Here’s how both Claude and you can use the same computer simultaneously

You can now multitask with an AI agent in the background. Here’s how both Claude and you can use the same computer simultaneously. Claude can now use your computer in the background.

You can continue working while Claude handles tasks without disrupting your work. It will also wait for you to stop typing before taking over your keyboard if needed. Claude Cowork can be really helpful for handling busywork, leaving you free to pursue the leisure activity of your choice.

If you’re looking to max out your multitasking capabilities with Cowork, Anthropic’s latest Claude update might be exactly what you need. This means when you hand off a task to Claude Cowork or Claude Code, you can continue using your computer without the AI trying to take over your cursor or keyboard.

While computer use isn’t new for Claude on the desktop, running it in the background is a nice upgrade. Anthropic upgrades Claude’s computer use to run in the background on Mac.

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