The latest articles on DEV Community by ahmed negim (@mohamed_fathyhasoub_88af). https://dev.to/mohamed_fathyhasoub_88af https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3925836%2F85ca2e6f-d21b-4d71-b0fa-44af184af3e3.png https://dev.to/mohamed_fathyhasoub_88af en ahmed negim Mon, 11 May 2026 20:57:58 +0000 https://dev.to/mohamed_fathyhasoub_88af/i-built-a-windows-study-app-with-mind-maps-pdf-viewer-phone-to-pc-wi-fi-sharing-studymind-pro-39h https://dev.to/mohamed_fathyhasoub_88af/i-built-a-windows-study-app-with-mind-maps-pdf-viewer-phone-to-pc-wi-fi-sharing-studymind-pro-39h <p>Hey DEV Community! 👋</p> <p>I wanted to share something I've been working on for a while — <strong>StudyMind Pro</strong>, a Windows desktop app built for students and visual learners.</p> <p>I started building it around 2022 as a small web app, but life got in the way and I never fully finished it. Recently, with the help of AI tools, I finally completed it as a proper Windows desktop app. It felt like a big milestone, so I wanted to share it here.</p> <h2> What is StudyMind Pro? </h2> <p>StudyMind Pro is a <strong>local-first Windows study workspace</strong> that combines several tools students actually need — all in one place, with no account required.</p> <h2> Core Features </h2> <ul> <li>🗺️ <strong>Visual Mind Maps</strong> — Organize your subjects and topics visually with a node-based mind map interface</li> <li>📝 <strong>Topic-Based Notes</strong> — Attach notes directly to each node/topic in your mind map</li> <li>📄 <strong>PDF Viewer</strong> — Built-in PDF viewer with zoom and fullscreen mode, so you never leave the app</li> <li>🖼️ <strong>Photos &amp; Links</strong> — Save images and links inside any topic for quick reference</li> <li>📲 <strong>Wi-Fi Share (Phone → PC)</strong> — Scan a QR code with your phone and send files directly to your PC over Wi-Fi</li> <li>💾 <strong>Automatic &amp; Manual Backups</strong> — Never lose your work</li> <li>🔒 <strong>Local-First Storage</strong> — Everything stays on your machine. No cloud, no account, no subscription</li> <li>📦 <strong>Windows Installer</strong> — Easy setup, runs like a native app</li> </ul> <h2> The Standout Feature: Wi-Fi Share </h2> <p>This is the feature I'm most proud of.</p> <p>How it works:</p> <ol> <li>Open StudyMind Pro on your PC</li> <li>A QR code appears in the app</li> <li>Scan it with your phone</li> <li>Send PDFs, photos, notes, or any files from your phone directly to your PC — over the same Wi-Fi network</li> </ol> <p>No cables. No cloud accounts. No emailing files to yourself. It just works.</p> <p>This came from a real pain point — constantly trying to get photos of handwritten notes or PDF slides from my phone onto my PC without friction.</p> <h2> Who Is It For? </h2> <ul> <li>🎓 Students managing PDFs, slides, and notes</li> <li>🧠 Visual learners who think in diagrams and maps</li> <li>📚 Anyone studying from screenshots or phone photos</li> <li>🗂️ People who want their study materials organized around subjects, not scattered in folders</li> </ul> <h2> Built With AI Help </h2> <p>I want to be transparent — I started this project years ago but couldn't finish it alone. Using AI coding tools, I was finally able to complete the features I always envisioned. I think that's worth mentioning because it's part of the story of how indie developers are building today.</p> <h2> Try It Out </h2> <p>👉 <strong>Download StudyMind Pro</strong>: <a href="https://hassoub7.gumroad.com/l/iaxxvv" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hassoub7.gumroad.com/l/iaxxvv</a></p> <p>It's a Windows app available now. I'd love any feedback from this community — especially on the UI, the Wi-Fi Share feature, or anything you'd want to see added.</p> <p>Thanks for reading! 🙏</p> showdev productivity beginners opensource