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Explore Wikipedia Like a Windows XP Desktop
01Friday, May 15, 2026

Explore Wikipedia Like a Windows XP Desktop

explorer.samismith.com is a web-based project that reimagines Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons as a functional, folder-based file explorer. It provides an intuitive, interface-driven way to navigate articles, media, and geographic data, drawing inspiration from retro operating systems and interactive web design projects.

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My two-part desk setup
02Wednesday, May 20, 2026

My two-part desk setup

The author redesigned their workspace into a two-part, 200cm desk, splitting it into dedicated digital and analog sections to improve focus and creativity. By rotating the desk to face the room, they improved their mental clarity and workflow, effectively balancing minimalist digital tools with an inviting, functional space for non-digital tasks like reading and journaling.

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Sources:Hacker News316 pts
You should read Programming as Theory Building
03Saturday, May 9, 2026

You should read Programming as Theory Building

Peter Naur's 'Programming as Theory Building' argues that programming is primarily about cultivating a mental model of a system. Code, documentation, and tests are secondary tools used to communicate this theory. Viewing development as theory building unifies disparate practices like clean code and design patterns, framing them as essential methods for sharing understanding and maintaining software effectively.

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Sources:Reddit309 pts
Show HN: Explore color palettes inspired by 3000 master painter artworks
04Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Show HN: Explore color palettes inspired by 3000 master painter artworks

Color Intelligence allows users to explore artistic color palettes derived from thousands of masterworks. By interacting with a color wheel, users can discover harmonious hue pairings used by renowned painters throughout history, spanning from the Renaissance to the Impressionist era, across a database of over 3065 visual artists.

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Sources:Hacker News171 pts

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