Tip #4578 - Flock
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Q:
Do you know anything about a new Web browser called Flock? If so,
please scoop us on all the details!
A:
You know,
I actually just heard about Flock the other day.
I'm always looking for new Web browsers to use and when I heard there
was a new one in town, I went and checked it out right away. And all
I can say is, it's amazing! First of all, Flock's tag line is "The
Social Web Browser" and let me tell you, they really hit the
nail on the head with that one. There's so much to go over, so without
further ado, I present to you: Flock!
So, tell me, do
you use such social networks as Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter
and so on? If you do, Flock is going to be perfect for you! Basically,
Flock's mission is to bring all of your social networks right into
your Web browser. With everything integrated together, you're able
to have a more fulfilled browsing experience. When using Flock, you're
able to stay connected and up to date with all of your favorite networks,
as well as, browse the Internet just like you would with any other
Web browser.
Here's a direct
quote from Flock's Web site that sums their service up quite well:
"When using Flock, people can easily discover, access, create
and share videos, photos, blogs, feeds and comments across social
communities, media providers and popular Web sites." As you can
see, you can do just a little bit of everything with Flock!
It's no secret
that everyone has their own preferences when it comes to the Web sites
they enjoy, so the people at Flock wanted to give their users a more
personal experience. Once you start using Flock, you'll be in complete
control of your favorite sites and you'll be able to stay connected
with all of them at once. For example, let's say you're an avid YouTube
and Facebook user. You check those two Web sites everyday, no matter
what. With that being said, wouldn't it be easier to view both of
those sites at the same time, all from the same place? Well, that's
what you can do with Flock! Yep, you just go to the Flock site instead
and everything will be waiting for you there. How cool is that?!
Once you're part
of Flock, you'll still be connected with all of your friends from
your favorite networks and you can stay up to date on any changes
that may occur. Flock also introduces an easy drag and drop method
you can use to share photos, videos, text and favorite links with
your friends. Flock gives you the power to "express yourself"
any way you please! And as for constant updates, Flock will inform
you when you have new messages or comments, when your friends post
new photos or videos and when your favorite sites change their content.
You won't miss a thing!
Flock also comes
with your very own Community, which includes a blog, a forum, information
on how you can tell your friends about Flock, Flock Art and so on.
There are also several extensions you can download for an even better
browsing experience. Now, just for some extra information, Flock was
founded in 2005 and they have offices in both Mountain View, CA and
Victoria, British Columbia. They have close to 40 employees as well,
which I thought was pretty cool!
Now, if you'd
like to start using Flock, all you have to do is download it (it's
free!), which you can do right here.
Flock works with Windows, Mac and Linux, so just choose your system
and follow the download instructions. It's a pretty quick download,
so you won't have to wait too long! One more thing: If you need any
help along the way, just click on the Support link
and you'll find a Getting Started page, an FAQ section and a User's
Guide. So, if you would like an easier browsing experience, I urge
you to try Flock. It truly is the "next big thing" when
it comes to a Web browser. Check it out and join the Flock today!
~ Erin
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