Keep tabs on the world's most popular social media platform with this software for your Windows tablet
Keep tabs on the world's most popular social media platform with this software for your Windows tablet
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Program license Free
Developer FBTouch
Version 1.0.0.15
Works under Windows
Vote
(111 votes)
Developer
FBTouch
Works under
Windows
Program license
Free
Version
1.0.0.15
Pros
- Responds quickly to your touches
- Works well with many popular Facebook games
- Suitable for any tablet or computer with Windows 8 or a newer OS
- Shows recent updates and posts on your home page
- Gives you access to your private messages
Cons
- Does not come with any new features not found on previous editions
- Later replaced with a Windows 10 version
- Doesn't have much in the way of privacy and customization options
Facebook Touch for Windows 8 is an app designed to work with Windows 8 operating systems running on devices that have Facebook installed. It gives you complete access to your account and lets you use Facebook on a touchscreen.
With millions of users around the world, it's not surprising that Facebook ranks as the most popular social networking site. As long as you have an email address, you can sign up for an account that uses your real name and information or a name that you created on the spot. Once you have an account, you can send friend requests to others, update your status, follow pages and even play games. Facebook now has a feature that lets you mark yourself safe after a terrorist attack or natural disaster to notify your family and friends.
With Facebook Touch for Windows 8, you can now access your account from a computer, tablet or even phone and use the site without having access to a mouse or a keyboard. It puts the most important information that you need on the left side. The top link takes you to your account and the page that your friends see, but another link lets you check out locations of restaurants and other businesses close to your current location. This feature uses your GPS to find your current location.
Though Facebook separated its messenger app from its social networking app, this app still combines both features. You no longer need to load and log into a different app just to read or send a message. Clicking on the messages shows you all the messages in your in box and allows you to respond to those messages or send a new one. You can use the other links on the left side to view all your photos, look at event invites and events near you and check out your news feed.
Designed for Windows 8, this Facebook app uses the same type of tile that other apps on your device use. You can change the shape of that app and move it to a new location on your computer. Clicking or pressing on that tile with one or more fingers lets you make those changes. The app also gives you access to the most recent posts made by your friends as well as any pages that you follow. For users with touchscreen devices, Facebook Touch for Windows 8 is one of the best apps for social networking.
Pros
- Responds quickly to your touches
- Works well with many popular Facebook games
- Suitable for any tablet or computer with Windows 8 or a newer OS
- Shows recent updates and posts on your home page
- Gives you access to your private messages
Cons
- Does not come with any new features not found on previous editions
- Later replaced with a Windows 10 version
- Doesn't have much in the way of privacy and customization options
Pros
- Notifies you of any updates to the app in the future
- Lets you use Facebook without a keyboard
- Runs a little faster and smoother than previous versions
- Quick installation
- Simple interface that anyone can use
Cons
- Only works with devices that use a Windows 8 operating system
- Is fairly similar to the app for Windows 7
- Requires a device with a touchscreen feature
- Will not work on standard devices that lack a touchscreen
- May limit your access to some Facebook features
Facebook Touch for Windows 8 is a new utility that lets you use Facebook on touchscreen devices that have a Windows 8 operating system. Keep in mind that this will not magically turn any device into a touchscreen device. You must have that capability already on your device before you can use it.
With millions of users all around the world, Facebook ranks as the top social networking site. This simple site lets you create an account and add friends to your account. You can then share images and videos with those friends and comment on the content they post. Facebook also lets you create status updates based on your opinions or thoughts and lets you check in at restaurants and other places you go. You can even like the pages created by your favorite brands and products to find out about contests, upcoming sales, and coupons.
Facebook Touch for Windows 8 is the newest version of the app. Though it only works with Windows 8 operating systems, those who used the Windows 7 version will find that this one is a little more responsive and acts faster than the previous edition. It lets you do everything you want to do on Facebook without using your keyboard.
The next time you want to post a status update, you can click on the box on your home screen. You can then use the keyboard on your screen to write down anything you want. The app also lets you post images, share videos, or comment on the posts of others without using a keyboard. You'll even have full access to the settings features that let you change who can view your posts and how your name appears on the site.
This Facebook app also comes with automatic updates. Each time that Facebook releases an update, the app will send out an alert. You can click on that alert to check out the update and download it to your computer. The main app and all updates install quickly. With an easy to use interface and a sleek design, it's no wonder why so many Windows 8 users add this app for playing around on Facebook. Facebook Touch for Windows 8 won't give you a touchscreen on your device, but it does provide you with an easier way to use that social networking site.
Pros
- Notifies you of any updates to the app in the future
- Lets you use Facebook without a keyboard
- Runs a little faster and smoother than previous versions
- Quick installation
- Simple interface that anyone can use
Cons
- Only works with devices that use a Windows 8 operating system
- Is fairly similar to the app for Windows 7
- Requires a device with a touchscreen feature
- Will not work on standard devices that lack a touchscreen
- May limit your access to some Facebook features
