How do I get the desktop version of LinkedIn?

Are you one of those millions who uses LinkedIn daily for networking, job hunting, finding new clients or just promoting your own brand in general? If so, chances are that you're also using LinkedIn on your iPhone (or Android) device - which means that you may be missing out by only having access to their mobile-only interface.

In this article we'll look at how to get the desktop version of LinkedIn, what features it has, whether there's any difference between its iOS and Android versions and if you can sync your profile data from LinkedIn to other services like Dropbox or Google Drive. In addition, we'll look at some ways to improve your LinkedIn experience with tips and tricks for the best way to use LinkedIn. We've also included a list of the top 10 things you need to know about LinkedIn that will help you grow your social media career.

How do I get the Desktop version of LinkedIn?

The first thing you should consider when deciding whether you want to have the desktop version of LinkedIn available to you is whether you even really need it. For me personally, I don't think I could live without it because it offers much more functionality than the mobile sites does. So if you primarily use LinkedIn to connect with employers, potential employees and clients through networking opportunities, then it makes sense to make sure you have the desktop version installed.

However, if you mainly use LinkedIn as a tool to keep up to date with friends and family, then you probably won't miss anything important by sticking with the mobile option. You might still benefit from being able to log into your account quickly from anywhere rather than needing to go home to check your messages before going back to work. Or maybe you simply prefer to read articles online instead of on a tiny screen. Whatever the reason, here's how to install LinkedIn on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux computers.

Is there an app for LinkedIn?

Yes! There are several apps available for both Apple and Android devices to give you quick access to your LinkedIn news feed, send updates directly to contacts' inboxes and perform searches right from within them. Here are some popular options:

LinkedIn for Windows Phone 8 (available now): This free app lets you browse your connections, search profiles, post status updates and manage your notifications. It includes support for push notification alerts, group messaging and sharing links to LinkedIn content via email or SMS text message. The app also allows you to set reminders to follow certain members and receive recommendations based on your skills and expertise.

LinkedIn Mobile Web App: Available on iOS, Android and Blackberry phones, this app gives you instant access to your News Feed, Connections List, Profile Summary page and Groups. However, the biggest advantage of this app is that it works offline – meaning that you can update your status and see your notifications without internet connection. Of course, once you reconnect to the Internet, they'll automatically appear. To try it out, visit www.linkedinapp.com/mobileweb.

LinkedIn for iPad: Like the mobile web app mentioned above, this app is designed specifically for users of the iPad tablet computer. However, unlike the previous two offerings, it doesn't require an active Wi-Fi signal to function. Instead, it connects to your phone or PC over Bluetooth and synchronizes everything between the two devices. For example, if you open the app on your iPad while connected to your smartphone, your recent activity will show up on your iPhone or Android device. Unfortunately, the same goes for the reverse direction – opening the app on your iPhone or Android device while connected to your iPad will transfer your recent activity to your iPad.

You can connect your LinkedIn account to either your Gmail or Yahoo mail accounts to receive automatic emails whenever someone mentions you in their posts or sends you a recommendation to let you know that they've updated their profile. But why would you want to do that anyway? It's better to focus on building relationships by interacting with others.

What is LinkedIn on my laptop?

Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, gain exposure from potential employers or build credibility among colleagues and peers, LinkedIn is essentially a digital resume directory where everyone keeps track of anyone else with whom they share common interests. It's a great place to start making connections because you can easily add information such as education history, current employment and contact details to your profile. Then you can invite others to join your personal network and begin engaging with each other around topics that interest you both.

It's possible to create custom groups for specific purposes including jobs, hobbies, schools, sports teams and companies. These groups allow you to organize events, hold discussions and upload documents related to these subjects. When you're ready to take action, you can reach out to others in your group to initiate conversations.

As well as offering a number of useful tools to help you stay organized and productive, the company behind LinkedIn also sells premium subscriptions to businesses and organizations interested in learning more about their customers. And since you already have a personal profile, it shouldn't cost you too much money to sign up and get started.

