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Build an infinite desktop on Ubuntu with Python and a systemd timer

Pull fresh Unsplash wallpapers and rotate them on GNOME automatically with a Python script plus a systemd service and timer.
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Add a tiny desktop monitor to your PC with the ESP32 Desktop Monitor project

D0WD, a low-cost alternative to LilyGo T-Display, lets you mirror your desktop monitor over Wi-Fi with an ESP32 ...
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1M Downloads Later, OpenAI Hints Codex’s Free Ride Won’t Last

OpenAI’s new Codex Mac app passed 1 million downloads in a week, spotlighting rising demand for agentic coding tools and tighter free-tier limits.

Arduino vs Raspberry Pi: What's the difference?

Arduino is a microcontroller designed for real-time hardware control with very low power use. Raspberry Pi is a full computer that runs operating systems and handles complex tasks. Arduino excels at ...
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Claude Cowork Is the ‘Intern’ We’ve Been Waiting For

Claude Cowork turns AI into a desktop agent that manages files, runs browser research, builds reusable Skills, and automates ...

10K Claude Desktop Users Exposed by Zero-Click Vulnerability

A zero-click flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Desktop Extensions allows attackers to trigger remote code execution via Google ...

Anthropic’s Claude Cowork finally lands on Windows — and it wants to automate your workday

Anthropic has launched Claude Cowork for Windows, bringing its AI agent’s file access and task automation to most desktop ...
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The secret Python switch: How one flag makes your scripts run faster

Python -O won’t magically make every script faster, but in the right workloads it’s a free win—here’s how to test it safely.