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slint.dev
We're excited to share that for the next few weeks we will be focused on improving features in #Slint to make it production-ready for desktop application development - slint.dev/blog/making-...

#UI #CrossPlatform #OpenSource #DesktopApps
Making Slint Desktop-Ready
Making Slint Desktop-Ready
slint.dev
October 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
tweakers.net
Signal maakt het in de nieuwste bètaversie mogelijk om één account te gebruiken op twee Android-telefoons of -tablets. Dat kon voorheen enkel via de iPad- en desktopapps.
Signal laat gebruikers hetzelfde account op meerdere Android-apparaten gebruiken
ebx.sh
July 17, 2026 at 6:48 PM
astridchristofori.eurosky.social
Es gibt aber Desktopapps, die ich dauerhaft nutze (zum Beispiel aktiv den ganzen Tag). Das macht irgendwie keinen Sinn..... (und ja, ohne die Apps kann ich jetzt manche Dinge nicht mehr tun).
April 12, 2026 at 8:56 AM
mindfusion.dev
The new #JavaSwing Printing & Export demo shows how to implement Print Preview, high-res Image Export, and XML/JSON serialization:

mindfusion.dev/samples/java...

#Java #Coding #UIUX #MindFusion #EnterpriseIT #DesktopApps
A schedule in resource view with numerous tasks as seen in the Print Preview dialogue of Mindfusion Scheduling for Java Swing.
June 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
puretech.news
Best Linux distros for reviving an old PC #Technology #SoftwareandApps #DesktopApps #LinuxDistros #OldPC #TechTips
Best Linux distros for reviving an old PC
Revive that old laptop with a choice of Linux operating systems.
puretech.news
April 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
xojo.com
Stop freezing your apps 🥶! Learn to work with threads.

Complete tutorial with source code included! - https://blog.xojo.com/2025/08/28/implementing-a-non-blocking-image-processor-with-xojo-threads/

#Xojo #Threading #DesktopApps #Programming #DeveloperTools
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
xojo.com
Tired of resetting the same control properties in every new project? Xojo lets you define class defaults...

https://documentation.xojo.com/topics/advanced_features/setting_default_values_for_xojo_framework_class_properties.html

#DeveloperProductivity #DesktopApps #Programming
September 18, 2026 at 12:53 PM
mindfusion.dev
Efficiency in the fast lane! 🚛💨 The new #JavaSwing Driver Schedule demonstrates how to manage fleet lanes, handle overlapping tasks, and integrate custom management dialogs for streamlined logistics.

mindfusion.dev/samples/java...

#Java #Logistics #MindFusion #SoftwareDev #Coding #DesktopApps
A logistics schedule with driver route information.
April 29, 2026 at 1:05 PM
puretech.news
The most beautiful Linux distributions for 2025 #Technology #SoftwareandApps #DesktopApps #LinuxDistributions #OpenSource #TechTrends
The most beautiful Linux distributions for 2025
If you prefer your desktop operating system to be prettier than the average bear, then Linux is where it's at.
puretech.news
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
puretech.news
The new Windows app is officially replacing Remote Desktop #Technology #SoftwareandApps #DesktopApps #WindowsApp #RemoteDesktop #TechnologyUpdate
The new Windows app is officially replacing Remote Desktop
The new Windows app is becoming the official replacement for the Remote Desktop app from May 27.
puretech.news
March 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
aft1n.github.io
Skip #Electron. Use #Wails (Go) + Your frontend framework of choice.

Wails leverages the native OS webview instead of bundling Chromium.

The result is ~15MB binaries and ~10MB baseline memory usage. It delivers a vastly superior, lightweight experience for users.
#desktopapps #nativedev #webdev
February 11, 2026 at 12:07 PM
foojay.io
New post from Shai Almog on building native-looking Java desktop apps with modern UI frameworks. Learn about Metal look and feel, custom skins, and how to make your Swing applications feel at home on any platform.

foojay.io/today/metal-...

#Java #Swing #DesktopApps
Metal and Skins
A new Metal rendering backend for iOS, a browser-hosted Skin Designer that retires the skin downloader, an iOS Reminders-style…
foojay.io
May 22, 2026 at 7:04 AM
puretech.news
The TechBeat: React 19: New Tools To Work With Forms (11/7/2025) #Technology #SoftwareandApps #DesktopApps #React19 #WebDevelopment #SoftwareTools
The TechBeat: React 19: New Tools To Work With Forms (11/7/2025)
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November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Firefox's vertical tabs are here to win you back - how to enable them #Technology #SoftwareandApps #DesktopApps Other hashtag 1 2 3
Firefox's vertical tabs are here to win you back - how to enable them
Firefox's latest update brings plenty of changes, but vertical tabs steal the show.
puretech.news
March 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
codingmeet.bsky.social
🎉 Git Backup Hub v1.0.0 Released! - Cross-platform desktop app Compose Multiplatform

Release: github.com/Coding-Meet/...
Github: github.com/Coding-Meet/...
Youtube video: youtu.be/SKgjtKWt4VQ?...

