Discord 1.0.9004 for Windows

Overview of Discord
Discord is a free, cross-platform voice and text chat application that provides a means of communication to users, often used for gaming. It provides a community-driven platform and comprehensive range of features for users to work, collaborate and socialize in a variety of ways.

Uses of Discord
Discord has a range of functions which cover virtually every aspect of communication, collaboration and socializing. These include:

• Instant messaging: chat with other users in either private messages or public chatrooms.
• Video and voice chat: hold video and voice conferences with up to 50 people in different channels, using both text and audio.
• Server managing: create a server to communicate with and manage your friends, followers and peers. This includes setting up roles and permissions, customizing the look and feel with themes and plugins and hosting events.
• Text discussions: post text, images and GIFs in various discussion channels and link to other resources.

Pros and Cons of Discord

Pros

• Easy to use: Software is designed to be easy to use and navigate, making it great for beginners and experienced users alike.
• Cross-platform: Discord is available on multiple platforms, including web, Android, and iOS.
• Comprehensive range of features: Discord has a comprehensive range of features that make it great for gaming, streaming, and more. These include video chat, voice chat, and the ability to create, manage and join servers.

Cons

• Lack of moderation tools: App does not have any moderation tools built in. To prevent bullying and other inappropriate behavior, users need to create their own moderation systems.
• Potentially distracting: as Discord is designed for gamers, it can be very distracting for users who need to focus on a task.

Alternatives to Software

• Slack: Slack is a popular chat platform that provides a wide range of features, from messaging to file sharing. It also offers a great mobile app experience across Android and iOS.
• Skype: Skype is a popular messaging app that is especially popular in the business community, with a range of features that make it ideal for communication and collaboration.
• Google Hangouts: Google Hangouts is another popular messaging app, with a range of features that makes it particularly suitable for business and team collaboration.