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Perplexity’s Computer can now run entirely on your Mac, even offline

9to5Mac • Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Perplexity is adding a new local-first mode to its Mac app that lets Computer work entirely on the device. This includes running tasks without an internet connection. more…

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Perplexity is adding a new local-first mode to its Mac app that lets Computer work entirely on the device. This includes running tasks without an internet connection. more…

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Perplexity is adding a new local-first mode to its Mac app that lets Computer work entirely on the device.

This includes running tasks without an internet connection.

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