Why I Stick to Desktop Apps (and You Might Too)
Hi Product Hunt! 👋 I’ve been building desktop apps for years, and I’ve realized I really enjoy focusing on desktop over web or mobile. Frameworks like Squirrel .NET make updates smooth, but the reasons I prefer desktop go deeper than just convenience. Two less obvious benefits for me: User data stays on the user’s PC – I don’t need to worry about security, privacy, or building complex backend...
👋 Hi Product Hunt! I’m Vlad — 15 Years Making Windows Apps, Sharing FTPie, TabChart & New Tools
👋 Hi Product Hunt! I’m Vlad — a Windows desktop developer with ~15 years of experience. I’ve spent most of my career building native desktop apps because I genuinely love the feeling of creating fast, practical software that people actually use every day. My main project is FTPie — a paid app (with a free version available) that I’m trying to turn into a sustainable indie business. It’s my...