Meta is shutting down its standalone Messenger desktop apps for Windows and macOS, and will block logins after December 15, 2025 — directing desktop users to the Facebook and Messenger websites instead.
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Meta split Messenger from Facebook years ago to create a focused messaging...
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Chromebooks have quietly become the obvious choice for anyone trying to buy a usable laptop on a tight budget, offering a noticeably better day‑to‑day experience than the sea of sub‑$600 Windows machines that dominate bargain bins—and not because ChromeOS is magical, but because it was built for...
Microsoft’s sustained drive for a seamless application experience on Windows has taken a major step forward with the introduction of App Actions support for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) starting with Microsoft Edge version 137. This pivotal enhancement positions PWAs to deliver productivity...
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Liberate Your Workflow: I Don’t Need Windows Anymore
There was a time when Windows was the heartbeat of every computer user’s journey—a constant companion since our first moments at the PC. Yet here we stand in an era where almost every tool we require has blossomed beyond the confines of a...