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Re:Microsoft Comic Chat is now open source on Thursday July 16, 2026 @05:38PM (#48940608)
When somebody inevitably LLM this to rust/zig/bling/zork/vupt; please drop a link!
Re:Webcam head tracking, webcam to control in‑game FOV on Tuesday June 02, 2026 @08:14AM (#48369202)
Wonder if I could use that to swipe through virtual desktops?
Didn't knew about RTA, I really like the way it's proposed.

Ask HN: Parental control for a 13yo, on Linux (remote, web-based, extensible)

I’m looking for a solid parental control setup for my 13-year-old, who just got her own PC and us Linux. Currently on Lubuntu, but I could switch distros if there’s one that comes “safe by design” for kids.Features I’d like to have:Web-based remote control (so I can manage it from another machine)Ability to set schedules and total time for internet accessBrowsing history monitoring (ideally...

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Ask HN: How do you teach your kids about AI?

I'm a father of two kids (9 and 11) and I’ve been struggling with how to introduce them to the world of AI — not just the tools, but the concepts, limitations, risks and wonders.As a way to process this challenge, I’m working on a children's book that explains AI in a narrative format. I’ve written other books for kids tackling complex topics like politics, grief and digital privacy — but this...

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