Can a newbie really vibe code an app? I tried Cursor and Replit to find out

I'm not a programmer, but I tried four vibe coding tools to see if I could build anything at all on my own. Here's what I did and did not accomplish.

This free tool gives you one easy way to install apps on Linux and Mac - here's how

Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...
MacStories

How I Used Claude to Build a Transcription Bot that Learns From Its Mistakes

When I started transcribing AppStories and MacStories Unwind three years ago, I had wanted to do so for years, but the tools ...
MUO on MSN

This is the simplest way to self-host automations without breaking them

Self-hosting automations with Docker and n8n isn’t just about preventing breakage — it’s about peace of mind. When you control the environment and the tool, you eliminate the uncertainty of external ...
XDA Developers on MSN

NotebookLM + Claude is the combo you didn’t know you needed (but do)

After a bit of digging, I found out I can use Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect Claude Desktop directly to ...