@bcherny: Background computer use is underrated

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Claude AI introduces a background computer use feature in Claude Cowork and Claude Code, enabling autonomous desktop task execution while the user focuses on other work.

Background computer use is underrated
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Background computer use is underrated

Claude (@claudeai): Claude can now use your computer in the background in Claude Cowork and Claude Code.

Give it something to do on your desktop and Claude clicks, types, and opens apps just like you would, while you work on something else.

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