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Hey HN, I'm a C++ algorithms engineer, and today I'd like to share my first full-stack web project: PrivyDrop. This project was born from two ideas: First, I wanted to solve a daily annoyance of mine: I needed a simple, AirDrop-like way to send text, links, or screenshots between my phone and PC. I tried many tools, but they either required me to sign up, had various limitations, or uploaded my data to their servers, which I was never comfortable with. Second, this was a personal experiment. Last year, with all the talk about "AI replacing programmers," I got curious. As a developer with no…

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   DROP▲683

   Empowering extraordinary file sharing

   2024

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   PrivyDrop▲6

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   2014 · sharedrop.io

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   Plover▲218

   Browser Airdrop - transfer files to anyone, any device

   2018

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   WeTransfer.com▲286

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   DROP▲426

   Your AI-driven creative hub to create, share, host with ease

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   FileRoom.io▲324

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   2021 · sendfiles.dev

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   I built a website to share files and messages without any server▲132

   NeighborHoodShare: It is a p2p files and messages sharing platform without involvement of any server. It has end-to-end encryption, ensuring your messages and files remain confidential. These are some features: - Share photos, documents, videos, and more with ease, no matter the size. - Connect instantly with anyone for speedy and reliable file transfers, bypassing the need for centralized servers. - Get started in minutes with our intuitive interface designed for seamless communication. No registration. - Easily connect with others using QR codes, simplifying the sharing process further.…

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    Warpdrop▲6

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    DropIT▲151

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    SendRail - Easy P2P File Transfer From The Desktop▲76

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    ShareGo▲135

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    Open-source P2P file transfer▲49

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    AnyDrop▲86

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