Snapchat on the web allows some features without the app, but viewing Snaps is limited. To access Snapchat from a computer, use a web browser and follow steps specific to the platform.

Snapchat cites over 100 million users making voice and video calls each month, and that's part of why the leap to computer is happening.

Snapchat lets you create shortcuts to facilitate interaction with people. Our post shows you how to create and delete a Snapchat shortcut.

It's still the same Snapchat you know and love, but this time on the big screen," the update notes add. Snapchat for iPad isn't perfect.