ZDNet: Why virtual desktops are so useful – and my top 4 tips for beginners. “To some, Virtual Desktops are a must-use. To others, they are something to try and eventually forget. Finally, there are others who simply don’t bother. If you are part of the last two groups, know that you’re missing out on a feature that can help keep your desktop organized and you working at a higher level of […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/29/zdnet-why-virtual-desktops-are-so-useful-and-my-top-4-tips-for-beginners/
ZDNet: Why virtual desktops are so useful – and my top 4 tips for beginners

ZDNet: Why virtual desktops are so useful – and my top 4 tips for beginners. “To some, Virtual Desktops are a must-use. To others, they are something to try and eventually forget. Final…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Spotted in my RSS feeds: CanIRun.AI. From the Why page: “CanIRun.ai runs entirely in your browser. When you visit the site, we use browser APIs to detect your GPU, CPU, and memory — then we calculate which AI models can run on your hardware and how fast. No data is sent to any server. Everything is computed client-side.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/17/canirun-ai/
CanIRun.AI

Spotted in my RSS feeds: CanIRun.AI. From the Why page: “CanIRun.ai runs entirely in your browser. When you visit the site, we use browser APIs to detect your GPU, CPU, and memory — then we c…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose
10 things you shouldn’t do with electronic devices and why

Common pitfalls include poor ergonomics, overexposure, and unsafe habits that build up over time. Treating our electronics well is a bit like maintaining a car,a few small habits can be the difference between a device that lasts

GTech Booster

How-To Geek: Discord is getting a speed boost on Windows, Mac, and Linux. “The Discord messaging application is getting a much-needed speed boost on desktop platforms. There are also new improvements to screenshots and game streams, a new way to share times, and much more.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/09/how-to-geek-discord-is-getting-a-speed-boost-on-windows-mac-and-linux/
How-To Geek: Discord is getting a speed boost on Windows, Mac, and Linux

How-To Geek: Discord is getting a speed boost on Windows, Mac, and Linux. “The Discord messaging application is getting a much-needed speed boost on desktop platforms. There are also new impr…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Ars Technica: Anthropic launches Cowork, a Claude Code-like for general computing. “Built on the same foundations as Claude Code and baked into the macOS Claude desktop app, Cowork allows users to give Claude access to a specific folder on their computer and then give plain language instructions for tasks.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/13/ars-technica-anthropic-launches-cowork-a-claude-code-like-for-general-computing/
Ars Technica: Anthropic launches Cowork, a Claude Code-like for general computing | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

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Happy New Year! 🎉 🥂
I’ve released a new theme manager for #RISC_OS (DME ExtTheme) and a beta update for LaunchPad, the application launcher.
Early beta testing is open now.
Full details here:
https://www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums/1/topics/20199

#RISCOS #RetroComputing #OpenSource #DesktopComputing

RISC OS Open: New DME ExtTheme and Launchpad available for download and testing

@system76.bsky.social @carlrichell.bsky.social leads the rust effort on desktop computing.

https://www.thurrott.com/dev/330980/microsoft-to-replace-all-c-c-code-with-rust-by-2030

#rust #desktopcomputing

Microsoft to Replace All C/C++ Code With Rust by 2030

Microsoft is taking an impressive step in modernizing its biggest codebases and will eliminate all C/C++ code by the end of the decade.

Thurrott.com
Henge Finder demands a desktop because apparently, spotting a #sunset in line with your street requires the computational power of NASA's mainframe 🌅💻. Discover the intricate art of picking a straight street in what feels like the latest chapter in the riveting saga of "Common Sense 101" 🤦‍♂️.
https://hengefinder.rcdis.co/#learn #HengeFinder #CommonSense #Technology #DesktopComputing #StreetArt #HackerNews #ngated
Henge Finder

Nvidia sells tiny new computer that puts big AI on your desktop

The 1 petaflop DGX Spark system runs AI models with 200 billion parameters locally for $4K.

Ars Technica

Why I Moved to Linux: My Journey to Privacy, Freedom, and Control

After years of frustration with Windows and macOS, I finally switched to Linux. This is the story of how I took back control of my computer, from privacy and performance to freedom and trust, and why Ubuntu turned out to be the perfect choice for everyday use.

https://beitmenotyou.online/why-i-moved-to-linux-my-journey-to-privacy-freedom-and-control/