100% of people found this usefulYes, I have a Facebook account.
I don't visit too often but it does make a nice communication tool from
time to time. It's also a good way to connect to and learn more about
people from my past and that I work with. I was recently on Facebook
and decided to do a search for "Media Center". Not only did I find a
group started by Ian but I also located an application which, so far,
has been working great and is kind of interesting.
For anyone who
is plugged into social websites, it's all about sharing. Well, why not
share what you enjoy watching with your friends? The Facebook Media Center Status Tool
allows you to do just that. Once installed and approved, your Facebook
status will change depending on what you're watching/listening to on
the Media Center where you have it installed.
Download is
quick and easy. It's a small file. Installation went quickly as
well. Before installation, you want to make sure that you allow
Facebook to access the data of course. This can be done from the application page
on Facebook itself. Once you install the app, you have to restart your
PC. When you enter MCE the first time afterward, you will have to log
into Facebook from a pop under. Head back out to your desktop and
login. I recommend clicking the link which will allow your login info
to be kept so you don't have to do this every time. (I hate popups
when I start my Media Center!)
So far, it has been updating my
status very quickly and accurately. This is a nice, small app if you
want to share what you're doing with your friends. I could see
something like this being very useful for Twitter as well.
One
note, if you don't always want to share what's on in your home, there
is a way to make the app request your permission every time. I
personally again, hate popups, but I'm sure there are times when you'd
like some privacy. Check the app page for details.
Overall,
if you're a social site surfer and you want to keep people up to date
on your viewing habits, I can certainly give my reccomendation to this
app. With the simple install and the fact that it runs without
interference from the user once set up makes it easy to work with and
will let your friends know exactly what you're into.