#Kotlin #ComposeMultiplatform #DesktopApps #GitHub #OpenSource #AndroidDev #ComposeForDesktop
Git Backup Hub v1.0.0 Released - Cross-platform desktop app Compose Multiplatform
YouTube video by Coding Meet
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
marketingnews.bsky.social
Gaming desktop apps take 11% of web bid requests - and fool viewability tools #Gaming #DesktopApps #DigitalMarketing #AdTech #WebBidRequests
Gaming desktop apps take 11% of web bid requests - and fool viewability tools
Jounce Media's June 2026 report finds desktop apps drive 11% of web bid requests, surpassing Yahoo, with viewability tools blind to background ad refreshing.
ppc.land
June 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM
sharkrating.com
Rust-powered GPUI Component 🚀 Simplify building cross-platform desktop apps with 60+ UI components, native content rendering, and high-performance editor features. Craft exceptional user experiences with this versatile, open-source toolkit. #RustLang #DesktopApps #OpenSource
Rust-powered GPUI Component 🚀 Simplify building cross-platform desktop apps with 60+ UI components, native content rendering, and high-performance editor features. Craft exceptional user experiences with this versatile, open-source toolkit. #RustLang #DesktopApps #OpenSource
Rust-powered GPUI Component 🚀 Simplify building cross-platform desktop apps with 60+ UI components, native content rendering, and high-performance editor features. Craft exceptional user experiences with this versatile, open-source toolkit. #RustLang #DesktopApps #OpenSource
sharkrating.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
hackernoon.com
Why small desktop apps still feel hard to build: Electron, system WebViews, Flutter, native toolkits, and the shared-computer problem. #desktopapps
Desktop Apps Keep Getting Heavier
hackernoon.com
September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
puretech.news
GNOME 50 is a brilliant release - but I had to look twice to see why #Technology #SoftwareandApps #DesktopApps #GNOME #SoftwareRelease #OpenSource

https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-tested-gnome-50-beta-release/
GNOME 50 is a brilliant release - but I had to look twice to see why
This latest (still beta) version of the Linux desktop is faster, smoother, and prettier.
www.zdnet.com
February 26, 2026 at 4:49 AM
puretech.news
Godot 4.4 Beta 2: The Highlights and Changelog #Technology #SoftwareandApps #DesktopApps #Godot4 #GameDevelopment #OpenSource
Godot 4.4 Beta 2: The Highlights and Changelog
We’ve been keeping busy these past two weeks squashing the bugs that cropped up in 4.4 beta 1. Despite how much the previous snapshot added, it bears repeating that we have entered the 4.4 feature freeze,...
puretech.news
July 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
steskalj.bsky.social
Why is every dev just making #Webapps and #Mobileapps , when storage is cheap and our devices are powerful? Make #DesktopApps before Webapps. #Linux #Windows #MacOS
May 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
puretech.news
KDE Plasma Finally Gets Rounded Bottom Window Corners #Technology #SoftwareandApps #DesktopApps #KDEPlasma #UserInterface #Linux
KDE Plasma Finally Gets Rounded Bottom Window Corners
Feature work on Plasma 6.5 this week includes
puretech.news
July 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
haruizumi.bsky.social
Steam公式ライブラリ左側のカラムだけのようなアプリケーションを作った

インストール済みと未インストールのゲーム一覧が見れて、お気に入りゲームも設定可能
もちろん一覧からゲームの起動、インストールも可能

画面はカーソル移動もしくはホットキーで左右の好きな方からホバーで展開

文字や背景の色・透過率設定と、画像設定までできちゃう

個人的にかなり使いやすくておしゃれな仕上がりにできた

#gamedev #desktopapps
May 22, 2026 at 2:57 PM
puretech.news
Grammarly goes from fixing typos to giving you a ‘Superhuman’ AI assistant #Technology #SoftwareandApps #DesktopApps #Grammarly #AIAssistant #TechInnovation
Grammarly goes from fixing typos to giving you a ‘Superhuman’ AI assistant
Grammarly is rebranding as Superhuman and launching the Superhuman Suite, combining its writing engine with email, workspace tools and a new AI assistant. With context-aware support across 100+ apps,...
puretech.news
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
puretech.news
Master the macOS Finder with these 10 essential tips, tricks, and tweaks #Technology #SoftwareandApps #DesktopApps #macOS #FinderTips #ProductivityHacks
Master the macOS Finder with these 10 essential tips, tricks, and tweaks
Macworld The Finder is the main user interface for managing files on the Mac. Think of it as the starting point for navigating macOS–it’s like the Home Screen on an iPhone and iPad. You probably don’t...
puretech.news
May 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM