Docker Desktop
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What you need to know about macOS X 10.14 Deprecation
Docker supports Docker Desktop on the most recent versions of macOS. That is, the current release of macOS and the previous two releases. As new major versions of macOS are made generally available, Docker stops supporting the oldest version and supports the newest version of macOS (in addition to the previous two releases). Keeping with…
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New Docker Menu & Improved Release Highlights with Docker Desktop 4.5
We’re excited to announce the release of Docker Desktop 4.5 which includes enhancements we’re excited for you to try out. New Docker Menu: Improved Speed and Unified Experience Across Operating Systems We’ve launched a new version of the Docker Menu which creates a consistent user experience across all operating systems (including Docker Desktop for Linux,…
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Celebrating Our Second Fiscal Year
Yesterday, January 31, we finished our second full fiscal year since our November 2019 restructuring and recapitalization, and I couldn’t be prouder of the Docker team and what we’ve accomplished together. While it’s difficult to summarize 12 months, highlights include: Shipping 7,000+ product features, fixes, and updates to developers, including Docker Desktop for M1 Macs,…
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How Docker Desktop Networking Works Under the Hood
Modern applications make extensive use of networks. At build time it’s common to apt-get/dnf/yum/apk install a package from a Linux distribution’s package repository. At runtime an application may wish to connect() to an internal postgres or mysql database to persist some state, while also calling listen() and accept() to expose APIs and UIs over TCP…
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File Sharing with Docker Desktop
One of the topics users of Docker Desktop often ask us about is file sharing. How do I see my source code inside my container? What’s the difference between a volume and a bind mount? Why is file sharing slower than on Linux, and how can I speed it up? In this blog post, I’ll…
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Seamless Sign-in with Docker Desktop 4.4.2
Starting with Docker Desktop 4.4.2 we’re excited to introduce a new authentication flow that will take you through the browser to sign in, simplifying the experience and allowing users to get all the benefits of autofill from whatever browser password manager they may use. Gone are the days of going to your browser, opening your…
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Guest Blog: Deciding Between Docker Desktop and a DIY Solution
Guest author Ben Hall is the lead technical developer for C# .NET at a gov.uk (a United Kingdom public sector information website) and a .NET Foundation member. He worked for nine years as a school teacher, covering programming and computer science. Ben enjoys making complex topics accessible and practical for busy developers. Deciding Between Docker…
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WSL 2 GPU Support for Docker Desktop on NVIDIA GPUs
It’s been a year since Ben wrote about Nvidia support on Docker Desktop. At that time, it was necessary to take part in the Windows Insider program, use Beta CUDA drivers, and use a Docker Desktop tech preview build. Today, everything has changed: On the OS side, Windows 11 users can now enable their GPU…
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