10 things you didn't know you could do with Facebook Messenger

1.3 billion people use Facebook Messenger each month. But are they really making the most of it? 

Since Messenger became an app of its own, Facebook has been quietly adding functionality to make it stand out. The app has a ton of neat hidden features, from GIFs to addicting games and ever-innovative ways to write and present text. 

Here's some of the coolest stuff you didn't know you could do with Facebook Messenger. 

1. Use Messenger on the computer

If you want to message your friends on your computer without the distraction of your News Feed,  try pulling up Messenger directly onto your computer. Just go to Messenger.com and sign in with your Facebook account. You can also access a conversation directly by going to Messenger.com/ and adding your friend's Facebook username at the end.  Read more...