Using the Facebook
App in Windows 10
Like it or not, Facebook has changed the way we communicate through social media.
Since the company’s launch in 2004, the platform has had its fair share of positive and
negative media. With over 2.2 billion monthly active users, Facebook is here to stay.
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If you prefer not to visit Facebook via your browser, the Windows Store has a specially developed app for both PC
and mobile platforms that’s just as functional as the web-based interface.Be Connected. Be Discovered.
Once the installation process is complete, you
receive a brief notification in the bottom right
of your Windows desktop. There are two options available
from the notification, Launch and Pin to Start. While you can
Launch the app right away, we recommend clicking Pin to
Start. This will place the app in the available Groups from the
Start button.The Store front details the specifics regarding
the app you’re currently viewing, Facebook in
this instance. Scroll down through the app’s page to view a
description, any updated information, system requirements,
additional information and what functionality the app uses,
in case you’re concerned over privacy and such.Scroll back to the top of the Facebook app page in
the Store. To install the app on to your PC, simply
click the blue-coloured Install button. This will initiate the
download and installation process. The Facebook app weighs
in at around 140MB, which isn’t too hefty for a modern app.First, open the Windows 10 Store. In the Search
box, located in the top right of the Store window,
type Facebook. The first option available, labelled App, is what
you’re looking for. Simply click it to be taken to the Facebook
app page in the Store.