Facebook @Desktop is a small application that is designed for users that want to have easier access to Facebook without having to open an internet browser and login to the website. The app is easy to install and during this process, users can choose to have the tool launch along with the operating system, or they can opt to manually start the program whenever they need it. Users can securely login to the application and afterwards, they are ready to receive notifications and also browse Facebook whenever they want to, after they click the icon that will be present in the system tray.

The refresh process is done quite often, so users are not required anymore to manually refresh their Facebook main page in order to get updates on the latest stories shared by friends. Any updates that target the user and bring notifications will also be shown on the screen. The notification process used by the application is not obtrusive, as only a small window will appear in the lower right area of the screen and in a few seconds, it will disappear. Users can click it in order to launch the main app and see the notification.

As some networks might prevent users from accessing Facebook, this application is recommended as it features a proxy server that will be able to bypass restrictions and provide live updates of the news feed. In order to display the Facebook page with all of its elements, the app makes use of an integrated browser, thus now features of the main website will be lost. The program also provides more functionality, as based on a user’s current location, it will display a weather forecast regarding the current and the future weather conditions, with customizable options.