I was posting at the same time as you. The web based products are the Online version that you go online and log into an account. You can use it on any computer, desktop, laptop, notebook, tablet, phone or mobile device. You can start on one computer and log in from any computer/device at any time. It is not installed on your computer. Your return is only saved on the Turbo Tax servers.
The Desktop program you download and install on your computer. You install it from the CD or by downloading the actual program. Desktop does not just mean for desktop computers. It means the Turbo Tax program you install on any computer (desktop or laptop) as opposed to going online and using the Online version. Do not confuse the download with the Online web version.
The Desktop program you have been using is done offline and you only go online to efile your return and to update the program. For 2024 you can only buy the Download, they won't be selling the CD. Your MacPro will need Ventura 13 to install the Desktop program.
Hope that helps.
