#desktopcomputing — Public Fediverse posts

Auto Evolution: Google Removes Google Earth Pro Desktop Download Links, Get It While You Still Can. “While the company hasn’t revealed any usage stats, it’s believed the number of users running Google Earth Pro on the desktop has declined significantly in the last few years. The deadline is June 25, 2027, according to Google. This is the date when the download links will be removed, meaning […]

Auto Evolution: Google Removes Google Earth Pro Desktop Download Links, Get It While You Still Can. “While the company hasn’t revealed any usage stats, it’s believed the number of users running Google Earth Pro on the desktop has declined significantly in the last few years. The deadline is June 25, 2027, according to Google. This is the date when the download links will be removed, meaning […]

Linuxiac: Windows Drops Under 60% in Global Desktop OS Share for the First Time in Years. “In June 2026, StatCounter reported that Windows made up 56.55% of global desktop OS usage, dropping Microsoft’s share below 60%. This is a big change for an operating system that has shaped desktop computing for decades and usually led its competitors by a wide margin.”

Linuxiac: Windows Drops Under 60% in Global Desktop OS Share for the First Time in Years. “In June 2026, StatCounter reported that Windows made up 56.55% of global desktop OS usage, dropping Microsoft’s share below 60%. This is a big change for an operating system that has shaped desktop computing for decades and usually led its competitors by a wide margin.”

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 […]

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 […]

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.”

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.”

10 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

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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

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

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 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

Microsoft’s new AI features aim to give Windows a voice and mind of its own - Windows machines await a past keynote demo. Microsoft on Thursday announced new A... - https://www.geekwire.com/2025/microsofts-new-ai-features-aim-to-give-windows-a-voice-and-mind-of-its-own/ #artificialintelligence #digitaltransformation #personalcomputing #desktopcomputing #operatingsystems #softwareupdates #voicetechnology #userexperience #innovation #pchardware #microsoft #windows11

Microsoft’s new AI features aim to give Windows a voice and mind of its own - Windows machines await a past keynote demo. Microsoft on Thursday announced new A... - https://www.geekwire.com/2025/microsofts-new-ai-features-aim-to-give-windows-a-voice-and-mind-of-its-own/ #artificialintelligence #digitaltransformation #personalcomputing #desktopcomputing #operatingsystems #softwareupdates #voicetechnology #userexperience #innovation #pchardware #microsoft #windows11

Nvidia sells tiny new computer that puts big AI on your desktop - On Tuesday, Nvidia announced it will begin taking orders for... - https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/10/nvidia-sells-tiny-new-computer-that-puts-big-ai-on-your-desktop/ #aidevelopmenttools #aiinfrastructure #desktopcomputing #aisupercomputer #machinelearning #graceblackwell #projectdigits #jensenhuang #dgxspark #elonmusk #aichips #biz⁢ #google #nvidia #openai #spacex #aigpu #tech #acer #asus #msi #ai #hp

Nvidia sells tiny new computer that puts big AI on your desktop - On Tuesday, Nvidia announced it will begin taking orders for... - https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/10/nvidia-sells-tiny-new-computer-that-puts-big-ai-on-your-desktop/ #aidevelopmenttools #aiinfrastructure #desktopcomputing #aisupercomputer #machinelearning #graceblackwell #projectdigits #jensenhuang #dgxspark #elonmusk #aichips #biz⁢ #google #nvidia #openai #spacex #aigpu #tech #acer #asus #msi #ai #hp

Why I Moved to Linux: My Journey to Privacy, Freedom, and Control
https://beitmenotyou.online/why-i-moved-to-linux-my-journey-to-privacy-freedom-and-control/
#MyVoice #AIPrivacy #DataTracking #DesktopComputing #DigitalSovereignty #GamingOnLinux #Linux #LinuxDistros #macOS #MacOSVsLinux #OpenSource #OpenSourceSoftware #OperatingSystems #PersonalComputing #Privacy #SelfSovereignty #TechFreedom #Ubuntu #UbuntuLinux #Windows11 #WindowsVsLinux

