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It's easy to check out the latest TikTok videos in your computer's web browser

Written byTravis Boylls

Last Updated: July 7, 2023

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Things You Should Know

  • If you're using a Windows PC, you can download the official TikTok desktop app from the Microsoft Store.
  • You can also access TikTok in your web browser on any platform, including Mac and Chromebook, by visiting https://www.tiktok.com.
  • You can search for any content on TikTok when you're using your computer, as well as scroll through your For You feed.

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    Open the Microsoft Store

    . This app icon has a shopping bag with a Microsoft logo on it.

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    Search TikTok. This will search the Microsoft Store for the TikTok app. Select TikTok from the list.

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    Click Install by the TikTok app. The app is published by Bytedance and requires the latest version of Microsoft Edge to use.

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    Click Open. This will open the TikTok app.

    • Controls are pretty straightforward. The arrow keys scroll between videos. L likes/unlikes the video. M mutes and unmutes the video. The red button labeled "Login" allows for logging into TikTok.
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    Open a Chromium-based browser. TikTok is not yet available on the Mac App Store, but a workaround involves installing as a Progressive Web App (PWA), which is not supported on Safari.

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    Navigate to tiktok.com. This is the homepage for TikTok.

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    Click on the + icon on the address bar. This will allow you to install TikTok as an app on your Mac.

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    Confirm the installation. After it is done, you will be able to access most of TikTok's features on your Mac.

    • Controls are pretty straightforward. The arrow keys scroll between videos. L likes/unlikes the video. M mutes and unmutes the video. The red button labeled "Login" allows for logging into TikTok.
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    I'm using Tik Tok on my RCA tablet, and the camera is really bad quality. What do I do?

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    Assuming you can't get a new tablet, make sure you're in good light. Make sure you're filming during golden hour (usually between the hours of 6 to 8 in the evening). If inside, film near a window.

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    What if my laptop has bad camera quality?

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    Your videos will not be that clear. Consider getting a decent external USB camera to use instead.

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    Barely. The camera won't work, and you can't import videos. If you want to just browse the memes or regular Tik Toks, then yes, it will work.

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      This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis Boylls is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Travis has experience writing technology-related articles, providing software customer service, and in graphic design. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux platforms. He studied graphic design at Pikes Peak Community College. This article has been viewed 288,264 times.

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