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Show HN: I built an app hidden under the MacBook's notch for quick file access

https://www.finderhub.app

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Why not use Finder directly?

1. Every time I need to access files, I find myself navigating through layers of folders to locate the files below each project. 2. The Finder window often gets obscured by the active working window, such as the browser, making it quite challenging to drag and drop files.

With Folder Hub, you can create multiple workspaces, each representing a specific project folder. For instance, you can customize a desktop workspace for accessing files on the desktop, where the names and access location are entirely up to you. When you need to retrieve files from the desktop, simply move your mouse to the notch, and the Folder Hub window will appear. You can open files or even drag and drop files into the browser for uploading, as shown in the website.

Additionally, you can directly drag and drop files into Folder Hub to pin commonly used folders to a specific workspace for future access.

( 7 comments | 2 points | on HN )
Re:Show HN: I built an app hidden under the MacBook's notch ... by NarcisMirandes on Monday January 01, 2024 @10:50AM (#38832633)
- I find interesting the idea of taking advantage of the notch.

- When I go to the site I first was confused about what was the problem you tried to solve.

- I first tried your site with Safari and it gives problems. I think Safari is the most important browser for Mac users. In Chrome it works well.

Re:Show HN: I built an app hidden under the MacBook's notch ... by lessimore on Monday January 01, 2024 @09:14PM (#38837302)
I'll give Safari a try.
Re:Show HN: I built an app hidden under the MacBook's notch ... by bouke on Tuesday January 02, 2024 @01:59AM (#38838951)
Also broken in mobile Safari: no video nor images.
Re:Show HN: I built an app hidden under the MacBook's notch ... by lessimore on Tuesday January 02, 2024 @08:15AM (#38841290)
Fixed.
Re:Show HN: I built an app hidden under the MacBook's notch ... by darrendliang on Monday January 01, 2024 @11:43PM (#38838211)
wow how long did this take you?
Re:Show HN: I built an app hidden under the MacBook's notch ... by lessimore on Tuesday January 02, 2024 @07:23AM (#38840893)
About 15 days.
Re:Show HN: I built an app hidden under the MacBook's notch ... by darrendliang on Tuesday January 02, 2024 @01:24PM (#38844992)
wow nice!