Here are three more reasons to sign up for LinkedIn today:

1. Get paid for referring leads

2. Improve your reputation

3. Gain visibility for your startup

All of us spend time searching for relevant information and connecting with interesting people on our favorite social networks. LinkedIn is no different and it comes with many advantages for professionals who wish to market themselves professionally. Just remember though to treat it as a business tool and avoid wasting time chatting with randoms you meet in bars.

For more advice on using LinkedIn effectively to boost your career prospects, check out our guide on the top 10 things you need to know about LinkedIn.

Do you use LinkedIn regularly to find work, network with people or sell yourself to prospective investors? Share your thoughts below!

LinkedIn Desktop

So what's this thing called "desktop" that everyone keeps talking about? Well, if you've ever used webmail services like Gmail or Hotmail, you'll already know how they work. You can choose between different accounts when signing up, but once you log into any account, everything is accessible from anywhere.

That's kind of similar with LinkedIn. Once you sign up for an account, you have three options: Basic, Pro and Premium. Each option has its own set of features, and depending on which one you select, you can customize them further via Account Settings. The difference between each level is mainly cosmetic - there's no real functionality associated with choosing one over another. It simply boils down to whether or not you want ads to appear at the top of your profile page, or whether or not you'd prefer to see more detailed data on other members' profiles.

The main benefit to paying extra money for Premium membership isn't really anything fancy - instead of seeing advertisements, you'll receive notifications whenever someone requests contact information from you. This could come in handy if you plan to apply for jobs through LinkedIn, or even if you're looking to expand your professional network.

Basic Membership

Full Profile Page

Your name will show up in search results

You can post updates

You can add tags to posts

(If you don't need these benefits, why pay?)

Pro Membership

Enhanced Profile View

Posting limits increase

Advanced Search

In my opinion, this is one of the best social networks out there – if your aim is to connect with like-minded professionals, build relationships and find new opportunities.

LinkedIn has been around since 2003, but it didn't make its name until 2007 when it was acquired by Microsoft for $26 billion. Since then, it's become an indispensable part of many professional lives, helping them stay connected with their contacts, find jobs and even secure funding through crowdfunding platforms such as AngelList.

But despite being so popular, there are still plenty who don't know how to access the platform. If you're wondering what exactly is LinkedIn, here's everything you need to know about LinkedIn from its homepage.

How do I view LinkedIn in desktop mode?

To be clear, we mean viewing the website itself - not using the apps that are available. You can see these below, which offer different ways to interact with the service.

First up, let’s take a look at LinkedIn Desktop View (available via Chrome). This will give you a full screen experience on both Windows and Mac computers. It also offers similar functionality to Safari on iOS devices. The main difference between the two versions is that on Mobile View you have more control over where the cursor moves, whereas on Desktop you cannot change the position of the mouse pointer.

You can choose whether you want the browser window to always be visible or hide it behind other windows after clicking “Show Hidden Windows" under Settings. Also, you can enable Do Not Track, set password protection and show notifications.

The downside to this method is that you won’t be able to click links within the page unless they’ve been opened in another tab. To navigate back to the home page, press Esc.

How do I switch to desktop mode?

Next, let's take a look at the way LinkedIn works on mobile. Here you'll find three options to browse LinkedIn on your iPhone or iPad.

Firstly, there’s LinkedIn Web View, which gives you a stripped down version of the website without any extra features. Secondly, there’s LinkedIn Mobile View, which shows you the same information as before but displays it in a smaller format. Finally, there’s LinkedIn Full Site, which allows you to scroll up and down while also seeing images.

This last option is only accessible once you've signed into LinkedIn with your account details, but can help you check out the latest updates from friends or colleagues. Unlike on desktop, you can't move the mouse pointer around to select something else. Instead, you must tap anywhere on the screen to highlight text or images.

