Therefore, in this article we will try to clarify, among other things, the differences between the two, as well as the functions or tricks of Telegram Desktop, the installation and its way of updating to the latest version.
Differences between Telegram and WhatsApp
In the case of Telegram, it is not necessary to share the same wireless network o have the mobile phone near or connected to the Internet; as it acts freely, being able to be used with multiple devices at the same time.
Another difference is that both in Telegram and in WhatsApp the messages act in a hidden way, only in the latter it happens in all chats and in Telegram in the secret ones; which allows greater security for users, it also deletes them.
What are the functions of Telegram Desktop?
- Can be installed on macOS, Windows and GNU / Linux.
- It has its own collection of clients, including those on the PC.
- It has already been said that its installation is independent of the mobile phone; it doesn't matter if it's off or closed.
- What is written in Telegram on your computer, yes it will also reflect on the mobile and vice versa, combining both without difficulty.
- There are also two aspects of the integration with Windows, namely that the application starts at the same time as the operating system or includes Telegram in the «Send to» menu by clicking with the mouse.
- In general, with Telegram for desktop you have the same functions as mobile phones, even if they do not share the same Wifi; it's like having a personal cloud; so long as you can send documents, files, photos among others from your mobile to your PC or vice versa.
How to update Telegram Desktop to the latest version? Very easy
The Telegram application in its "Settings" section o settings we have a subsection called «General», which contains two more sections; the first "Update automatically" or update automatically and under this, "Check for updates" or search for updates.
Therefore, if it comes placed the check on automatic update, the application itself will do it without the need for anything extra; otherwise, the second option should be selected, so that it searches for the latest update.
Now, this is done in this way because it is assumed that the user has already installed the application, if not, they must install it; To do this, you need to go to the official website, then go to the section "Desktop for desktop applications".
The page immediately analyzes the operating system you are using and will present you in the central part with the button with the version appropriate for that system; click on the corresponding button to download the executable file.
Time double-click the executable file you downloaded to start the installation, then you need to confirm the language you have on your system, then choose the folder where you want to install it; then you have to choose whether or not you want direct access to your PC.
Finally click on "Install", the first installation window appears immediately to select the language "Spanish" and press "OK", then it is necessary to choose the destination folder and the name of the program in the start menu to create an icon on the desktop; we will click «Next» to complete it.
Finally, it can be noted that both i processes of installation which update are simple and easy to perform, which allows you to take advantage of messaging both at the desktop level and with any other device you want.
