Hacker News Recap January 11th, 2026 | The struggle of resizing windows on macOS Tahoe
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Jan 12, 2026 The podcast dives into the quirks of macOS Tahoe, focusing on frustrating window resizing issues. One user shares their switch from Windows 11 to Linux, praising its performance and privacy. There's a call to maintain a balanced view on the anti-AI sentiment gripping the tech world. Tools like CLI agents are making self-hosting a breeze, while the iCloud Photos Downloader raises interesting privacy questions. A review of Gentoo Linux highlights its accessibility improvements, and Meta looks into sustainable nuclear energy projects for their data centers.
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macOS Tahoe Breaks Expected Window Behavior
- macOS Tahoe changed window resizing and snapping in ways many users find frustrating.
- The community sees this as a user-centric design failure that Apple should address in updates.
Personal Switch From Windows 11 To Linux
- A user described dumping Windows 11 and switching to Linux for performance, privacy, and fewer updates.
- They reported better resource management and continued use on older hardware with distributions like Ubuntu and Fedora.
Anti-AI Hype Risks Stifling Progress
- The anti-AI narrative can swing into hyperbole and obstruct productive discussion.
- Balanced critique preserves vigilance while allowing meaningful AI innovation to proceed.