If you’re like most people, you use Facebook to keep in touch with friends and family, share news and events, and connect with other people who share your interests. But what if you want to update your Facebook profile from Outlook? Here’s how to do it. First, open Outlook and sign in. If you don’t have an account yet, create one now. Next, click the “Mail” tab on the left side of the screen. Under “Inbox,” click “Facebook Messages.” This will open your inbox and show all of the messages that you’ve sent or received on Facebook. (If you’ve sent a message but not received a response, it will be marked as “Unread.”) To update your profile from Outlook, click on the message that you want to update. It will open in a new window or tab. At the top of the window or tab, click on the “Edit” button. This will open a new window where you can write your updated profile information. (If you’re using a mobile device, some of these steps may not be available.) ..
Using FBLook
FBLook is a small utility that integrates seamlessly with Outlook and allows you to update your Facebook status, show what your playing in iTunes or WMP, see your friend status, and receive notifications.
The download is less than 320KB and installation is quick and easy following the installation wizard.
After installation you will see FBLook as a inconspicuous toolbar in Outlook. To start using FBLook you will need to log into your Facebook account from the toolbar.
Also, the first time you want to change your status you will have to allow 3rd party application updates so just click OK.
Then you will be brought to the Facebook page to allow FBLook to do status updates.
Now you can change your status by writing in your own custom thought or choose from some of the preconfigured messages from the drop down box. If you have music playing in WMP or iTunes there will be a selection for the music.
Drop down the FBLook menu on the left to log out, check new activity, or visit the FBLook site. The left dropdown arrow will show you the amount of messages you have.
Scroll further down on the FBLook drop down menu and you’ll see what all of the messages above actually are.
FBLook is a great way to clandestinely keep up with your Facebook activities while at work and works with Outlook 2003 and 2007. The pointy-haired bosses will just think your busy writing business speak to their clients and be none the wiser. If you’re a Twitter fan, check out how to Integrate Twitter with Microsoft Outlook which The Geek wrote about a while back.
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