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  1. 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/
  2. 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/
  3. 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/
  4. 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/
  5. 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/
  6. 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/
  7. 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/
  8. 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/
  9. 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:
    riscosopen.org/forum/forums/1/

    #RISCOS #RetroComputing #OpenSource #DesktopComputing

  10. 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" 🤦‍♂️.
    hengefinder.rcdis.co/#learn #HengeFinder #CommonSense #Technology #DesktopComputing #StreetArt #HackerNews #ngated

  11. 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.

    beitmenotyou.online/why-i-move

  12. 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.

    beitmenotyou.online/why-i-move

  13. 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/

  14. 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/

  15. 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/

  16. 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/

  17. 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/

  18. 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. 🦖✨
    news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/na #nostalgia #techhistory #webserver #desktopcomputing #HackerNews #ngated

  19. 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/

  20. 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/

  21. 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/

  22. 🚨 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

  23. 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

  24. 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: feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcr #desktopcomputing #virtualreality #entrepreneur #inputdevices #coronavirus #simulation #covid-19 #europe #chair #ceo #tc