GoKawiil - Tech News

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I've used Linux for 30 years - here's how I'd rank DistroWatch's top 10 (zdnet.com)

2026-07-09 | by Jack Wallen | tags: desktop, distribution, distributions

32.

This GrapheneOS lapdock turns a Pixel 9 into the laptop Google never made (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-09 | tags: built, creator, design

33.

Google Earth Pro is killing off new desktop app installs, and fans aren’t happy about it (Updated) (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-08 | tags: apps, desktop, earth

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Google Earth Pro desktop app is headed for the graveyard, and fans aren’t happy about it (Updated) (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-08 | tags: apps, desktop, earth

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Google Earth Pro is headed for the graveyard, and fans aren’t happy about it (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-08 | tags: apps, desktop, earth

36.

Linux Mint vs. RefreshOS: I compared the two best distros for new users - this one's better (zdnet.com)

2026-07-07 | by Jack Wallen | tags: desktop, linux, linux mint

37.

Shut Those Laptops! Anthropic Puts Its Claude Cowork Agent on Your Phone (wired.com)

2026-07-07 | by Reece Rogers | tags: agent, anthropic, claude

38.

Anthropic is launching Claude Cowork on mobile and web (theverge.com)

2026-07-07 | by Stevie Bonifield | tags: anthropic, claude, cowork

39.

I tested the new Claude Desktop on Linux - here's how it compares to rival apps (zdnet.com)

2026-07-06 | by Jack Wallen | get OpenAI ChatGPT Desktop → | tags: claude, claude code, code

40.

Fed up with YouTube Music on desktop? This unofficial open-source client offers a fix (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-06 | get YouTube Music Desktop App → | tags: claims, client, desktop client

41.

Show HN: Pet Reminder – A macOS reminder app with a desktop pet (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-06 | by Petreminder Project | get Desktop Pet Mac App → | tags: behavior, companions, cute

42.

Minisforum AtomMan G1 Pro Desktop Review: The Wobbly Line Between Desktop and True Mini PC (cnet.com)

2026-07-04 | by See Full Bio | get Mini PC Stand → | tags: atomman, atomman pro, desktop

43.

In old PCs, what was the function of the "Turbo" button? (techspot.com)

2026-07-03 | get Turbo Boost Processor → | tags: turbo button, desktop, power

44.

Show HN: Mail Memories – A desktop app to rescue photos from Gmail (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-02 | by Carlos Foster | get Gmail Photo Backup Tool → | tags: mail memories, gmail, google

45.

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 brings a major power-user upgrade to the Terminal app (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-02 | get Android Terminal Emulator → | tags: android 17, linux terminal, galaxy z flip 7

46.

If you like COSMIC Desktop, you'll love its new system monitor (zdnet.com)

2026-07-02 | by Jack Wallen | get COSMIC Desktop System Monitor → | tags: cosmic desktop, system76, linux

47.

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 makes desktop windowing feel more like a real PC (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-02 | get Samsung DeX Station → | tags: android 17, qpr1 beta 6, desktop windowing

48.

Want to Fly? Google Earth Opens Its Secret Flight Simulator to All Users (cnet.com)

2026-07-01 | by See Full Bio | get Microsoft Flight Simulator → | tags: google earth, google, flight simulator

49.

Nerdle Review (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-30 | get Nerdle Puzzle Game → | tags: board, desktop, game

50.

Origin PC Millennium Desktop Review: A Smart Build but Not the Perfect Configuration (cnet.com)

2026-06-30 | by See Full Bio | get Origin PC Millennium Desktop → | tags: origin pc, millennium desktop, nvidia rtx 5080

51.

Rebuilding the Computer Room (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-29 | get Computer Desk with Shelves → | tags: imac g3, computer room, desktop pc

52.

Deno 2.9 (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-25 | get Deno 2.9 Official T-Shirt → | tags: deno, deno desktop, node.js

53.

Android 17's new app Bubbles are a multitasker's dream - plus 5 other features I love (zdnet.com)

2026-06-23 | by Jack Wallen | get Android 17 Bubbles App → | tags: android 17, pixel 9 pro, android desktop mode

54.

I tested Android 17 on my Pixel 9 Pro - its app bubbles are a multitasker's dream (zdnet.com)

2026-06-22 | by Jack Wallen | get Android 17 App Bubbles → | tags: android 17, pixel 9 pro, desktop mode

55.

Deno Desktop (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-22 | get Deno Desktop App → | tags: deno, desktop, webview

56.

KDE Plasma 6.7 has way more useful features than I expected - and you'll likely get it soon (zdnet.com)

2026-06-17 | by Jack Wallen | get KDE Plasma Desktop Theme → | tags: kde plasma, kde neon, zdnet

57.

I switched to Alpine Linux, and it's a crazy-fast distro with only one caveat (zdnet.com)

2026-06-13 | by Jack Wallen | get Alpine Linux Official Image → | tags: alpine linux, container deployments, lightweight

58.

Alpine Linux is a crazy-fast distro for your desktop - with just one caveat (zdnet.com)

2026-06-11 | by Jack Wallen | get Alpine Linux Desktop ISO → | tags: alpine, alpine linux, desktop

59.

Liquid Glass for Linux? PearOS makes another Mac move - how it looks now (zdnet.com)

2026-06-09 | by Jack Wallen | get PearOS Linux Distro → | tags: desktop, linux, liquid

60.

This free Android launcher made my phone and tablet look like Windows 11 - here's how (zdnet.com)

2026-06-08 | by Jack Wallen | get Windows 11 Android Launcher → | tags: android, desktop, hyperdroid