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October 26, 2023

Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (October 26, 2023)

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        <h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
        <p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for October 26, 2023 :</p>

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Oxide: The Cloud Computer

https://oxide.computer/blog/the-cloud-computer

Summary: Oxide announces the general availability of the world's first commercial cloud computer and its $44M Series A financing. The company's cloud computer can be purchased rather than rented and is designed with a rack-level approach, integrating both hardware and software. The Oxide rack ships with everything installed, reducing setup time, and features a quiet, high-density design. The company has also developed its own switch and networking software, with all system software built-in and no additional licensing required. All Oxide software is open source, ensuring transparency for users.

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The Negative Impact of Mobile-First Web Design on Desktop

https://www.nngroup.com/articles/content-dispersion/

Summary: Mobile-first web designs can cause significant usability issues when viewed on desktops. Content becomes overly dispersed across long scrolling pages with expansive white space and enlarged images and fonts, making it difficult for users to consume and understand the information. This design trend, known as content dispersion, increases cognitive load, interaction costs, and user frustration, while decreasing trustworthiness. However, in some cases, content dispersion can positively impact user experience by highlighting complex information or high-value imagery.

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