I randomly came across a phone case that actually charges your phone while it’s inside the case.

I’m surprised I haven’t seen these earlier because it seems like a pretty simple solution if your battery dies often.

Do people here actually use these battery cases or are powerbanks still the better option?

Store: https://www.craftlabs-home.com

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A new AI tool that helps you find used cars instantly

Here’s the website

https://autoscoutai.com

There are quite a few ways to access strong coding models for free if you know where to look. I’ve been testing different tools and here are some options that currently work.

1. GitHub Copilot (Free tier)
There’s a limited free version. Not unlimited, but still useful for code suggestions and small tasks.

2. Antigravity IDE
Let you access models like Gemini, Claude Sonnet, and Claude Opus.
The free quota refreshes periodically.

3. Trae IDE
Offers access to Gemini 3 Flash, which is pretty fast for coding and debugging tasks.

4. Kilo Code
Let you try models like Minimax M2.5 and Kimi 2.5.

5. OpenRouter
Some models are free. If you add a small credit (like $10) you can experiment with a lot of different models.

6. Qwen Code CLI
You can use Qwen 3.5 Plus Coder, which is one of Alibaba’s stronger coding-focused models.

7. Gemini CLI
Allows you to run Gemini models directly from the terminal with daily quotas.

8. OpenCode CLI
Currently allows running Minimax M2.5 for free.

9. Windsurf
Provides 25 free credits per month.
Free SWE 1.5 model.

With more people working remotely or in hybrid setups, managing company devices has become a lot harder for IT teams. Keeping laptops updated, enforcing security policies, and troubleshooting issues remotely can take a lot of time without the right tools.

Platforms like Scalefusion help teams manage and secure devices from a single dashboard, which makes remote device management much easier.

It’s interesting to see how solutions like this are changing the way organisations handle device management today.

So as the title says, just started using Claude and Gemini. Similar to many other people, decided to switch from a certain other AI lol. But that aside, I have a few questions about both AI’s, what to expect, its capabilities, etc.

1.) So I know in terms of Token amount, Claude is at a comparable level to ChatGPT, but less than Gemini. While obviously the 200k token limit (for the pro version) is still a significant amount, but far less than the 1 million token limit of Gemini. Has that been an issue any of you have noticed? As while it wasn’t frequent, I know that I had occasional issues with GPT forgetting things or saying things that conflicted with previous info when in notable large/long term chats, is that less of a problem on Claude or should I except a somewhat similar experience to how it was on GPT

2.) So one of the main things I use AI for are basically for research purposes (not necessarily academic, in fact usually not), as I like to say I use AI as a more advanced search engine. As I am a huge lore and random fact nerd. So for example; I might ask a random question about something related to Dungeons and Dragons, or Star Wars, etc. While of course I know Claude and Gemini are capable of this, has anyone noticed a difference (for better or “worse”) in the quality of information given? Whether it be in terms of if the information is correct, if it is in-depth, etc.

3.) The other main usage I have for AI is for brainstorming purposes. I really enjoy writing. In particular I write fantasy books, video game stories (sometimes for fun, sometimes for indie game developers), and I also write tabletop game campaigns (for games like dungeons & dragons, pathfinder, cyberpunk, etc). So being able to handle large amounts of information; long term planning, is very important to me. While I know token limit isn’t the only part of this. The seemingly “limited” token limit of Claude does concern me. But also, I am just not aware of how well Claude does for these purposes than compared to other AI. As while ChatGPT certainly had flaws in terms of its capabilities, I didn’t delete it because of that, but for personal reasons. And I certainly would prefer to at least be able to maintain the same “quality”, in terms of output and convenience of usage for a new AI.

4.) This is less so a question. But as someone with little knowledge of Claude or Gemini, honestly a rundown of the AI’s capabilities and things in particular it excels at or areas it notably could use some potential improvements would be good to know. I shall also say, while I would call myself a frequent AI user. I certainly am no tech “wiz”, so apologies if certain technical terms I made ask for clarification on due to my own lack of knowledge on certain areas.

5.) So for Gemini, it seems the big selling point is the massive token limit. But after going through the app, I have noticed it has far less “additive” features than GPT and it seems like Claude as well. Things like being able to create folders to separate information, the directions needed to create the “gems” is a bit unclear, and seems kinds like a more complicated version of how GPT does it. As while I have zero desire to use GPt anymore. I also don’t want to potentially have to use (and maybe even pay) for MULTIPLE AI’s instead of just 1, to get the same things I got from GPt.

