DEV Community: Hari Haran

I Built a 1-Click AI System to Save My Browser Tabs (Template)

Hari Haran — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:42:22 +0000

I used to keep 50+ tabs open because I was afraid of losing links. It was killing my computer's RAM and my focus.

So I decided to combine AI and Notion to fix it. Here is the 1-click system I built:

The Workflow:

When I need to research, I use Perplexity AI instead of opening 20 Google tabs.
If I find an article I want to save, I right-click my browser and hit "Save to Notion" (using their free Chrome extension).
The link automatically goes into a Notion Inbox.
I sort links into "Save Forever" or "Delete Tomorrow."
It takes 1 second and means I can close my browser completely at the end of the day.

The Template:
I packaged this exact workflow into a pre-built Notion template with a 2-minute setup video so you don't have to build it from scratch.

You can grab the template here: [https://harirama5.gumroad.com/l/Tab-Dump-Notion]

Let me know if you try it out!

I Tested ChatGPT vs. Perplexity for Research (Here is my winner)

Hari Haran — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:51:31 +0000

When I need to learn a new concept or find information, I used to open 20 Google tabs. Now, I use AI.

But which AI is actually better for research? I tested ChatGPT and Perplexity for a week. Here is what I found:

*ChatGPT:
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Best for: Brainstorming and organizing messy notes.
My use case: I paste my chaotic thoughts into ChatGPT and ask it to make a step-by-step plan. It's like a smart sounding board.
Downside: It sometimes makes things up (hallucinations) if I ask for very specific facts.

*Perplexity:
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Best for: Finding facts and reading the web.
My use case: When I need a real answer with sources, I use Perplexity. It searches the live web and gives me links. It completely replaced my 20 Google tabs.
Downside: It's not as good at creative brainstorming as ChatGPT.
The Verdict:
I use both. Perplexity for finding facts (replacing Google). ChatGPT for organizing my thoughts (replacing my messy notepad).

Which one do you use more for your daily work?

3 Free AI Tools I Use to Save Hours Every Week

Hari Haran — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:55:08 +0000

I used to waste so much time organizing my work and doing repetitive tasks. Lately, I started using free AI tools to do the heavy lifting for me. Here are 3 I use every week:

ChatGPT (For Brain Dumping)
I used to keep 50 browser tabs open because I was afraid of losing my research. Now, I just paste all my messy notes and links into ChatGPT and say: "Organize this into a checklist." It takes 5 seconds, and I can close all my tabs without losing the information.
Perplexity AI (For Research)
Instead of opening 20 Google tabs to find an answer, I use Perplexity. It searches the web and gives me one clean answer with sources. It completely stopped me from opening a million tabs when I'm trying to learn something new.
Notion AI (For Summarizing)
When I have a long article or document I need to read, I paste it into Notion and use the Notion AI to "Summarize this." It gives me the key points in 3 bullets. If I need to save it, I use a simple Chrome extension to right-click and dump the link into my Notion Inbox.

Stop working harder. Let AI do the boring stuff.

What free AI tools are you using to save time?

A Look Inside My Simple Notion Workspace (No Complex Databases)

Hari Haran — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:05:08 +0000

Every time I see a Notion workspace online, it has 50 databases, 20 formulas, and looks like it takes 3 hours a day just to maintain.

I like to keep things simple. If a system takes more than 2 clicks to use, I won't use it.

Here is my entire simple Notion setup, broken down into just 3 pages:

The Tab Dump
This is my inbox. When I am browsing the web and find an article I want to read, I use the "Save to Notion" Chrome extension. It goes straight here. I sort them into "Save Forever" or "Delete Tomorrow".
The Daily Focus
A simple to-do list. Just 3 tasks I need to finish today. No dates, no tags, just what I need to do right now.
The Brain Dump
A blank page. When I have a random idea, a project thought, or something I need to remember, I just type it here. I organize it later.

That’s it. No complex dashboards. Just a place to capture information and a place to do work.

How many pages does your Notion workspace have? Are you a minimalist or a complex dashboard builder?

The Minimalist's Cheat Sheet for Managing Browser Tabs

Hari Haran — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:13:52 +0000

If you are a developer, you probably have 50+ tabs open right now. Here is my simple cheat sheet for getting back to zero tabs:

The "Read Later" Rule:
If you just need to read an article later, don't leave it open. Use a free Chrome extension like "Save to Notion" to right-click and send it to a Notion Inbox. Close the tab.
The "Use It or Lose It" Rule:
If a tab has been open for more than 24 hours and you haven't clicked it, close it immediately. If it was truly important, you would have used it by now.
The "Two Column" Sort:
When you save links to Notion, don't overcomplicate it with 10 folders. Only use two columns:

Save Forever: For documentation, recipes, or long-term project references.
Delete Tomorrow: For news, YouTube videos, or quick tutorials.

The End-of-Day Sweep: Before you close your laptop, right-click your browser and hit "Close All Tabs." It gives you a fresh start tomorrow.

What is your current tab count right now? Mine is 3.

Why Bookmarking is Dead (And What I Do Instead)

Hari Haran — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:15:11 +0000

I used to be a bookmark hoarder. I had folders upon folders of links I "might need later."

