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I tested the new Chromium-based WhatsApp for Windows, and it uses up to 3X more RAM than the old UWP app while feeling slower ...

We talk about why everyone’s willing Perplexity to fail, Satya Nadella’s commentary on defining destiny and importance of ...

In the 20+ years since, I've used a wide range of programs -- many of which are long defunct (remember MSN Messenger?) -- and some that have maintained a lasting impression. Also: I didn't expect much ...

Messenger made its triumphant return to the Facebook app back in 2023, with end-to-end encryption finally arriving later that year. Since then, you've still been able to access Messenger through the ...

TL;DR: Meta is discontinuing the Messenger desktop apps for Windows and macOS, removing them from the Microsoft Store and App Store. Users will need to switch to the web or mobile versions for ...

Both desktop apps have been removed from app stores and will stop working in December. Both desktop apps have been removed from app stores and will stop working in December. is a senior editor and ...

The standalone app of Facebook Messenger for Windows and Mac will be discontinued later this year. Meta has confirmed this. The service of the Facebook Messenger app will be discontinued starting ...

If you're using Messenger on macOS, you'll want to switch to something else — and probably sooner, rather than later. According to a pair of Facebook Help Center page, Facebook is axing its Desktop ...

With Windows 10 support ending 14 October 2025, EEA users get free Extended Security Updates till 2026 Salvatore De Lellis: Pexels As the 14 October 2025 deadline fast approaches for Windows 10's end ...

Even if you aren’t a huge techie, you probably know about all the big, mainstream apps that are fundamental to how we use our PCs. I’m talking Word, Outlook, Chrome, Slack, Dropbox, etc. You know, ...