Power BI is an advanced cloud-based data sharing platform by Microsoft that helps users create multi-dimensional dashboards using reports from tools like Power View, Power Query, and Power Pivot. Users can then share dashboard data with others. Power BI Desktop is software that can be installed directly on PCs and laptops, allowing users to explore and model data. The three edit interaction alternatives in Power BI Desktop are Filter, Highlight, and None, which control how a visual responds to selections in another. Users can retrieve Power BI reports uploaded to the cloud using Data Management and Power BI Personal gateways.