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    8 Reasons Why I Prefer Using Web Apps Instead of Desktop Apps

    While many apps have desktop versions, they often don’t provide the same convenience as their web counterparts. If you’re more inclined towards desktop apps, here are some reasons why switching to their web versions might be smarter. 1 I Can Use Them Without Installation One of the biggest advantages of web apps is that they don’t require installation. Just open…

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    Docker Desktop blocked on Macs due to false malware alert

    Docker is warning that Docker Desktop is not starting on macOS due to malware warnings after some files were signed with an incorrect code-signing certificate. The first reports of the malware alerts surfaced on January 7, 2025, when macOS users received an unexpected ‘Malware Blocked’ message preventing them from opening the Docker containers management app. “Malware Blocked. “com.docker.vmnetd” was not…

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    MSI’s New Tiny Desktop Is a Copilot+ PC

    MSI has announced the Cubi NUC AI Series, which includes the Cubi NUC AI+ 2M and the Cubi NUC AI 1UM. These are small but powerful mini PCs that come with built-in AI features. Source link

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    Nvidia’s Project DIGITS puts AI supercomputing chips on the desktop – Computerworld

    Microsoft’s Link has 8GB of RAM, no local data storage, and an unspecified Intel processor with no special AI capabilities: If you want to use Windows’ Copilot features they — like everything else — will run in the cloud. Link will sell for around $350 when it goes on sale in April. One wall outlet, one petaflop Project DIGITS, on…

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    Want a Really Lightweight Desktop Linux Experience? Try a Window Manager

    Summary Window managers manage only windows in the X Window System, providing you an alternative to Linux desktop environments. Tiling and stacking window managers let you use your screen space efficiently. Popular window managers for Linux include Openbox, Fluxbox, awesome, and Enlightenment, each offering unique features. Many more are available in your Linux package manager. Find one you like! While…

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    Best Cyber Monday Deals on PC Accessories to Enhance Your Desktop Setup

    If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your setup or are simply on your way to complete one, now’s the best time. Thanks to the ongoing Cyber Monday sale deals, there are some excellent offers on top-tier PC accessories. From amazing discounts on headphones and keyboards to mice and even external storage hitting their all-time lows, there’s an overwhelming amount of…

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    How to Secure a Windows Desktop Against Theft

    Key Takeaways Use a Kensington Lock or security screws to physically secure your desktop PC from theft. Enable Find My Device in Windows to track or control your stolen computer remotely. Encrypt your hard drives and consider anti-theft software like Bitdefender to protect your data and track your desktop. With the popularity of laptops, the theft of laptops is probably…

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    DesktopGPT Leaves Beta, Puts ChatGPT on Your Windows Desktop

    ChatGPT isn’t as useful when it’s confined to a web browser and a simple chatbox. Stardock’s DesktopGPT app brings the chatbot to your Windows desktop, and it’s now out of beta. Stardock has just announced the final rollout of DesktopGPT, a new desktop app that makes it pretty easy to use generative AI on Windows 10 and 11. We’ve reported…

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    How to Add Wi-Fi to a Desktop Computer

    Wi-Fi is becoming more common in desktop computers, but not all desktop PCs have it. Add Wi-Fi and you can connect to the Internet wirelessly and host Wi-Fi hotspots for your other devices. This is a simple, inexpensive process. Buy the right little adapter and you can even take it with you, quickly adding Wi-Fi to any desktop you come…

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    Microsoft warns Azure Virtual Desktop users of black screen issues

    Microsoft warned customers they might experience up to 30 minutes of black screens when logging into Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) after installing the KB5040525 Windows 10 July 2024 preview update. Additional symptoms include single sign-on (SSO) failures (on Office applications such as Outlook and Teams) blocking connections to backend services or preventing data syncs and Office apps losing network connectivity…

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