Most of the people have a smartphone these days and use apps on it to manage their daily lives. whatsapp电脑版 has over 1 billion users per month and is often compared to WeChat and Facebook Messenger because of its massive user base. So it should come as no surprise that WhatsApp has decided to make its desktop client available to download for Windows, Mac, and Linux users.
Features
Whatsapp provides the option to download the desktop version for Windows, Mac, and Linux users which provides the following features.
- Desktop notifications
- Contact search
- Attached images
- Snoozing
- Group chats
- Video & voice calls
- Encrypted chats
- And more...
How To Use
You can download the desktop version of WhatsApp by using this official download link. Make sure to also check out the FAQ section at the bottom of the page because there's quite a lot about using this application.
In an effort to provide as much information as possible to the user, the developers have provided a detailed FAQ section that answers many commonly asked questions about using WhatsApp. You can access it by clicking the Help button inside the application. Don't forget to scroll down and read it before asking any questions.
You will need to have a working Internet connection and you should make sure your device is compatible with the desktop version of WhatsApp. Check out the FAQ section to find out what software versions, operating systems, and web browsers are compatible with the application.
Once you've downloaded it, simply double-click the icon to launch the app. An introduction screen will greet you and an error message will let you know if your device is compatible with the desktop version of WhatsApp or not. If so, you'll see a progress bar at the top of the screen while the application starts loading your contact list and sending you notifications.
Compatibility
The developers have tried their best to make sure that all the commonly used operating systems are supported by the application and it looks like they've succeeded. According to the FAQ, the following platforms and operating systems are fully supported by the application:
- Windows (7, 8.1, 10)
- Mac OS X
- Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, Amazon)
- Android
- Chrome OS
- iPadOS
To my knowledge, WhatsApp doesn't offer any formal support for mobile devices. However, from what I've seen, the developers seem to be actively monitoring feedback from users and trying to address the most common complaints. So it's quite possible that in the future, the app might offer some sort of mobile optimisation/acceleration. We'll just have to wait and see.
Limitations
The FAQ section also lists a number of limitations that you should be aware of before using the application.
Firstly, you will need a microphone to use video calls on your phone (the app doesn't support calling people on your contact list without a video call).
Secondly, you will need to have WiFi connectivity to use the app. When you're online, the app will use Google's servers to store your data. Like many other Google applications, the company can use your personal information to sell relevant products to you.
Thirdly, you will need to have enough storage on your device to keep all your conversations. I think the biggest complaint about WhatsApp is that it takes up so much space on your phone. Fortunately, there's an easy fix for this — just delete old conversations from time to time.
Conclusions
If you're looking for a free app that you can use to communicate with friends and family, I think you've found it. Like I said at the start of this article, most people have a smartphone these days and use apps on it to communicate with others. For those of you who use WhatsApp, I think you'll agree that it's one of the best apps out there. If you'd like to read other articles on this topic, here's a good read: