Alternatives to Facebook Messenger for desktop

Facebook has discontinued support for its Messenger for Windows Desktop client for Facebook Chat. The move follows an abrupt announcement last week and will mean that Facebook no longer offers a desktop instant messaging client of its own. Users can, however, still use third-party applications to connect to Facebook chat from their desktops. Gizmag takes a look at a selection of instant messaging options that can be used to connect to Facebook Chat from the desktop, some of which are recommended by Facebook itself... Continue Reading Alternatives to Facebook Messenger for desktop



Section: Computers



Tags: Facebook, Instant Messaging, Messenger, Windows



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