Desktop software refers to applications and programs that run on a desktop PC in an operating system such as Windows, MacOS and Linux. Desktop software is distinct from other kinds of software such as mobile apps (like those that run on Android and the iPhone) and web based apps that run inside a web browser (like Gmail, Hotmail, Google Docs etc).
This guide will detail some of the differences between desktop software and applications that run on a server, the web or a mobile, as well as providing tips on how to install, configure and use a wide range of desktop software applications.
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