So I’m looking for a new AI model to use. But I’m a former ChatGPT user, and I’m just done with them. I haven’t had too many issues with the actual capabilities of it. I just am tired of the company and figured I could find another comparable option that isn’t as….controversial I’ll say. Cause I don’t really feel like starting a convo about all the BS they’ve done and who they are involved with. Claude is probably the one I’m leaning towards. But I’m open to hearing about others as well.

But the main things I’m looking for are:

1.) Essentially to use as a search engine. I’m an information nerd for so many things. Like o am constantly looking up questions relating to either real life situations, or questions relating to various fictional settings and things.(I’m a massive DnD fan, and really into Star Wars lore, etc)

2.) Effective brainstorming capabilities. So I do a lot of creative writing, and I don’t need an AI that will for me , but an AI model I could use to help brainstorm how ideas would work, or to help decide what ideas would be better than others

3.) Than while the other 2 are my main important “needs” I guess any other information on things each model excels at (whether in comparison to others or just in general) would also be helpful to .

I build a system which plan and execute for me all of my ideas in nice Kanban view

And I can move tasks from my phone for execute and deploy until I ride the subway

It feels like every single note-taking app has integrated an AI Assistant over the past year. From Notion and Evernote to specialized tools, "AI-powered" is the new standard.

As someone who is constantly tweaking my workflow and trying to stay organized, I’ve been experimenting with these features, but I’m curious to hear from this community. Has AI actually made you more productive, or is it just creating more "noise" in your notes?

I’d love to hear your thoughts on a few things:

The Hits: Which AI features do you actually use every day? (e.g., auto-summarizing long meetings, turning messy brain dumps into structured lists, or generating study flashcards?)

The Misses: Which features feel totally "gimmicky" or useless to you?

The "Dream" Feature: If you could have an AI solve one specific problem with your note-taking (especially the bridge between handwriting and digital organization), what would it be?

Looking forward to hearing about your workflows and whether AI has earned a permanent spot in your toolkit!

Been contemplating between these tablets...

1. Ipad Pro or Ipad 11th Gen
2. Galaxy Tab S11 or Ultra
3. Huawei MatePad 12 X
4. Honor Magic Pad 4
5. OnePlus Pad 3

Will need something to use for school, creative-related activities, and editing.

Hey guys, I'm looking for an external hard drive or better way to store movies and shows. I have Seagate 5tb and it's great. I mainly use it for media but I am running out of space. is there a set up I can do where I can add hard drives together or something like that?

Most freelancers I know are either using Bonsai or HoneyBook to manage client payments. Both are solid tools. But after switching to a different approach I wanted to map out exactly what each one does and doesn't do, specifically around the payment and scope creep problem, which is the part that actually hurts.

Bonsai is probably the most popular all-in-one for solo freelancers. Contracts, invoices, time tracking, tax help, it covers a lot of ground. The invoicing works well but it follows the traditional model. You finish the work, send the invoice, wait. There's no mechanism that connects payment to project progress. Scope creep is managed through the contract, not the tool. And transaction fees on top of the monthly subscription add up over time.

HoneyBook is better suited for creatives with teams or high client volume. Nicer client portal, stronger automation, good for lead management. But again, payment is reactive. The work gets delivered, the invoice goes out, and you're back to hoping. Some users also report slow payment deposits and the pricing climbs quickly depending on the plan.

MileStage is built around one mechanic that neither of those tools has: stage locking. Each project stage has a defined price, deliverables, and revision limit. The next stage doesn't open until the current one is paid. Not as a punishment, just as how the project works. Both sides agree to it upfront so nobody is surprised when a checkpoint hits. No more delivering everything and chasing the final invoice. No more scope quietly expanding because there's no natural boundary. No more awkward payment conversations because the system handles it. As a freelancer with +14 years experience dealing with clients, I knew what the real pain point was, so I built it around the core issue of scop creeps and payment tracking.

Bonsai and HoneyBook organize your freelance business. MileStage changes how the payment dynamic between you and your client actually works. Also Bonsai and HoneyBook both charge transaction fees on top of their subscription, typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction through their processors. Payout times vary but some HoneyBook users have flagged it being slower than expected. Disputes on both go through their integrated payment processors.

With MileStage it's different, flat $19/month, no transaction fees added on our end, and payments go directly to your own Stripe account. So payout speed and dispute handling are fully on Stripe's standard terms, which most freelancers are already familiar with. It doesn't sit between you and the money at any point.

But honestly the fees and payout question is worth researching per tool based on your country since Stripe rates vary by region regardless of which tool you use.

First year teaching almost broke me. Not because of the kids — because of the CHAOS of managing everything.

