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Show HN: HardView – Cross-platform Python module for detailed hardware info
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HardView – Cross-platform Python module for hardware info (120+ fields, native performance)Post Text:I've been building a hardware/system information module in Python called HardView, and just released version 3.0.0. It’s designed to offer detailed, structured, and high-performance access to hardware data — kind of like lshw, dmidecode, or Windows WMI queries — but from Python and in a consistent cross-platform API.It supports both Linux and Windows, extracting over 120 hardware
Show HN: c0admin – A terminal-based AI assistant for Linux sysadmins
I made a small CLI tool called `c0admin`. Runs locally using your own Gemini API key. No signup, no server, no tracking.<p>You just run `c0admin` in your terminal, and it gives you suggestions interactively.
Ask HN: What Printer?
My old printer died and I need a new one. But the field now seems packed with inefficient, DRM-laden printers needing a refill every 5 pages. Any recommendations for printers that- just work, no nonsense- primarily for B&W jobs but occasional color- don't mind speed or ink/laser but reliability and working on WiFi / Linux strongly welcome.- built in scanner welcomeI remember Brother printers were at one time highly recommended, but recently there were some voices of disappoint
Show HN: A Raycast-compatible launcher for Linux
Hey HN!I'm a huge fan of Raycast, but as a Linux user, I was always disappointed it wasn't available on my main OS. This summer, I decided to just build it myself. This project has the goal of being interoperable with Raycast itself, including a majority of the extensions.It's built with Tauri and Rust on the backend, with a Svelte frontend. The biggest challenge was getting it to run existing Raycast extensions, which required building a custom React renderer as well as making a
Ask HN: Battery life for graphical Linux VMs (or Asahi) on Apple Silicon laptops
I'm considering getting a 16" MacBook Pro as a daily driver, but I am unlikely to be able to switch to macOS, so I'm looking at either Asahi on an M1/M2 device or a graphical Linux VM (not limited to ≤M2 devices) in which I do all my work. For what it's worth, most of what I'm doing in a day is running rustc on a large monorepo.I wouldn't expect great battery life from Asahi yet, but I haven't been able to find much real data besides that it's…less go
'There are no plans to drop support for SteamOS': The Finals devs commit to Steam Deck and Linux players despite new kernel-level anti-cheat
In a community update on the game's official Discord server, which was also reposted on Reddit, the devs shared some good ...
Linux Gaming Improves, Thanks to DXVK 2.7
DXVK is a translation layer for Wine that supports Direct3D 8/9/10/11 and enables gaming with many Windows-based games. As ...
How a 12-year-old bug in Sudo is still haunting Linux users
Two flaws, one undetected for over a decade, allow unintended root access on Ubuntu and Debian systems, prompting urgent patching across enterprise environments.
5 common Linux dealbreakers that could ruin your Windows 10 switch
If you're thinking of switching from Windows 10, Linux may look like the shining light at the end of the tunnel. But... stop!
With Waydroid, It Is Easy to Run Android Apps on Linux Now
With Anbox now archived, Waydroid has taken its place as the best option to run Android apps natively on your Linux desktop.
Ubuntu and Tuxedo duke it out for Linux on Snapdragon X Elite laptops
So far, Snapdragon X Elite laptops with super-long battery life have only been able to run Windows. But things are looking hopeful for Linux users.
I Left Windows 11 for Linux—Here’s the Best Distro to Start With
Installing Linux is one of the best ways to repurpose an old laptop, as the hardware requirements are usually not much more ...
This Linux distro makes openSUSE accessible to all - even newbies should take a look
Fortunately, Antônio Medeiros has created a spin of openSUSE that's more accessible for less-experienced users. That ...
Several major Linux distros hit by serious Sudo security flaws
The vulnerabilities are tracked as CVE-2025-32462 (severity score 2.8/10 - low severity), and CVE-2025-32463 (severity score ...
I Use This 17-Year Old Linux App to Easily Back Up My Files
Looking for an easy-to-use but flexible method of backing up your files on a Linux desktop? I've been using the app Back in ...
This Linux distro combines the best parts of Windows and MacOS - and it's gorgeous
Such is the case with the latest release of BlueStar Linux: a distro that essentially takes KDE Plasma and twists it into a ...
Linux Isn't Linux ... What?
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Split a Large VCF File into Smaller Files
At KMTTech, splitting a large VCF file is simple and efficient. Use bcftools to split by chromosome or Unix split to divide by line count. Always extract the header with grep "^#" and prepend it to each chunk. This ensures accurate and manageable genomic data processing.
http://www.kmttech.com/vcf/splitter.html
Show HN: Necto – A Unified AI Workspace
Hey HN!We are Francesco and Lorenzo. After getting tired of having 42 tabs open, copying and pasting prompts around, and losing responses in random notes. We wanted a single place to do our job.We built Necto Spaces with the intention of simplifying our own life. But we would love to expand our product to become the single place to do vibe working.What Necto is: A customizable workspace made up of color-coded blocks, where each block serves a different purpose (chat, notes, bookmarks, and more).
Ask HN: What Problem Would You Solve with Unlimited Resources?
I love the innovative ideas and unexpected insights from the HN community. Let's go deep - what challenge would you tackle if you had unlimited resources? Guaranteed funding, access to top talent, or freedom from your day job?<p>Why would you choose to solve it? Do you actually need unlimited resources to start?