3 Features That Make ChatGPT on Windows Better Than the Web Version
Since the famous ChatGPT robot was first launched in November 2022, the initial version was only available for use on the web through the browser, and then OpenAI launched a smartphone application that facilitates access to the robot with exclusive features for its users . Recently, the same thing happened with the launch of the ChatGPT application for computer operating systems such as Mac OS and Windows.
At first glance, the computer version of the robot may seem identical to the web version due to the similarity of the design, method of use, etc., but in fact, the matter is different, in favor of the application, as it is characterized by three things that make it a worthy option for those who want to take advantage of the full capabilities of the most famous and best chat model, at least for many. So let's review in the following lines the three advantages that distinguish the application version of ChatGPT from its version dedicated to the web.
We are all using the ChatGPT robot now, especially after it was made available with the Internet access feature (ChatGPT Search) and searched in it, as it provides us with useful short answers and saves us a lot of time and effort. For this reason, one of the most important things that should be available in such a tool is that it is easy and quick to access, and this is the first feature that tips the scales in favor of the ChatGPT application on Windows.
From the desktop directly and from within any program you use, you can quickly summon ChatGPT by pressing the "Alt + Space" keys on the keyboard without having to open the browser. A small pop-up window will immediately appear where you can start writing your requests and the answer will be listed within the same window, and when you click anywhere outside the window, it will disappear immediately.
As we said, this feature is very necessary if you use the bot a lot as it will increase your productivity. It is worth noting that you can change this shortcut through the "App" section after going to the Settings window where the application settings are located. Also, after installing the ChatGPT application on the computer , you can pin it to the taskbar by right-clicking on it from the "Start" menu and then clicking "Pin to Taskbar", which makes it easier to access the bot as well.
If you go to the web version of ChatGPT via the browser and click on the attach content button represented by the "clip" icon in the chat box, you will see 3 main options: " Connect to Google Drive", "Connect to Microsoft OneDrive", and finally "Upload files from computer". As for the application version, you will find this last option in addition to two very important options: "Take a screenshot" and "Take a live photo" via the webcam. These two options are not available in the web version.
As for the first option related to taking a screenshot, when you click on it, the "Snipping Tool" already in Windows will be used to take a full or partial screenshot of the screen. Once this is done, the image will be attached directly to your question or inquiry on the ChatGPT application so that you can analyze it or whatever.
As for the second option related to live shooting, when you click on it, the webcam will be opened through the Camera application pre-installed on Windows so that you can take any image and also associate it with your question or request on the AI model.
To be fair, you can take advantage of these two features on the web version as well, but the process will take a long time as you will have to take a picture of what you want first, then save it and upload it to ChatGPT using the "Upload from computer" option.
The ChatGPT interface on Windows is similar to its smartphone version, with the "Voice mode" button appearing on the right side of the chat box, which is not available on the web version of the OpenAI model. You can use the advanced voice mode to interact with ChatGPT vocally instead of dictating commands to it.
It is worth noting that the voice mode in ChatGPT has become very advanced, as you can now have voice conversations with the robot that make you feel like you are talking to a human, as you can interrupt it, dictate the words back to it, change the subject, etc. We have shared with you useful uses for the advanced voice mode in the ChatGPT robot .
To use and benefit from this feature, all you have to do is open the ChatGPT application on Windows 11 or Windows 10, log in, and then click on the "Use voice mode" icon located to the right of the chat box, as we mentioned. If this is your first time using this voice communication feature, you will be asked to give the application the necessary permissions to access the microphone and others.
You can change the voice of the model by clicking on the settings icon at the top right and then choosing the voice you like from among 9 different voices. This will make your experience more personalized and enjoyable. Importantly, after you choose the voice you want to talk to, you will see two icons; the first is a microphone to speak and mute the voice through, and the second is an "X" to end the conversation and return to the text form. Yes, your voice conversations are converted to written speech that is saved in the chat list on the left.
These were the most important reasons to use the ChatGPT application on Windows 10 and Windows 11 instead of using it on the web. These features may not seem like a big deal at first, but when you use the application, and over time, you will realize its value because it will increase your productivity and help you get things done faster, and perhaps more efficiently.