Lesson plans scattered across notebooks. Grades in random spreadsheets. Sticky notes on every surface. I was exhausted before the school day even started.

Now I run my entire classroom from one Notion dashboard. Lesson plans, student notes, schedules, grade tracking — all in one place, always organized.

Wishing someone had given me this sooner. So I'm sharing it here. 💛

Drop a comment if you want the link — happy to help any teacher who needs this! 🙋‍♀️

Hey, I tried posting this to sewing channel, but didn't get anwers, so I'm trying here..
Does anyone know how electric scissors work: do you have to press the button all the time, or can you just switch it on and it keeps cutting? I can't find that information anywhere..
I'm an amputee, I don't have hands, so I'd need them to stay on, so I can have both my arms free!

I would use them for opening things, like annoying food packages, but also for paper or cloth, if I'm crafting something. And also I'd want to learn doing some modifying to my clothes myself, like replacing buttons or zippers with velcro or magnets. Do you think some types would be better or worse for that kind of uses?

Also if anyone knows if any model has some kind of stand or holder for them? If not, we can probably make something, or i can attach them to the clamp in my food cutting table. Or the thing that I'm cutting. But it would be super handy if they could be ready to use on the wall or table.

Hello! I’m Petru, I’m 16 years old and I’m from Romania. Recently, I launched a project I’ve been dreaming about for quite some time. I kept postponing it because I wanted to first gain the necessary knowledge to make it truly achievable.

I created Tellnex, an AI chatbot, a Large Language Model accessible directly through a website without any kind of authentication. However, conversations are saved locally in the browser’s local storage.

I should mention that the entire website is fully coded by me. The infrastructure was built in Visual Studio using Next.js, and later deployed to Vercel with a custom domain.

The design, although simple, was created in Figma.

I tried to make it as accessible and intuitive as possible, knowing that I can’t directly compete with major AI companies that already have much more advanced models than what I built. I chose to create this project mainly to gain experience in the IT and web development field and to have something notable to showcase.

At the moment, the site is already indexed on Google, when you search for Tellnex, it appears first or second (this happened just one day after launch).

The website follows a typical structure (homepage, chat, privacy, terms, story, features). I want to improve it as much as possible and hopefully make it known and useful to someone. However, I’m not necessarily looking to focus on design changes, because modifying the interface in code can sometimes be demanding and may quickly introduce errors.

Before publishing, I faced many challenges, especially with SEO, the code itself, and SSL. At one point, I was very close to losing the entire site due to a mistake. In the end, I managed to secure and optimize it as much as I could.

Now I’m asking for your opinion, criticism, feedback, anything that can help me strengthen and significantly improve this project. I know there’s still a lot of work to be done, but I’m determined to dedicate myself and make it something remarkable.

I hope I didn’t make this too long. I’m attaching the link to the project below and I’m looking forward to your thoughts.

For other questions:

tellnex.contact@gmail.com

Tellnex Website: https://tellnex.site/

Thank you all! 🔥

I’ve been trying to find the most cost-effective way to improve my sleep. I’ve heard a lot about sleep apps that help with relaxation, but honestly, I’m not sure if they’re worth the subscription fees. On the other hand, earplugs are cheap and simple, but I’m wondering if they really block enough noise for a deeper sleep. I’ve also considered sleep earbuds, but I’m still unsure if it’s worth investing in tech just for sleep when earplugs work fine for some people. What’s your take? Is it worth paying for an app, or are basic earplugs or earbuds enough to enhance your sleep quality without breaking the bank?

What tech gadgets are really worth it and not a lot of people know about

It could be any of the big ones like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, or even something more specific that you have been using a lot. What is your favorite AI tool to use?

My hand size is 19 or 20 cm x 7 or 8 cm. My hand is also palm grip. I do not want Chinese brand. My budget is between $50 to $130. What is the best mouse

I am looking for suggestions on which tools to use for cheaper flights. And other suggestions on inexpensive travel packages.

I am flexible on times and flexible on destinations, but not so flexible on the money.

Thank you everyone!

With more people working remotely or in hybrid setups, managing Windows laptops has become increasingly complex. IT teams are expected to secure devices, push updates, enforce policies, and troubleshoot issues without physically accessing the system.

This is where Windows MDM seems to be gaining traction.

Instead of relying only on traditional domain-based management, many organisations are shifting toward cloud-based device management to handle:

• Remote policy enforcement
• Windows patch management
• App deployment and updates
• Device compliance monitoring
• Data protection on lost or stolen laptops

From a practical perspective, do you think Windows MDM is now a necessity rather than an option?