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🚀 Desktop + Mobile Combo: Ace Your Algorithm Interviews

In the high-pressure environment of technical interviews, how do you get strong AI support without the interviewer noticing?

This release introduces a desktop and mobile linkage architecture. With stealth technology and real-time sync, we built a “physical-level” interview setup: the desktop handles silent screenshots and stealth, while your phone becomes your answer-hints display.

💡 Golden Interview Flow: How to Use It

For the best experience, follow these steps:

  1. Setup: Download and install the Interview Assistant desktop app on your computer.
  2. Start linkage: On your phone, open interviewcc.com in the browser and tap “Start Interview”.
  3. Stealth mode: The desktop app will detect and enter interview mode. Press Cmd + B (Mac) or Ctrl + B (Win) and the window plus menu bar icon will disappear.
  4. Join the call: Start your video call on Tencent Meeting, Zoom, or Feishu with the interviewer.
  5. Live hints: During the interview, your phone shows real-time “answer hints” with talking points and knowledge reminders.
  6. Algorithm help: Hit a coding or system design question? Press Cmd/Ctrl + Enter on the computer. The app will capture and recognize the question, and your phone will show solution ideas and reference code.

🛠 v1.0.23 Changelog

#### ✨ New

  • Menu bar only: App icon can show only in the menu bar; Dock icon is hidden to avoid exposure.
  • Close confirmation: Closing the window offers “Stealth” or “Quit” so the app keeps running during the interview.
  • Screen capture protection: The assistant window is excluded from screen capture; in full-screen share, the interviewer only sees your IDE.

#### ⚡ Improvements

  • Stealth sync: With the “boss key” on, the menu bar icon is hidden too for a clean screen.
  • Shortcut response: Global shortcut response improved; screenshot requests sync to the phone quickly even under heavy IDE load.
  • macOS download: Native DMG for Apple Silicon and Intel for a smoother experience.

#### 🐞 Fixes

  • Fixed conflict between close button and boss key in some environments.
  • Fixed sync delay between phone and desktop on weak networks.

📖 Quick Reference

Stealth

  • Shortcut: Cmd + B (Mac) / Ctrl + B (Windows)
  • Effect: Hide or show the app window and menu bar icon.

Screenshot to AI

  • Shortcut: Cmd + Enter (Mac) / Ctrl + Enter (Windows)
  • Effect: Capture the current screen; interviewcc.com on your phone will recognize and answer.

📥 Upgrade Now

Visit the website to download the latest build, or use “Check for Updates” in the app.

Tip: Do a dry run before the real interview to get used to the phone display. Good luck landing your offer!