10 Cool Facebook Status Tips and Tricks
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With Facebook ’s ever-changing layout, and the fact that other social sites are encroaching on its real-time update strangle-hold, it’s easy to forget that there are some pretty nifty tricks you can pull using your humble Facebook status. We’ve pulled together 10 great how-to tips that will help you get the most out of your status update, from official features to apps, Easter eggs, jokes and more. Perfect for newer Facebook users, or anyone who is looking for a refresher, read on and let us know the ones you like in the comments below. 1. HOW TO: Add a Dislike Option to Your Status Update “Like” buttons are everywhere on Facebook, and they’re everywhere on the web. But what if you want to update your status or …

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