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THOSE USING WHATSAPP now have a second way to log into their messages without looking at their phone.
The service launched a desktop client early this morning for both Windows and Mac users. The version is only available for those who have Windows 8 and above or Mac OS 10.9 (Mavericks) and above.
The native app also comes with a few extra features including keyboard shortcuts, native desktop notifications and the knowledge that your messages won’t be lost in a sea of tabs in your browser. You can download the desktop version here.
Speaking of which, if that isn’t to your liking, there is a web version that’s been around for a while now. Going into web.whatsapp.com will offer a similar experience and is useful if you’re working from an older version of Windows or Mac OS. If your browser allows it, you can also set up desktop notifications as well.
Logging into both is done the same way. Load up the page or open the app and take your phone. Open up the QR code scanner (on iOS it’s Settings > WhatsApp Web while Android is Menu (top right-hand corner) > WhatsApp Web) and scan the code on the screen.
Once you’ve that done, your conversations will be mirrored on your desktop so you can send messages while you’re working/procrastinating, handier than using your phone’s keyboard constantly.
You still need your phone to be on for it to work – it’s an extension rather than a replacement – but since many people already have their phones on all day, this shouldn’t be a problem.
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Ok. I won’t. But only because you said not to.
The farmers are burning the gorse at present but every year they get away with blaming the dry weather when it was more than likely a can of petrol and a match!
Your right same thing every year !! Start charging them for the services that have to come out and control these “accidental ” fires !
Walkers aren’t the problem. No walkers stop to light a fire or smoke a fag during their day in the hills. The farming community needs to look a little closer to home.
Ok, don’t start forest fires.
I’ve crossed it off my list.
Thanks for that.
Murder Jimmy, don’t murder as well. Assault should probably go on your no-no list as well…
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