Apps & Software
Practical software, useful apps and open-source tools.
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AWS Lambda Web Functions Run Ordinary Web Servers on Lambda
AWS Lambda Web Functions run a standard Node.js web server on Lambda, with up to 128 requests per environment.
Supabase Announces Turso Acquisition and $150 Million Raise
Supabase is buying Turso, maker of a Rust rewrite of SQLite, and raised $150 million in a round led by GIC.
Cloudflare Makes Python Workers Generally Available
The release adds first-class Python support, framework adapters and closer integration with Workers services.
Hop3 0.7 Adds App Installation and Login Checks
The self-hosting platform adds dashboard installs, real login tests and recovery-aware application upgrades.
Selenium 4.44 Updates Browser Testing and Grid
Selenium's May release adds a command-line tool and Grid changes, with breaking changes for .NET users.
Firefox 149 Adds Split View and a Browser VPN Rollout
Firefox adds side-by-side tabs while its built-in VPN begins a gradual rollout in four countries.
Explainers & guides
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Semantic Versioning Explained: Major, Minor and Patch
Major, minor and patch describe API compatibility; your dependency range and lockfile decide what gets installed.
Two-Factor Authentication Methods Compared: SMS, Apps and Security Keys
SMS codes, app codes, push prompts and security keys compared, and which one stops a fake login page.
Browser Extension Permissions to Check Before You Install
Which extension warnings reach furthest, how to limit site access, and what to check when an update asks for more.
Browser Release Channels: Stable, Beta, Dev and Canary
What Stable, Beta, Dev, Canary and Nightly channels mean, and how to test them without risking daily work.
Passkeys: Setup, Sync and Recovery
A passkey can simplify signing in. Before replacing a password, check how you will recover access.
Before You Move Your Notes, Test the Export
A readable file is a good start. Links, attachments and dates decide whether your notes survive a move.
Local-First Apps: What Works Without the Internet?
Offline editing, syncing and backing up solve different problems. A local copy does not guarantee all three.
About this desk
Choosing an application is easier when you can see how it fits the work you already do. This desk follows new releases and explores everyday questions about offline access, account recovery, data portability and the steps needed to move between tools.
Before migrating a notebook, try our export checklist. If you work away from a reliable connection, the local-first software guide explains what to test while the internet is unavailable.
Our coverage includes developer tools as well as consumer applications. A familiar framework or a general-availability label can be useful, but neither removes the need to check compatibility with your own workflow. We distinguish documentation-based reporting from independent testing and give readers concrete questions to ask before committing their time or moving important data.