Perplexity Portable Computer Is Now Available on Windows, Powered by NVIDIA RTX
As local models become more capable, AI agents can handle more work directly on a PC while keeping sensitive information on the device. Portable Computer is a local version of the agent Perplexity Computer that plans and carries out multistep tasks. Accelerated by NVIDIA GPUs, it uses local models to analyze data, bring together information […]
Perplexity, the AI agent, is now available on Windows PCs as a portable version, thanks to its partnership with NVIDIA. The Portable Computer utilizes NVIDIA RTX GPUs to perform multistep tasks locally, keeping sensitive information secure on the device. This new version of Perplexity Computer works alongside cloud models for more advanced research and reasoning, making powerful AI accessible to a wider range of Windows PC users.
Users can now orchestrate work between local and cloud AI models, benefiting from Perplexity Computer's built-in tools such as a browser and SPACE sandbox. The app simplifies setup with a post-trained local model, like Qwen 3.8 27B, optimized for NVIDIA RTX GPUs. Connectors for popular apps like Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Google Drive, Gmail, Slack and GitHub allow the agent to work with users' existing files and workflows.
Perplexity Computer can assist with tasks such as engineering, finance, and startup analysis, providing relevant insights without compromising user data. The Portable Computer is now available for NVIDIA GeForce RTX and RTX PRO GPUs with 24GB or more of VRAM, with NVIDIA DGX Station support expected soon. Users can try Perplexity Portable Computer on their compatible Windows PCs today.
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