There isn't a dedicated button for switching to each of these views; instead, you should scroll down to find them. Clicking on the link labelled "Mobile" takes you straight to LinkedIn Mobile View, whereas tapping on "Web" opens a new tab containing the desktop version. For those unfamiliar with Apple's operating systems, you may find that you have to hold down the Home key during a navigation event because the browser doesn't recognise gestures.

Note that you can’t share content from either the desktop or mobile version directly onto Twitter or Instagram. That means you’ll need to save anything important first.

Is there a LinkedIn desktop app?

As mentioned above, there aren't any official LinkedIn apps. However, there are third party solutions available, including some free ones. Below is a list of just some of them.

Brainly

Brainly is a well known choice among users who prefer simplicity rather than bells and whistles. While it does include a few extras, such as adding photos, videos and polls directly to posts, Brainly's primary purpose is to provide a quick and easy way to create, edit and post articles.

It might not be quite as robust as a dedicated blog software package, but Brainly is ideal for anyone looking to quickly publish short pieces of writing online.

LinkedUp

LinkedUp lets you upload documents, pictures and files directly into your profile. It comes preloaded with several templates to aid productivity, allowing you to easily add media files to your profile. There are no additional functions beyond basic editing tools, but LinkedUp is simple enough to use for beginners.

ToutApp

ToutApp is designed specifically for creating status messages. Like Brainly, Tout App provides a straightforward interface, making it perfect for anyone who wants to keep things brief.

While it lacks advanced features, it includes a number of useful plugins for formatting text and inserting media.

Powtoon

Powtoon is perhaps less suited to general use than the others listed above due to its focus on animation. But nevertheless, Powtoon is a great tool for sharing YouTube clips or GIFs on LinkedIn profiles.

Other paid options include iWriter and Writeboard, which allow you to write long form pieces of content. These services are usually used by businesses as opposed to individuals, though.

How do I open LinkedIn in browser?

Finally, let's look at opening LinkedIn in your preferred browser. Most browsers automatically detect whether you're accessing the site on a computer or smartphone, so you shouldn't face too much trouble getting started. Just follow the steps outlined below depending on what device you plan to use.

On a PC/Mac: After signing in with your username and password, simply enter 'www' followed by your domain URL, e.g. www.linkedin.com.

On Android / iOS: Open Google Play Store or iTunes, search for LinkedIn and install it. Once installed, launch the app and log in with credentials already saved.

Once logged in, the site will display a small menu bar at the top of the screen called My Connections. Tap this and you'll see everyone you're currently following along with a list of groups you belong to. From here, you can invite connections to join these groups.

From the left hand side of the screen, click Profile and then Edit Profile. Select Basic Info from the dropdown menu and complete the fields marked with asterisks (*)*. Then hit Save Changes.

A new section titled Activity Feed will appear next to the existing About Me section. This tracks everything you've done on LinkedIn, including comments made on pages and invitations sent to others. As soon as someone clicks Follow, you'll receive a notification alert in the activity feed letting you know that you now have followers.

Also included in the Activity Feed is a section called Updates. Each time someone adds something significant to their profile, you'll receive a notification email letting you know.

When you're ready to leave LinkedIn, exit the application by pressing Back in the bottom right corner. Alternatively, you can swipe downwards from the top of the screen to close it entirely.

That sums up everything you need to know about the LinkedIn website. Hopefully you found this guide helpful!

LinkedIn is one of those websites that have become part of our daily lives in some way. If you're like me, you've probably used it at least once today (and if you haven't, shame on you!). It's an online social networking service where members are able to connect with other professionals, search for jobs, make new connections, and generally be their best selves. You can even apply for scholarships, check out your company's career page, or learn about new books and movies. There are many reasons why this website is so popular - but one reason stands above them all: its user-friendly interface.

It might seem strange that such a simple looking site has managed to capture so much attention. But there's no denying that LinkedIn is pretty great! And now that we know how easy it is to navigate the website from anywhere, how come nobody ever uses it? The answer is because it doesn't look very good when viewed on small screens. That's why it looks better on a bigger screen. Or maybe they just don't want to read through pages upon pages of information. Whatever the case may be, there's still another option available to us: using a desktop version of the website. This article will explain everything you need to know about getting started.

