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Can We Use Decentralize Office Instead of Microsoft and Google It is an undeniable fact that the tech world is one of the most dynamic segments in the entire universe. One such new concept that has emerged is the DApps or decentralized applications. These are a novel breed of applications that are not owned or controlled by a single authority that cannot have downtime or cannot be shut off.
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Decentralized Office Apps - Why Use Them? The one-word answer to this question is 'privacy.' As stated in Google's terms of service: "When you upload, submit, store, send or receive content to or through our Services, you give Google (and those we work with) a worldwide license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works, communicate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute such content."
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The perfect decentralized app must be such that it helps maintain privacy and lets people have control over their data. Some of the renowned decentralized office apps are:
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Arcane Sheet - Spreadsheets These provide the same fundamental features that MS Excel boasts of. It offers options for inputting formulae, creating validation rules, creating graphs and charts, and number formatting. A big advantage provided by Arcane Sheets is that it lets you create pivot tables if you need to analyze large datasets, especially in accounting. These can be exported to an Excel file if you want to share your sheet with one who doesn't use Arcane.
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Arcane Docs These allow you to create your own document or import an MS Word document and start working on it Visually, the interface is similar to MS Word, as it offers similar features and text formatting options. It lets you insert the table of contents, images, tables, references, etc. Arcane Docs lets you export your work to a .docx file. This will be helpful if you need to send it as an email attachment. It allows lets you share a link to the document.
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Arcane Photo -Storing Image It is the most basic of decentralized apps that we have tested. On the bright side, it offers you 10 GB of free storage. It doesn't really offer any other features apart from letting you store your photos privately. Google photos, on the other hand, provide the option of creating albums, animations, and collages. It is great for your travel pictures, and it allows you to group photos based on location.
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One drawback with the Google photo app is that it assumes the rights over your images as soon as you upload them. As photos are very personal for many of us, privacy, the one feature of Arcane Photos, is a huge factor to consider.
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Conclusion Though decentralized applications offer many options for modern businesses today, they are still very new. They still need to be enhanced a lot further to reach the level offered by popular office apps such as Microsoft and Google. To learn more about blockchain certifications, you can check out Blockchain Council.
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