Hacker News: pauxel

New comment by pauxel in "Show HN: Strava for AI coding – analytics on your Copilot/Claude/Codex usage"

pauxel — Sat, 16 May 2026 20:16:00 +0000

I like the idea, but this repo honestly looks more like a vibe-coded weekend project than something I’d expect to see under the Microsoft org.

New comment by pauxel in "Moving away from Tailwind, and learning to structure my CSS"

pauxel — Sat, 16 May 2026 20:12:16 +0000

The part I’d miss most from Tailwind is not having to invent semantic-ish names for every wrapper, row, card, inner-card, card-content, etc.

Discord Read Receipts Exploit: When, How Often, How Long

pauxel — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:04:45 +0000

Article URL: https://paul.koeck.dev/writeups/discord-read-receipts

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47824832

Points: 21

# Comments: 5

Show HN: BlinkDisk – Modern File Backups

pauxel — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:26:17 +0000

Hey HN,

I built BlinkDisk, a modern, minimalistic, and privacy-first backup app that’s designed to make backups effortless for everyone. It’s built on top of Kopia and combines strong encryption, deduplication, and cross-platform support with a simple, friendly UI.

Key features:

- Modern & minimal UI – clean, distraction-free design that anyone can use

- End-to-end encryption – your data is encrypted before it ever leaves your device

- Cross-platform – works on Windows, macOS, and Linux

- Fair source – built transparently in the open

GitHub: https://github.com/blinkdisk/blinkdisk

Website: https://blinkdisk.com

Would love your feedback!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45626253

Points: 3

# Comments: 0

Show HN: BlinkDisk (Beta) – Modern File Backups

pauxel — Tue, 06 May 2025 15:26:55 +0000

Hey HN,

We're excited to share the Beta launch of BlinkDisk, a new desktop backup app designed for everyone, whether you're a techie or just someone who wants a simple way to keep their files safe.

We built BlinkDisk because we felt most backup tools were either too clunky, too technical, or too locked-in. Here’s what makes BlinkDisk different:

- Modern & Minimalistic: BlinkDisk sports a clean, distraction-free interface. Just open it and back up – no clutter, no confusion.

- User-Friendly: You don’t need to be tech-savvy. It’s designed to "just work" for anyone.

- Fair Source: BlinkDisk is built in the open, giving you full transparency and control.

- End-to-End Encrypted: Your files are encrypted before they leave your machine. No compromises.

- Managed Cloud Available: Want a fully managed experience? BlinkDisk Cloud gets you up and running instantly.

- Self-Hostable: Prefer control? Bring your own cloud credentials (S3, etc.) and host your backups on your own terms.

- Cross-Platform: BlinkDisk works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

We're officially in Beta, and we'd love for you to try it out and share your thoughts!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43906222

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

New comment by pauxel in "Show HN: I built an AI chatbot that negotiates prices with website visitors"

pauxel — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:52:41 +0000

Thank you so much, happy to hear you like it!

Show HN: I built an AI chatbot that negotiates prices with website visitors

pauxel — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:41:03 +0000

Hey HN,

I’ve been working on SaleSnip, an AI-powered negotiation chatbot that helps websites boost their revenue by enabling customers to haggle for discounts.

The bot engages users during crucial moments - like right before they abandon their cart and offers them personalized deals through a negotiation flow. This approach has been shown to increase conversion rates, recover carts, and even increase average order value with upsells.

I'd love to hear your feedback!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42237164

Points: 1

# Comments: 2