The first thing you'll notice after logging in is the dashboard. Here you can see who else is currently logged onto the site, recent job searches, messages sent by others, notifications, etc. To change any settings here, click "Settings" next to your name. When you land on your profile tab, you can add more details about yourself, edit your cover photo, and upload a resume.

There are also plenty of tabs you can choose from depending on what kind of content you'd prefer to browse: Networking & Jobs, Education, Company Pages, Groups, People Search, Profile Info, Recommendations, Searches, and Settings. Each section offers similar features including news feeds, message inboxes, discussions, groups, recommendations, etc. So there really isn't too much to say about each except that they're useful places to go if you're interested in learning more about the platform.

How do I turn on my desktop version?

To enable your desktop version, simply log in to LinkedIn via the "desktop" link instead of the usual homepage. Once inside, you should see a notification bar along the top saying something like "Desktop View Enabled". Click on that, select whether you would rather use the iPhone or Android app instead, and hit Save Changes. Then you'll only need to open the site on your phone and enjoy the benefits of being able to access your account without leaving home!

How do I turn my computer into desktop mode?

You can easily switch between modes by clicking the gear icon in the upper right corner. From here, you can toggle between Desktop Mode and Mobile Mode.

Why is my desktop not showing up?

Before you start yelling at me, let me tell you that this is actually quite common. Many users experience this problem because they set their browsers' default viewing size to smaller than 800x600 pixels. In order to fix this issue, head back over to the Settings menu, scroll down until you reach General Information, and under Display Size, make sure that it says Default Screen Resolution. Now try again and hopefully you won't run into any trouble!

How do I get a desktop version of a website?

Unfortunately, you cannot directly request a desktop version of LinkedIn through your browser. However, it's possible to create a shortcut on your PC which directs you to the desktop site. On Windows, Google Chrome allows you to save links as shortcuts. Simply drag the URL you wish to bookmark onto the address bar and click Save Link As. A dialog box pops up asking you where you'd like to save the file, enter a name and location, and press OK. After that, you can double tap the saved file to launch it straight away.

On Macs, Safari lets you save sites as bookmarks from within the browser itself. Head to Preferences > Advanced and then tick Show Develop Menu Bar. Next, hold Cmd + Shift while saving the site to make it easier to locate. Just remember to click on File before saving the link so that it opens in your preferred application.

On Linux computers, Firefox and Opera both allow you to save URLs as bookmarks. With Firefox, you can find these options by going to File " Bookmark Manager. For Opera, click Tools " Add Site/URL... and follow the steps given by the wizard. Both methods will automatically save the pages you visit as bookmarks, so you can always return to them later.

Once you've created the shortcut, you can move it anywhere you like. Double tapping the entry will bring you straight back to the desktop version of LinkedIn. You can even pin it to the taskbar so it shows up whenever you boot your machine.

What other ways are there to access LinkedIn on the desktop?

Aside from creating a shortcut, there are several other ways you could benefit from accessing LinkedIn on a larger display. One way is to install the official LinkedIn App for iOS devices. Not only does it offer a clean layout that makes navigating the site easier, but it also gives you quick access to things like your email inbox and calendar.

Another method, albeit slightly less convenient, involves installing the LinkedIn web extension for Chrome. While you technically aren't opening the actual site, you are essentially browsing the same exact content. By doing so, however, you gain the ability to quickly jump around the site and stay organized. Plus, since the extensions are hosted on Chrome Web Store, you never have to worry about security issues.

Finally, if you really want to take advantage of the desktop feature, consider downloading the desktop client for Microsoft Outlook 2011 or 2010. Although it comes with a few limitations, it works well enough that you can keep track of all your important contacts and manage your schedule.

Have you tried accessing LinkedIn on your desktop yet? How was it working for you? Did you encounter any problems? Let us know your thoughts below!