Are you a mobile or desktop person?

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Since mobile devices have become an indispensable part of our lives, mobile applications have taken almost full control of our daily routines. Messaging, money transfers, gaming, etc., have all found a place on our phones. However, I personally find desktop more suitable for most cases. Other than Twitter, WhatsApp, and mobile banking apps, I generally use the desktop for purposes such as e-shopping, reading news, learning, and product testing. This preference is a habit, and I believe it stems from my technical background. I prefer seeing all the details in one fixed place when looking at the screen; therefore, the desktop is always convenient for me. What are your thoughts?

Carol Moh · Accepted Answer

@xaqan Depends on the content of the long video, but in general, for standard social media, long-form videos you find on YouTube, etc. I am fine watching it on my phone, but also because I tend to consume that kind of content when I am on a train or bus - what about you?

Carol Moh · Answer

I would say for casual browsing and looking up something quickly, I'll reach for my phone. But for "serious things" like big purchases, things that require a lot of reading, or testing out things, I'll always gravitate to my desktop/laptop. I don't necessarily think it is a technical thing but I like the reassurance of seeing everything on a bigger screen and typically a better layout!

Khagani Bayramov · Answer

@carolmoh Exactly. What about long videos? Do you prefer watching them on mobile device or laptop/PC?

Khagani Bayramov · Answer

@carolmoh I think watching videos or doing some stuff on the phone is preferred because it gives the flexibility of movement or positioning compared doing these on PC. You can watch a movie while lying on the couch. It doesn't require much attention to details. But, when it comes to the work related stuff I can't do it with same approach. I mostly prefer desktop.

Are you a mobile or desktop person?

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