I don’t think there is anyone left on this planet who is not involved in a social networks of sorts. They’re poping up everywhere, some you signup for, some you ignore.
Facebook is one of those social networks which has been flying under the radar for quite some time. MySpace and Bebo get a lot of media attention but for the most part they’re on the receiving end of bad press (spam, abuse and what have you..).
Facebook on the other hand is thriving in a postive manner. They’re receiving up to 50,000 new signups on a daily basis and last week I joined the Facebook heard. (profile link)
Facebook is a far more mature alternative to MySpace and Bebo.
I signuped with the intention of just chating with friends and exchanging photographs…the usual social networking items. But there a few additional features which grabbed my attention. One such feature is simply called ‘Groups’
macBlogger Facebook Group
The idea behind Facebook’s Groups feature is quite simple. Facebook users can join a group of like minded souls and chat within their discussion threads about topics relating to their group. The exchange of information, photographs, videos and general discussion is the order of the day.
We have setup a macBlogger group on Facebook which we hope will provide valuable information on all things Apple.
Facebook Widget
A tidy little widget called Facebook Watch has been released upon us which acts as a portal between your dashboard and your facebook account. The feature rich widget allows you to view the latest postings on your wall, check who has ‘poked’ you, take a look inside your inbox and it also allows you to check the latest activity of your friends.
Here are a few other Facebook widgets available to download on the Apple website.