Facebook@Desktop

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What is Facebook@Desktop

The Facebook at Desktop is a client that allows you to check your Facebook news feed without accessing the site via a Web browser. The experience is different from the one you receive on a Web browser, but many people prefer Facebook when staying connected with friends and family.

Pros

• Facebook at Desktop allows you to sign into any Facebook account and view your account details on the screen.
• The program can be maximized and minimized to make the page appear in a format that you prefer.
• You can see your news feed or change to top stories.
• You can choose to view the groups you belong to.
• You may also choose to play games that you enjoy on Facebook. You can get the same game experience through the Facebook servers without using a Web browser.
• The program runs in the background while you are working on your computer. You can go to your news feed any time you prefer.

Cons

• Facebook at Desktop may drain your battery as it runs in the background.
• Facebook at Desktop is a visually different experience than you get on a Web browser. You may prefer to read your news feed when in a Web browser tab.
• You may need extra memory on your computer simply to download the program.
• The program may be slow to connect to the Facebook server as it is not run through a Web browsers. Web browsers often have features that improve their speed. This program has no such features.

When you want to access your Facebook account on your desktop, you can use this program. This program gives you a similar experience to a Web browser, but the experience is not exactly the same. You must use the Facebook client that you prefer for playing games or for connecting with friends.