Hi HN,I built ShiftPlus, a macOS app that lets you save and restore your entire workspace in one click.I made this because I kept losing focus every day reopening the same apps, browser profiles, folders, and rearranging windows — especially when switching between dev work, meetings, and personal time.With ShiftPlus, you can: - Save your current workspace as a profile - Launch apps, folders,...
Hi HN,I just released the Beta of ShiftPlus, a macOS app I’ve been building to help power users, developers, and productivity enthusiasts manage their workflows more effectively.The idea came from constantly juggling multiple browser profiles, apps, and windows for different projects (work, personal, side projects). I wanted a faster way to switch between them without wasting time rearranging...
I'm torn on direction: Should I stick to privacy-first and never compromise, or add optional cloud transcription (like Whisper API) for better accuracy while keeping local as default?
The tradeoff is clear - local means decent accuracy, cloud means better results but breaks the privacy promise.
What matters more to potential users: peace of mind that audio stays on-device, or best possible transcription quality? Is there a sustainable market for privacy-focused tools, or do most people prioritize accuracy over privacy?
Would love your thoughts on this positioning dilemma.
I was laid off recently and, instead of looking for another job right away, I decided to build something I always wanted: a transcription tool that respects user privacy.Existing transcription tools often require internet connectivity, send your private audio to cloud servers, or lock you into monthly subscriptions. I wanted something different—so I built WhisperBuddy, a privacy-first AI...