Hidden possibilities of Telegram

Today it is hard to believe that a couple of decades ago a regular mobile phone was a curiosity. And those specimens, which we occasionally saw in the hands of the rich, resembled a repainted piece of brick with an antenna.

A few years later, the world has completely changed. We communicate less and less on the street, and more and more online. Available to almost everyone miniature You can not only call a friend or grandmother, but even conduct full-fledged business negotiations, participate in online conferences, manage a business.

And one of the relatively recent inventions that have simplified the life of modern man, became messengers - programs that raised the convenience of communication to an unprecedented level. Today we will talk about the most controversial and perhaps the most popular of them.





Telegram Telegram is the most convenient online messenger that can be installed on your phone, and on a tablet, and on a laptop. And it is enough to have only one account, which will be available on all these devices.

Messenger Telegram It was launched in August 2013 and is currently used by more than 200 million people worldwide. The service quickly began to squeeze recognized leaders from the market. Telegram does not have an abundance of advertising, as in Viber, no dependence on one platform, like WhatsApp. But the abundance of settings, coupled with speed, make it inaccessible to competitors.



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The main functions of Telegram
  1. File storage
    In Telegram, you can start correspondence with yourself. All messages and files will be stored in a dialog called “Favorites”. Telegram can also be used as a free cloud. Here you can send everything interesting and important, so as not to lose.



  2. The most important thing is from above.
    You can pin "Favorites" at the very top of the list of dialogues, so that the most necessary is always at hand. Consolidate the most important and interesting dialogues and channels – they can be placed in a convenient order.
  3. Turn off extra notifications
    Joining several chat rooms and subscribing to a dozen channels, you will soon start to be annoyed at how often "crowds" Telegram. And in order not to be distracted by every message, turn off notifications in those dialogs and channels that are not so important - you can read them later when you have time. By the way, pop-up messages can be answered without opening the messenger. Convenience comes first!



  4. Additional security
    If you’re worried about your account, you can enable two-step authentication. After that, for authorization, you will need to enter not only the code from Telegram itself, but also the code from SMS. You can also set a password for Telegram so that no one can read your messages.



  5. Unread message
    If you need to read a message without opening it, then this is the way for you. Before you go to Telegram, turn on your smartphone air mode, then go to the program and read the message. Now exit the messenger, turn on the Internet and go back. Messages will remain unread by both you and the sender.
  6. Self-destruction of the account
    In the Telegram settings, you can specify a period of inactivity, after which the account will be destroyed along with all dialogs and contacts. If you plan to use the messenger further, we recommend in the section "Privacy and security" set a maximum period of 1 year.



  7. Stickers.
    Another wonderful option Telegram, which allows you to diversify any correspondence. Instead of tired emoticons, you can always express your emotions with stickers for every taste. This variety is due to the fact that in a couple of minutes each user can create a set of stickers and share them with friends. If you want to diversify the world of Telegram with your stickers, type @stickers in the search bar and use the service tips.



  8. Processing
    In addition to stickers, you can choose such a design in the messenger that is suitable for you. In the menu item "Setting up chats" you can not only choose your favorite theme and set the settings, but even create your own background.



  9. Watching video
    If Telegram sent you a video from YouTube, you can watch the video without leaving the messenger on your smartphone. Just click on the preview (picture itself). Immediately you can turn on the “picture in picture” mode by clicking on the small square at the bottom, and the video will play in the background while you chat or use other applications.



  10. Access from the browser
    In addition to a full-fledged client for Windows and Mac OS, there is a browser version of Telegram, which is suitable for those who do not want to clutter the memory of their favorite laptop with unnecessary programs (although telegram It is unlikely to be superfluous on the computer of a modern person.


The capabilities of Telegram messenger expand with each update, and we can only try to keep up with new technologies that every year reach unimaginable heights. But is it a bad thing that our lives are becoming more intense and comfortable?

Earlier, we have already written about the hidden capabilities of the iPhone, which even advanced owners of Apple devices do not know. And also told the secrets of Skype - the most popular communication program, the name of which has already become a household name.

What is it? communication Do you use it? Tell me in the comments.

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