Uh oh. TikTok just made its desktop experience way better

TikTok's updated desktop version offers a smoother user experience, improved features, and enhanced viewing options. The changes include a streamlined design, a new Explore tab, full-screen live streaming, and a floating player. These improvements aim to make the desktop experience more intuitive and enjoyable. However, some users preferred the previously clunky desktop version as a means of limiting screen time. The older version's less engaging interface served as a deterrent against excessive use. The author found the mobile app too addictive, using the less polished desktop version for controlled consumption. The new desktop update mirrors the mobile app's functionality, potentially negating this self-imposed limitation. The author now faces the challenge of finding new ways to control their TikTok usage. The improved desktop experience removes the previous barrier to excessive consumption.