ResearchBuzz: FirehoseSpotted 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/
GTech Booster10 things you shouldn't do with electronic devices and why
#Security #Tips #desktopcomputing #Laptops #Smartphone #Tablets
https://gtechbooster.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-with-electronic-devices-and-why/?fsp_sid=991
#Security #Tips #desktopcomputing #Laptops #Smartphone #Tablets
https://gtechbooster.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-with-electronic-devices-and-why/?fsp_sid=991
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/
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/
Paolo Fabio Zaino ☮️🌍💻🎸🎮☕️🍩🍕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
Atiq@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
N-gated Hacker NewsHenge 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
https://hengefinder.rcdis.co/#learn #HengeFinder #CommonSense #Technology #DesktopComputing #StreetArt #HackerNews #ngated
Ars Technica NewsNvidia sells tiny new computer that puts big AI on your desktop https://arstechni.ca/R2Ae #AIdevelopmenttools #AIinfrastructure #desktopcomputing #aisupercomputer #machinelearning #GraceBlackwell #ProjectDIGITS #JensenHuang #DGXSpark #ElonMusk #AIchips #Biz&IT #google #NVIDIA #openai #spacex #AIGPU #Tech #Acer #ASUS #msi #AI #HP
Be It Me Not YouWhy 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/
Ars Technica: Raspberry Pi 500+ puts the Pi, 16GB of RAM, and a real SSD in a mechanical keyboard. “Raspberry Pi 500+ [is] an amped-up version of the keyboard computer with 16GB of RAM instead of 8GB, a 256GB NVMe SSD instead of microSD storage, and a fancier keyboard with mechanical switches, replaceable keycaps, and individually programmable RGB LEDs.”
