Facebook on laptop computer
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Facebook on laptop computer
Quick question for the experts:
I use Facebook on my laptop only (Windows 10 if it makes any difference).
Without any warning FB now only lists "Messenger" instead of "Messages" and the new layout and functionality suck. This happened yesterday and I changed none of my settings nor was I shown a pop-up message about any changes or similar.
Is there any way to switch back to the old display?
Thanks in advance!
I use Facebook on my laptop only (Windows 10 if it makes any difference).
Without any warning FB now only lists "Messenger" instead of "Messages" and the new layout and functionality suck. This happened yesterday and I changed none of my settings nor was I shown a pop-up message about any changes or similar.
Is there any way to switch back to the old display?
Thanks in advance!
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It is a change to the facebook website. Nothing you can do about it unless facebook adds an option to change the interface.
https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/18/fa...-of-messenger/
https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/18/fa...-of-messenger/
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Quick question for the experts:
I use Facebook on my laptop only (Windows 10 if it makes any difference).
Without any warning FB now only lists "Messenger" instead of "Messages" and the new layout and functionality suck. This happened yesterday and I changed none of my settings nor was I shown a pop-up message about any changes or similar.
Is there any way to switch back to the old display?
Thanks in advance!
I use Facebook on my laptop only (Windows 10 if it makes any difference).
Without any warning FB now only lists "Messenger" instead of "Messages" and the new layout and functionality suck. This happened yesterday and I changed none of my settings nor was I shown a pop-up message about any changes or similar.
Is there any way to switch back to the old display?
Thanks in advance!
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Thanks for the responses!
Ok, leaving aside that I'm a dinosaur, what platform would you recommend for a chat:
a) that involves multiple people (3-4)
b) allows participants to post replies consisting of multiple paragraphs (and a minimum of formatting/editing before posting)
c) is accessible easily both using a cell phone and desktop computer
(I had to considered a secret FB group, but was wondering whether there are any better alternatives.)
Ok, leaving aside that I'm a dinosaur, what platform would you recommend for a chat:
a) that involves multiple people (3-4)
b) allows participants to post replies consisting of multiple paragraphs (and a minimum of formatting/editing before posting)
c) is accessible easily both using a cell phone and desktop computer
(I had to considered a secret FB group, but was wondering whether there are any better alternatives.)
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Thanks for the responses!
Ok, leaving aside that I'm a dinosaur, what platform would you recommend for a chat:
a) that involves multiple people (3-4)
b) allows participants to post replies consisting of multiple paragraphs (and a minimum of formatting/editing before posting)
c) is accessible easily both using a cell phone and desktop computer
(I had to considered a secret FB group, but was wondering whether there are any better alternatives.)
Ok, leaving aside that I'm a dinosaur, what platform would you recommend for a chat:
a) that involves multiple people (3-4)
b) allows participants to post replies consisting of multiple paragraphs (and a minimum of formatting/editing before posting)
c) is accessible easily both using a cell phone and desktop computer
(I had to considered a secret FB group, but was wondering whether there are any better alternatives.)
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1. Facebook
While there is facebook.com, there is ALSO an app from the Microsoft store--like there is from the App Store--for Facebook, so technically using the term "app" is acceptable.
2. @Jasper2009
GoogleHangouts may provide what you're after in the form of a group chat. I personally don't use it so can't speak to how long a group chat would remain "alive" or retain past responses, but it meets your requirements.
For something more robust, go with a bulletin board, much like this one here on FT. They can be had & hosted for free, and you can lock down access with usernames/passwords.
While there is facebook.com, there is ALSO an app from the Microsoft store--like there is from the App Store--for Facebook, so technically using the term "app" is acceptable.
2. @Jasper2009
GoogleHangouts may provide what you're after in the form of a group chat. I personally don't use it so can't speak to how long a group chat would remain "alive" or retain past responses, but it meets your requirements.
For something more robust, go with a bulletin board, much like this one here on FT. They can be had & hosted for free, and you can lock down access with usernames/passwords.
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Slack? There's minimal formatting and certainly you can have multiple paragraphs and a lot more. There's a website and a mobile site (and a desktop app which is just the website packaged with its own Chrome).
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Ok, leaving aside that I'm a dinosaur, what platform would you recommend for a chat:
a) that involves multiple people (3-4)
b) allows participants to post replies consisting of multiple paragraphs (and a minimum of formatting/editing before posting)
c) is accessible easily both using a cell phone and desktop computer
(I had to considered a secret FB group, but was wondering whether there are any better alternatives.)
a) that involves multiple people (3-4)
b) allows participants to post replies consisting of multiple paragraphs (and a minimum of formatting/editing before posting)
c) is accessible easily both using a cell phone and desktop computer
(I had to considered a secret FB group, but was wondering whether there are any better alternatives.)
A Facebook or Google group isn't a bad alternative. Google Groups are better on desktop and have an email gateway. They're much clumsier on mobile unless you're using the email gateway.
If not for the mobile access, this really sounds more like you want a private message board or wiki.
One nice thing with Slack is that you can post documents or formatted "snippets" to the channel, with a comment, and then people don't have to skim over the whole thing -- just the comment. They've also added a threaded view.
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Additionally, any decent email client will display replies in the order that they were received. Now whether the people replying choose to top post, bottom post, or inline post is entirely up to them.
That said, there's also Telegram (didn't see that mentioned).
Also there is IRC since you mentioned being a dinosaur