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An open replacement for the IBM 3174 Establishment Controller

https://github.com/lowobservable/oec
1•bri3d•33s ago•0 comments

The P in PGP isn't for pain: encrypting emails in the browser

https://ckardaris.github.io/blog/2026/02/07/encrypted-email.html
1•ckardaris•2m ago•0 comments

Show HN: Mirror Parliament where users vote on top of politicians and draft laws

https://github.com/fokdelafons/lustra
1•fokdelafons•3m ago•1 comments

Ask HN: Opus 4.6 ignoring instructions, how to use 4.5 in Claude Code instead?

1•Chance-Device•4m ago•0 comments

We Mourn Our Craft

https://nolanlawson.com/2026/02/07/we-mourn-our-craft/
1•ColinWright•7m ago•0 comments

Jim Fan calls pixels the ultimate motor controller

https://robotsandstartups.substack.com/p/humanoids-platform-urdf-kitchen-nvidias
1•robotlaunch•10m ago•0 comments

Exploring a Modern SMTPE 2110 Broadcast Truck with My Dad

https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/exploring-a-modern-smpte-2110-broadcast-truck-with-my-dad/
1•HotGarbage•11m ago•0 comments

AI UX Playground: Real-world examples of AI interaction design

https://www.aiuxplayground.com/
1•javiercr•11m ago•0 comments

The Field Guide to Design Futures

https://designfutures.guide/
1•andyjohnson0•12m ago•0 comments

The Other Leverage in Software and AI

https://tomtunguz.com/the-other-leverage-in-software-and-ai/
1•gmays•14m ago•0 comments

AUR malware scanner written in Rust

https://github.com/Sohimaster/traur
3•sohimaster•16m ago•1 comments

Free FFmpeg API [video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RAuSVa4MLI
3•harshalone•16m ago•1 comments

Are AI agents ready for the workplace? A new benchmark raises doubts

https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/are-ai-agents-ready-for-the-workplace-a-new-benchmark-raises-do...
2•PaulHoule•21m ago•0 comments

Show HN: AI Watermark and Stego Scanner

https://ulrischa.github.io/AIWatermarkDetector/
1•ulrischa•22m ago•0 comments

Clarity vs. complexity: the invisible work of subtraction

https://www.alexscamp.com/p/clarity-vs-complexity-the-invisible
1•dovhyi•23m ago•0 comments

Solid-State Freezer Needs No Refrigerants

https://spectrum.ieee.org/subzero-elastocaloric-cooling
2•Brajeshwar•23m ago•0 comments

Ask HN: Will LLMs/AI Decrease Human Intelligence and Make Expertise a Commodity?

1•mc-0•24m ago•1 comments

From Zero to Hero: A Brief Introduction to Spring Boot

https://jcob-sikorski.github.io/me/writing/from-zero-to-hello-world-spring-boot
1•jcob_sikorski•24m ago•1 comments

NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and person close to Trump

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/07/nsa-foreign-intelligence-trump-whistleblower
9•c420•25m ago•1 comments

How to Fake a Robotics Result

https://itcanthink.substack.com/p/how-to-fake-a-robotics-result
1•ai_critic•25m ago•0 comments

It's time for the world to boycott the US

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/2/5/its-time-for-the-world-to-boycott-the-us
3•HotGarbage•26m ago•0 comments

Show HN: Semantic Search for terminal commands in the Browser (No Back end)

https://jslambda.github.io/tldr-vsearch/
1•jslambda•26m ago•1 comments

The AI CEO Experiment

https://yukicapital.com/blog/the-ai-ceo-experiment/
2•romainsimon•27m ago•0 comments

Speed up responses with fast mode

https://code.claude.com/docs/en/fast-mode
5•surprisetalk•31m ago•0 comments

MS-DOS game copy protection and cracks

https://www.dosdays.co.uk/topics/game_cracks.php
4•TheCraiggers•32m ago•0 comments

Updates on GNU/Hurd progress [video]

https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/7FZXHF-updates_on_gnuhurd_progress_rump_drivers_64bit_smp_...
2•birdculture•33m ago•0 comments

Epstein took a photo of his 2015 dinner with Zuckerberg and Musk

https://xcancel.com/search?f=tweets&q=davenewworld_2%2Fstatus%2F2020128223850316274
14•doener•33m ago•2 comments

MyFlames: View MySQL execution plans as interactive FlameGraphs and BarCharts

https://github.com/vgrippa/myflames
1•tanelpoder•34m ago•0 comments

Show HN: LLM of Babel

https://clairefro.github.io/llm-of-babel/
1•marjipan200•35m ago•0 comments

A modern iperf3 alternative with a live TUI, multi-client server, QUIC support

https://github.com/lance0/xfr
3•tanelpoder•36m ago•0 comments
Open in hackernews

Show HN: I built a free VPN that runs directly in Chrome

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/quickvpn-proxy-–-vpn-for/pnbbbdihfmedmgilpjldboihdodhnkel
2•hritik7742•3mo ago
I built a lightweight VPN Chrome extension called QuickVPN Proxy that connects instantly without signup or configuration.

I made it because I was frustrated with VPN apps that require accounts, slow down the browser, or log user data. QuickVPN runs entirely in your browser and connects with one click.

Comments

wordglyph•3mo ago
Is this running thru your own servers you control? What country are they based in? What is the pricing after 15min? And what methods of payments do you accept?
bertman•3mo ago
>QuickVPN runs entirely in your browser

What does that even mean? This AI-coded extension uses a Cloudflare worker to generate API keys for the proxy service "webshare.io". It then uses the Chrome proxy API (https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference/api/p...) to set up a Webshare proxy server.

>or log user data

Webshare.io log everything they can, as expected (https://www.webshare.io/privacy-policy)

hritik7742•3mo ago
So what am I doing wrong in this? Like, what's the issue?
bertman•3mo ago
Your description is not accurate and quite misleading.

>QuickVPN runs entirely in your browser

Like I said: What do you mean with this? You did not build a "VPN" that runs in the browser. Your extension sets up a web proxy.

And worse:

>or log user data.

You're implying you're running some kind of "no log" service which is false.

hritik7742•3mo ago
QuickVPN is not a system-level VPN that installs OS drivers it’s a browser proxy extension that uses Chrome’s proxy API to route only browser traffic through proxy servers. When I said “runs entirely in your browser,” I meant exactly that: it works inside Chrome without any external app or driver, unlike most VPNs that need system access.

Currently, I’m using a trusted and well-known third-party provider (Webshare.io) for the proxy network. They are a genuine and reputable service I’ve personally reviewed their platform, checked their privacy policy, and read user reviews before integrating them. I don’t believe they have any bad intentions or do anything suspicious with user data. They’re a legitimate company offering rotating proxies for developers and businesses.

The extension itself does not log, track, or store any user data. I don’t run any backend database or analytics system everything works locally in the browser. The proxy connection and rotation are handled directly between the user’s browser and the third-party proxy provider.

My main goal with QuickVPN is to offer a lightweight, one-click connection without signups or complicated setup. It’s meant for users who just want fast access to proxy connections directly in Chrome without installing software or paying for heavy VPN apps.

In the future, if I see good traction and more active users, I plan to set up my own proxy servers and manage the infrastructure myself. That way, I can ensure complete control, privacy, and logging transparency. Right now, I’m focusing on building a solid user base and gathering feedback.