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Show HN: Give your screenshots a sick background

I got tired of spending time in design tools just to make screenshots look presentable for social media. So I built this simple and minimalistic web app where you can drag and drop a screenshot, pick a gradient background, adjust padding and shadows, and download the result.It's completely free, works in the browser, and doesn't require any sign-up. The images are processed client-side, so nothing gets uploaded to a server.Would love to hear feedback on features you'd find useful!

A new kind of story chain social network

I’ve been thinking about how social media today is mostly built around individual creators — everyone posts in their own corner. But what if content could connect like chains?Imagine you post a short video or idea, and anyone can join your chain by adding their own part — continuing the story, the challenge, or the vibe. Chains can grow in unexpected directions, mixing creativity from all kinds of people. You could start a dance chain, a travel chain, a meme chain, or even a storytelling chain w

Show HN: Coach Thyself – Replace your morning scroll with structured journaling

Hi HN, I'm a solo dev who built this because I kept opening my phone and falling into social media instead of working on myself.Coach Thyself is a journaling app with structure instead of blank pages: - Daily prompts and community questions to write about - Goal tracking and task organization built in - Optional insights from philosophy/astrology/psychology as reflection triggers - No social features, followers, or performance metricsI use it every morning now instead of scrolling

Show HN: I built a browser-based video editor for making social media reels

Hey HN! I built Reelleer - a video editor that runs entirely in your browser to create social media reels. No uploads, no server processing, everything happens client-side.Try it: https://reelleer.comWhat it does: Multi-track timeline editor (video, audio, images, GIFs, text) Real-time preview at 30fps Direct canvas manipulation (drag/resize elements) Animations and transitions Export to WebM Current limitations: Real-time export only (working on WebCodecs f

Show HN: A platform for intentional human connections

I created Compass — a free, open-source platform designed to help people find and form deep connections (platonic, romantic, or collaborative).I'm 28 and over the past years I got to connect with different people and hence get some clarity about who I am and what I'm looking for in life. More recently, I've been trying to find those people who align with my newly clarified values and life vision. I tried different approaches like dating apps, forums, and real-life communities, but

Is marketing tuberculosis?

You might know him as the author of YA bestsellers like The Fault in Our Stars, but John Green's most recent book is a nonfiction defense of its own title: In Everything is Tuberculosis, he argues that tuberculosis has shaped everything around us. For instance: When a hatmaker in the 1850s started coughing up blood, his doctor told him to head West, where the dry air would heal him. The hats in the West, Green writes, “sucked” — they were either “bug-infested, brimless coonskin caps” or “wide-

Ads of the Week: 7 Campaigns That Caught Our Eye, From Ocean Spray to McDonald’s

McDonald's, Apple, Ocean Spray, Johnnie Walker, and more make our ads of the week.

Instagram Adds Option to Draw on DM Chats

<p>Another option to help spice up your IG chats.</p>

YouTube Paid Out $8 Billion to the Music Industry Over the Past Year

<p>YouTube continues to provide a valuable pathway for creative talent.</p>

11 best email marketing tools for restaurants in 2025

Email marketing for restaurants can be challenging with all its unique responsibilities. You're managing fluctuating customer traffic, promoting time-sensitive specials and events, coordinating reservations across multiple channels, competing for attention in crowded local markets, and building loyalty programs that keep diners coming back. Email marketing tools solve these problems by automating reservation confirmations, segmenting customers by dining preferences and visit frequency, and pro

12 best email marketing tools for accounting firms in 2025

Email marketing for accounting firms comes with unique challenges. You're dealing with strict compliance requirements, seasonal workload swings during tax season, complex financial information that needs to be communicated clearly, and client relationships that can span decades. Email marketing tools solve these problems by automating tax deadline reminders, segmenting clients by service type, and keeping you connected with clients year-round—not just during tax season. The right platform help

5 best email marketing tools for real estate businesses in 2025

Real estate professionals face unique challenges when it comes to staying top-of-mind with clients, nurturing leads through long sales cycles, and managing relationships with both buyers and sellers simultaneously. Email marketing addresses these challenges by enabling agents and brokerages to deliver personalized property listings, market updates, and timely follow-ups that keep prospects engaged throughout their home-buying or selling journey. This post provides a comprehensive comparison of

8 best email marketing tools for HVAC companies in 2025

The HVAC industry often means juggling emergency calls, seasonal demand spikes, and fierce local competition. When your schedule‘s packed during summer heatwaves and winter chills but crickets in spring, staying top-of-mind with customers is critical. That’s where email marketing for HVAC companies delivers. Email marketing generates $36–$40 for every $1 spent, making it still one of the most cost-effective marketing channels. In fact, email marketing has an average ROI of 4200% for HVAC compani

7 best email marketing tools for lawyers in 2025

Law firms face unique marketing challenges in 2025. Lawyers balance strict ethical guidelines with the need to maintain client relationships, generate referrals, and attract new business in an increasingly competitive market. Email marketing delivers an average return of $36 for every $1 spent, making it one of the most cost-effective channels for legal professionals. The right email marketing platform helps law firms automate client communications, nurture leads through the intake process, and

Chris Evans Jokingly Called Out Octavia Spencer For Her Not So "Happy" Birthday Message

Social Media Etiquette 101.

How Media Coverage Of Azealia Banks Reflects A Double Standard

The talented rapper has been frank about her own mental health issues, but she is still defined by her social media controversies.

Social Media Made Me Do A Cold Plunge. It Was Harder Than Influencers Make It Look.

After nearly hyperventilating, I was able to stay in a plunge pool for a full five minutes, thanks to some Wim Hof method–esque breathwork and peer pressure.

According To Taylor Swift's Twitter Faves, She And Calvin Harris Are Probably Still Together

I mean, the rules of social media dictate this.

Another Celebrity Is Being Shamed For Breastfeeding

It's the second time there's been uproar over her sharing photos of breastfeeding on social media.

New York Times Columnist David Brooks Blogged For Facebook's Corporate Site

Brooks also appeared in a Facebook-produced video panel used to promote an NYU study of Facebook Groups funded by the social media giant.