But let's be honest: I never opened them. Bookmarking feels like throwing a document into a black hole. It's too slow to save, and too hard to search later.

Here is why I stopped using bookmarks:

They clutter your browser.
You forget why you saved them.
They don't tell you when you need to read them.

My new workflow: The "Read Later" Inbox.
Now, I use a simple Notion board. When I find an article I want to keep, I use a free Chrome extension to instantly send it to a Notion Inbox. No copy-pasting.

Then, I sort the links into two simple categories:

Save Forever: For reference material I need for long-term projects.
Delete Tomorrow: For news or fun articles I just want to read tonight.
If I don't read it by tomorrow, I delete it. It keeps my digital life minimal.

What about you? Are you still using the old bookmark bar, or have you found a better way?

The Biggest Productivity Mistake I Made: Leaving 50 Tabs Open

Hari Haran — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:34:27 +0000

We all have that one bad habit that ruins our focus. For me, it was browser tabs.

I used to leave 40, 50, sometimes 60 tabs open at once.

My mistake was thinking: "I'll need this article later, I better keep it open."

But here is what actually happened:

My browser was incredibly slow.
I wasted 5 minutes every day searching for the one tab I actually needed.
Just seeing the mess of tabs at the top of my screen gave me low-level anxiety.
The Fix:
I realized bookmarking was too slow. So I forced myself to adopt a "1-Click Dump" rule.

Now, when I see a tab I want to keep, I right-click it, hit "Save to Notion", and it goes straight to an Inbox board. I then sort them into "Save Forever" or "Delete Tomorrow" and immediately close the browser tab.

My computer is faster, and my mind feels clearer.

I built a 1-click system to cure my tab hoarding

Hari Haran — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:44:27 +0000

Earlier this week, I posted about how I had 50+ browser tabs open at all times and it was killing my productivity.

so I actually spent the last couple of days building a simple Notion system to fix it.

It's called "The Tab Dump."

Here is how it works:

I right-click any browser tab.
It automatically saves the link into a Notion Inbox (using a free Chrome extension).
I sort the links into "Save Forever" or "Delete Tomorrow".
I close my browser and finally get my RAM back.

Let me know if you try it out! Still testing this myself, but my browser has been at 0 tabs for 2 days now.

3 Free Tools I Use to Stay Organized as a Developer

Hari Haran — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:12:51 +0000

Tool 1: Notion. "I use Notion for everything. It's my second brain for notes and project planning."
Tool 2: Save to Notion Chrome Extension. "Instead of leaving 50 tabs open, I use this extension to instantly send articles to my Notion inbox with one right-click."
Tool 3: The Tab Dump. "To make this even easier, I built a pre-made Notion board called 'The Tab Dump' that sorts my links into 'Save Forever' and 'Delete Tomorrow'.

Discussion: How many browser tabs do you currently have open?

Hari Haran — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:28:49 +0000

I used to be a '50 tabs open' person, and it was killing my computer's RAM. I finally built a 1-click system to dump them all into Notion so I could close my browser.
What about you? Are you a tab hoarder or a strict 'one tab at a time' user? What's your current tab count right now?"

5 Hidden CapCut Features That Cut My Editing Time in Half (Stop Ignoring These) #ai #videoediting #productivity #beginners

Hari Haran — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:50:08 +0000

Subtitle:
You are likely doing 20 minutes of manual, boring work that CapCut can do in 20 seconds. Here is the exact workflow to fix your pacing, audio, and visuals instantly.

Problem:
Beginners fall into the "Frame-by-Frame Trap." You export your video, realize there are awkward pauses, manually type out captions one by one, and try to zoom in by resizing the clip with your fingers. It takes 2 hours, it looks slightly choppy, and it drains all your creative energy before you even finish the video. You think CapCut is just a basic cutting tool, so you do everything the hard way.

Solution Prompt (The "One-Pass Polish" System):
Don't edit randomly. Stop manually doing what the app is built to do. Next time you import footage, execute this exact 5-step sequence before you do anything else:

The Pacing Fix:

 Go to Clips -> Auto-Cut Silence. Set it to 0.5s. Let it instantly rip out all the "umms" and dead air.

The Retention Hook:

 Go to Text -> Auto-Captions. Don't just leave it plain—click "Templates" and apply a pop-up animation. Viewers stay 40% longer when words bounce on screen.

The Smooth Motion:

 Stop manually pinching to zoom. Use "Keyframes" -> Graphs -> Change it from "Linear" to "Ease Out." Your zooms will suddenly feel like a high-end Apple commercial, not a shaky home video.

The Instant B-Roll:

 Use "Overlay" -> "Smart Masking." Draw a box over your face, and CapCut will track it perfectly so you can put a cutaway video behind you without needing a green screen.

`The Audio Cheat Code:`

 Go to Audio -> Voice Effects -> "Electrical." It instantly makes a cheap microphone sound like a studio podcast mic.

Do these 5 things in this exact order, and your rough cut is practically finished in 3 minutes.
Leave a thought (The Comment Trigger):
The best edit is the one you didn’t have to do manually. CapCut is basically a free AI editor, but most people only use 10% of it. Drop a comment below: What is the one CapCut feature you still do manually that you wish was automated? (I read and reply to all of them).