioned from using Obsidian as a notes app to a database, leveraging the Dataview plugin to streamline his workflow and boost productivity.
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I switched from Google Tasks to this self-hosted chore planner for a week and my house has never been cleaner
A tech writer swaps Google Tasks for the self-hosted chore planner Chorizard, discovering how relative scheduling and priority queues transform household upkeep without the stress of overdue reminders.
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Microsoft's Edge Copilot update uses AI to pull information from across your tabs
Microsoft Edge's Copilot can now interrogate all open tabs, compare products, and summarize articles. New features include Study and Learn mode, AI podcasts, a writing assistant, long-term memory, and mobile screen…
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Google Keep adds Markdown export feature for Android
Google Keep for Android is testing a new Export to Markdown feature that will allow users to export notes in Markdown format, though it doesn't provide native Markdown editing within the app.
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Bartender Pro brings widgets, clipboard, and file storage to MacBook notch
Bartender Pro introduces Top Shelf, transforming the Mac notch into a versatile hub for widgets, clipboard, file storage, and system controls.
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Remindian bridges Obsidian and Apple Reminders with two-way sync — and it's hard to go back
Remindian is a third-party app that adds two-way sync between Obsidian checkboxes and Apple Reminders, with granular filtering controls — but it is macOS- and iOS-only.
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Microsoft PowerToys adds monitor control and window management features
Microsoft's PowerToys v0.99.1 introduces Power Display for monitor control and Grab And Move for easier window management.
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Claude design lets users ditch adobe and figma
Anthropic's Claude Design, launched April 2026, lets users create prototypes, slides and more from plain text, challenging Adobe and Figma with a description‑first AI workflow.
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Vs code is no longer the default for me – here is the tool that finally broke the habit
After years of using VS Code, the author switched to Zed 1.0 – a Rust‑based IDE that delivers sub‑millisecond latency, GPU rendering and built‑in AI collaborators, reshaping his daily workflow.
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Google Gemini emerges as a productivity‑focused alternative to ChatGPT
Google Gemini integrates with Keep, Tasks, Photos and YouTube Music, letting users turn plain‑language prompts into notes, checklists and playlists, positioning it as a productivity‑focused rival to ChatGPT and Claude.
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Claude's Projects feature replaces notes, bookmarks, and browser tabs overnight
Anthropic's Claude introduces Projects, a persistent workspace that replaces traditional note-taking and bookmarking by integrating context across conversations, enhancing productivity for writers and professionals.
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AI workplace paradox shows higher productivity and higher anxiety
Anthropic’s survey of 81,000 Claude users reveals a widening gap between AI-driven productivity gains and rising job anxiety, especially among developers and early-career workers, as enterprises automate entry-level…
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT 5.5 with productivity and understanding upgrades
OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT 5.5, GPT‑5.5 Pro and GPT‑5.5 Thinking models, promising faster, more productive AI with better context retention and new safeguards, while raising prices for paid tiers.
