desktop software
[/ˈdɛsktɒp ˈsɒftweər/]
nounpl: desktop software (uncountable) / desktop softwares (countable - less common)
software de desktop
1. Computer applications designed to run on personal computers or workstations, installed directly on the user's machine rather than accessed via the internet
Microsoft Office is one of the most popular desktop software applications used in offices worldwide.
Microsoft Office é um dos softwares de desktop mais populares utilizados em escritórios em todo o mundo.
2. Programs that operate independently from web browsers and require installation on a local computer
Unlike cloud-based solutions, desktop software can work offline and provides more control to the user.
Diferentemente das soluções baseadas em nuvem, o software de desktop pode funcionar offline e oferece mais controle ao usuário.
In Brazil, the term 'software de desktop' is widely used in IT and corporate contexts, though many professionals also use the English term directly. In Portugal, 'software de secretária' is the more formal equivalent. The distinction between desktop and cloud-based software has become increasingly important in business discussions following the shift toward SaaS solutions in the 2010s-2020s.
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