Does Viewport affect desktop browsers?

Question

EDIT: Nevermind, found duplicate after searching for a completely unrelated topic (kinda serendipitous)

Probably a dumb question, but I have been unable to find a d

Answer 1

No, they're ignored on the desktop. Mobile devices love them though.

Answer 2

No, it doesn't. I suppose they could decide to interpret them, but it definitely won't be in the near future and/or interfere with your website.