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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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Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot now has a desktop app
Claude, the AI chatbot made by Anthropic, now has a desktop app. You can download the Mac and Windows versions of the app from Anthropic’s website for free. The desktop version of Claude isn’t all that much different than the web version, as you can still easily ask questions, access old chats, and view starred conversations. It’s just a lot…
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Amazon seizes domains used in rogue Remote Desktop campaign to steal data
Amazon has seized domains used by the Russian APT29 hacking group in targeted attacks against government and military organizations to steal Windows credentials and data using malicious Remote Desktop Protocol connection files. APT29, also known as “Cozy Bear” and “Midnight Blizzard,” is a Russian state-sponsored cyber-espionage group linked to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). Amazon clarifies that although the phishing pages APT29…
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6 Best Hosted Virtual Desktop (HVD) Solutions 2024
A Hosted Virtual Desktop (HVD) is a complete desktop environment that runs on a virtual machine using a cloud-based server’s computing and storage resources. It utilizes virtualization software from providers like Microsoft and VMware. Here is our list of the best HVD providers: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Allows you to deliver VDI, virtual applications, and DaaS from any cloud,…
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What Is Hosted Virtual Desktop? A complete 2024 Guide
In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses are constantly seeking solutions that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve security. One innovative approach that has gained traction over the years is the Hosted Virtual Desktop (HVD). This technology enables users to access their desktops remotely through cloud-based servers, transforming how organizations manage IT resources. In this article, we will explore the concept…
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