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Claude Cowork Initial Thoughts + Two Surprising Use Cases
The Rundown In this guide you will learn how Claude Cowork will revolutionize your relationship with your computer (seriously).
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Jan 15, 2026
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The Rundown
In this guide you will learn how Claude Cowork will revolutionize your relationship with your computer (seriously). We cover how it’s different from regular Claude, what you can do with it, and demo a couple workflows.
Who This Is Useful For
- AI users who want to level up without opening a code editor
- Claude Pro users thinking about the Max plan
- Anyone with a computer and a pulse (it’s really great)
What You Need to Get Started
- A MacBook
- The Claude Desktop app
- A Claude Max Subscription ($100/month)
Step 1
Make sure your Claude desktop app is updated...