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Building a "Personal System Layer" to Bridge Windows and Mac

Hello DEV! I am currently working on a prototype to solve a personal frustration: environment fragmentation. I switch between a Windows desktop and a MacBook daily, and I hate losing my "flow." My goal is to create a lightweight system that makes different hardware feel like one personal system.

Idea:

Terminal Continuity: Reconnects to your exact shell session and history across OSs.

Deep Browser Sync: Restores active tabs and window layouts.

Encrypted Clipboard: Real-time sharing of text/images between devices.

Tech Stack: I chose Rust + Tauri for the core service because I need high performance and a tiny battery footprint.

The Honest Question: Is "environment-as-a-service" a real need for you? Or have you found that tools like Git and basic cloud storage are enough to manage your context?

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