Before How-To Geek, he used Python and C++ as a freelance programmer. He has been using computers for 20 years - tinkering with everything from the UI to the Windows registry to device firmware. Nick Lewis is a staff writer for How-To Geek. Use a private window, make sure to log out, and keep in mind that software on the PC may be able to snoop on what you send and receive. You can even use it on PCs that you can't install apps on (like a public computer), but you should exercise caution if you do that. You'll also get notifications for new messages. You can use WhatsApp Web from any desktop browser (all major browsers like Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera are supported) on any operating system. The major advantage you get from accessing WhatsApp through your browser is convenience. Given that limitation, we'd generally recommend that you use the desktop client whenever you can. The big ones are features - the WhatsApp web interface doesn't allow you to place audio or video calls. The desktop app and the web interface are very similar, but there are a few critical differences. Should You Use WhatsApp on the Web or Download the App? Here's how to use WhatsApp on your Windows PC, Mac, or other type of computer. Want to use WhatsApp from your computer? While there's no standalone WhatsApp client, you can use WhatsApp's web app and desktop client to send messages via your smartphone.