Why I Moved to Linux: My Journey to Privacy, Freedom, and Control
https://beitmenotyou.online/why-i-moved-to-linux-my-journey-to-privacy-freedom-and-control/
#MyVoice #AIPrivacy #DataTracking #DesktopComputing #DigitalSovereignty #GamingOnLinux #Linux #LinuxDistros #macOS #MacOSVsLinux #OpenSource #OpenSourceSoftware #OperatingSystems #PersonalComputing #Privacy #SelfSovereignty #TechFreedom #Ubuntu #UbuntuLinux #Windows11 #WindowsVsLinux

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.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/09/28/ars-technica-raspberry-pi-500-puts-the-pi-16gb-of-ram-and-a-real-ssd-in-a-mechanical-keyboard/

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.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/09/28/ars-technica-raspberry-pi-500-puts-the-pi-16gb-of-ram-and-a-real-ssd-in-a-mechanical-keyboard/

In 1999, the "cutting-edge" techies at #Stanford thought cramming a web server into a matchbox was the pinnacle of #innovation. 🤔 Meanwhile, the rest of the world was busy using their desktop dinosaurs to actually do stuff. 🦖✨
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/276762.stm #nostalgia #techhistory #webserver #desktopcomputing #HackerNews #ngated

In 1999, the "cutting-edge" techies at #Stanford thought cramming a web server into a matchbox was the pinnacle of #innovation. 🤔 Meanwhile, the rest of the world was busy using their desktop dinosaurs to actually do stuff. 🦖✨
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/276762.stm #nostalgia #techhistory #webserver #desktopcomputing #HackerNews #ngated

Search Engine Roundtable: Google Begins Rolling Out Discover On Desktop. “Since the weekend, Google has started to roll out Google Discover on desktop in many countries and regions. I personally can trigger it in Google New Zealand and some other locations but I am not yet able to trigger it on Google.com in the United States.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/22/search-engine-roundtable-google-begins-rolling-out-discover-on-desktop/

TechCrunch: In challenge to YouTube, TikTok revamps its desktop platform. “In a bid to take on YouTube, TikTok is revamping its desktop platform with the addition of several new features. The company announced on Thursday that its web-based experience features a new modular layout, refreshed For You feed, a new Explore tab, immersive full-screen LIVE gaming streaming, and a floating player.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/02/28/techcrunch-in-challenge-to-youtube-tiktok-revamps-its-desktop-platform/

Hackaday: Running AI Locally Without Spending All Day On Setup. “Msty is a desktop application that lets you do several things. First, it can let you chat with an AI engine either locally or remotely. It knows about many popular options and can take your keys for paid services. For local options, it can download, install, and run the engines of your choice.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/01/26/hackaday-running-ai-locally-without-spending-all-day-on-setup/

Hackaday: Running AI Locally Without Spending All Day On Setup. “Msty is a desktop application that lets you do several things. First, it can let you chat with an AI engine either locally or remotely. It knows about many popular options and can take your keys for paid services. For local options, it can download, install, and run the engines of your choice.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/01/26/hackaday-running-ai-locally-without-spending-all-day-on-setup/

🚨 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announces MediaTek will sell the CPU chip unveiled for Project DIGITS, Nvidia's first desktop computer. 💻🚀 Big moves in the tech world! #TechNews #Nvidia #ProjectDIGITS #DesktopComputing #ChipTech #Innovation #AI #TechPartnership

🚨 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announces MediaTek will sell the CPU chip unveiled for Project DIGITS, Nvidia's first desktop computer. 💻🚀 Big moves in the tech world! #TechNews #Nvidia #ProjectDIGITS #DesktopComputing #ChipTech #Innovation #AI #TechPartnership

there's a chrome extension that i'd like to see not become abandonware.  what can I do?  or is there anything that can be done?  

the extension is called "favorites - new tab page"

chrome web store link -

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/favorites-new-tab-page/kjkbcegjfanmgocnecnngfcmmojheiam

youtube video -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iMwFhFN6qw

#saveabandonware
#savefavoritesnewtabpage
#abandonware
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#favoritesnewtabpage
#savefavoritesnewtabpage
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#favorites
#bookmarks
#internetlauncher
#internetlaunchpad
#chrome
#chromebrowser
#google
#chromeos
#chromebook
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#manifestv3
#manifestv2
#googlechrome
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#thefutureofchromeOS
#chromeosmarketshare
#chromebookmarketshare
#futureofchromebook
#futureofchromeos
#chromeos131
#chromeos132
#chrome128
#chrome129
#chrome130
#chrome135
#chrome140
#chromeos135
#chromeos140
#computer
#laptop
#desktop
#desktopcomputer
#desktopcomputing

there's a chrome extension that i'd like to see not become abandonware.  what can I do?  or is there anything that can be done?  

the extension is called "favorites - new tab page"

chrome web store link -

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/favorites-new-tab-page/kjkbcegjfanmgocnecnngfcmmojheiam

youtube video -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iMwFhFN6qw

#saveabandonware
#savefavoritesnewtabpage
#abandonware
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#favoritesnewtabpage
#savefavoritesnewtabpage
-
#favorites
#bookmarks
#internetlauncher
#internetlaunchpad
#chrome
#chromebrowser
#google
#chromeos
#chromebook
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#manifestv3
#manifestv2
#googlechrome
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#thefutureofchromeOS
#chromeosmarketshare
#chromebookmarketshare
#futureofchromebook
#futureofchromeos
#chromeos131
#chromeos132
#chrome128
#chrome129
#chrome130
#chrome135
#chrome140
#chromeos135
#chromeos140
#computer
#laptop
#desktop
#desktopcomputer
#desktopcomputing

I'm seeking budget-friendly 30"+ monitors for desktop computing via Raspberry Pi 4 (mostly movie files) etc and a little Xbox gaming - anyone have any strong recommendations? If so, feel free to share! I don't feel like I'm up to speed on this at all. But it absolutely must *not* be a TV (don't watch TV, so don't pay for a license, and don't want to be falsely flagged up for one by buying one!) #DesktopComputers #DesktopComputing #RaspberryPi #RaspberryPi4 #Xbox #MediaCenterKodi #gaming #monitor

I'm seeking budget-friendly 30"+ monitors for desktop computing via Raspberry Pi 4 (mostly movie files) etc and a little Xbox gaming - anyone have any strong recommendations? If so, feel free to share! I don't feel like I'm up to speed on this at all. But it absolutely must *not* be a TV (don't watch TV, so don't pay for a license, and don't want to be falsely flagged up for one by buying one!) #DesktopComputers #DesktopComputing #RaspberryPi #RaspberryPi4 #Xbox #MediaCenterKodi #gaming #monitor

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon Dev Kit, A Mini-PC With Snapdragon X Elite Chipset: https://www.reviewspace.info/qualcomm-unveils-snapdragon-dev-kit-a-mini-pc-with-snapdragon-x-elite-chipset

#Qualcomm #SnapdragonDevKit #SnapdragonXElite #miniPC #desktopcomputing #developerkit #Windows11 #techinnovation #QualcommFastConnect7800 #TechnologyNews

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon Dev Kit, A Mini-PC With Snapdragon X Elite Chipset: https://www.reviewspace.info/qualcomm-unveils-snapdragon-dev-kit-a-mini-pc-with-snapdragon-x-elite-chipset

#Qualcomm #SnapdragonDevKit #SnapdragonXElite #miniPC #desktopcomputing #developerkit #Windows11 #techinnovation #QualcommFastConnect7800 #TechnologyNews

VR chair startup raises funds, as pandemic boosts prospects for VR and gaming - Roto VR, startup which markets an interactive, ‘360 degree’ chair, has raised £1.5 million in a fund... more: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/jyDw5X0gz0U/ #desktopcomputing #virtualreality #entrepreneur #inputdevices #coronavirus #simulation #covid-19 #europe #chair #ceo #tc