Anthropic Enables Claude to Run in the Background on Mac for Pro Users

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Anthropic has added background computing for Claude on macOS, available to Pro and Max customers via Claude Code and Claude Cowork, allowing Claude to click, type, and open apps on your desktop while you work. It follows a similar background-use feature earlier rolled out by OpenAI for Mac apps, and represents a significant multitasking capability for Claude on the Mac.
- Anthropic upgrades Claude’s computer use to run in the background on Mac 9to5Mac
- Anthropic adds built-in browser to Claude Cowork, ending extension dependency varindia.com
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- Claude can now use your computer while you get other things done Digital Trends
- Claude launches its own browser within Cowork ecosystem | Tap to know more | Inshorts Inshorts
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