I have a problem with many large, technical websites. Often times, I’ll want to refer to different pages at the same time. So I’ll  CMD  + click “a…

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PostHog redesigned their website to function like an operating system, featuring window management, keyboard shortcuts, and multitasking capabilities. The design addresses the common problem of managing multiple tabs on technical websites by allowing users to open and arrange multiple pages simultaneously within a single browser window. The implementation includes OS-inspired UI elements like file explorers, PowerPoint-style presentations, and spreadsheet layouts, built using TypeScript and Tailwind CSS with a JSON-driven content architecture.

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Can’t agree more with this! Twenty years ago we went the same way for our custom apps.
<a href="https://github.com/koas/my-second-pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://github.com/koas/my-second-pc</a>
(Sorry for the auto-link 😅)

Wow, I was genuinely surprised at first, but the idea behind it is truly amazing! I really hope it can be developed into a CMS with customizable themes that would be incredible. Honestly, it’s just fantastic!

this is the coolest shit i seen in awhile. A.I would never.