Essential Apps to Install on Windows and macOS
Just unboxed your new computer? Here's our curated list of essential desktop apps for Windows and macOS to kickstart your productivity and set up the perfect workspace.
Discord co-founder steps down, new CEO appointed as IPO preparations ramp up
Discord will move forward under new leadership
Nintendo files DMCA subpoena ordering Discord to identify"Teraleak" Pokémon leaker
Pokémon leakers? Nintendo's gotta catch 'em all
Discord begins experimenting with face scanning for age verification
The test is limited to the UK and Australia where limitation to online platforms is pretty strict already
Discord now runs on Windows 98 (and even Windows 95) with this unofficial client
A retro-friendly version of Discord for machines with slower hardware
National Guard leaker receives 15-year prison term after sharing military secrets on Discord
Sentence comes after a plea deal copping to six counts of espionage
Discord creator says Final Fantasy XI inspired him to develop the popular chat service
In brief: Since Discord's 2015 debut, the chat service has grown to serve various communities for work, hobbies, and other purposes. Still, its developers primarily focus on gaming functionality, and the app's origins as a tool to facilitate in-game voice chat are widely known. Discord's co-founder provided more details on that history at the recent Tokyo Game Show.
Discord introduces passwordless logins, end-to-end encryption for calls
Discord is introducing passwordless login through biometric passkeys, such as Face ID and Touch ID. Also, Discord is migrating audio and video calls (but not text messaging) to a new system that features end-to-end encryption by default.
Discord is now logging your recent gaming activity, making it visible to friends
New Amazon Music and Xbox functionality has also arrived
Discord looks to boost gaming revenue by ditching its long time ad-free stance
The company plans to incentivize users to complete specific in-game tasks
Discord claims over 200 million monthly active users, planning an IPO
Discord is also opening up Quests to more games and launching official game-themed items in its store
Nvidia GeForce driver fixes Discord streaming, V-Sync stuttering
If you've been experiencing muted colors while streaming gameplay in Discord, or intermittent stuttering when V-Sync is enabled, Nvidia's latest GeForce Hotfix promises to fix those issues.
Discord alternative TeamSpeak hits version 3.6.0
TeamSpeak has launched a new major release that is compatible with upcoming TS5 servers, in addition to dark mode, UI improvements, and various bug fixes.
How to Use Midjourney to Create AI Images
AI image generators are hot news, so it takes something special to stand out in the crowd. Midjourney is among the best, read on to find out why and how to use it. We've updated our guide with new samples and a showcase of v5.1 capabilities.
You'll have to change your Discord username soon
Familiar display names and server nicknames remain
Microsoft warns that Russian agents are trying to infiltrate gaming communities
In the wake of the Minecraft Discord leak
Nvidia releases automatic update for Discord bug, but users aren't sure how it works
The issue may be fixed on your system already. If not, download the latest drivers and reboot.
Discord might be throttling your Nvidia GPU's memory, but here's how you can fix it
Issue comes right after Discord added AV1 encode for RTX 4000 users
Hackers are turning to Discord and Twitter for their phishing scams
No, that's not me in the photo
Discord adds tools for moderators to automatically filter content
Taking some of the load off of moderators
The Best Portable Apps for Your Software Toolbox
Portable apps usually offer the same functionality as the regular versions of your favorite software, but without any installers involved. That means you can run them directly from a USB drive or a cloud folder synced across PCs.
Discord bans harmful Covid-19 misinformation on its platform
Discord is the latest to take aim at dangerous anti-vax content
Essential Apps to Install on your Windows PC or Mac
You just bought a new laptop, built a new desktop, or are clean installing your OS, good for you! Gotta love the taste of a fresh new machine. Now it's time to get back to productivity Zen by recovering your files and installing programs. Not sure which ones? Well, let us help.
First feature of the Discord/PlayStation integration is rolling out
Pretty basic right now, but more will follow