By this point, if you have a Facebook account, you’ve likely heard of the issues with Cambridge Analytica. You may be wondering if your data has been shared. You can find out the answer to that question by clicking this link.
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Facebook has been much talked about in the last few days as news of a pretty substantial data mining operation broke. You probably read about it. If you’re not ready to delete your account yet (no judgement here), you might want to check to see what apps have access at the very least. This handy how to walks you through the process.
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We all know that everything we’re doing on the internet is tracked but did you realize that even your Facebook data is affecting your online footprint? You may have everything locked down on your profile but you’re still being tracked. Check out Data Selfie, the Chrome extension that tracks your Facebook activity.
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We have a fake news problem on social media and both Google and Facebook have committed to helping fight the tide of misinformation. What they’re doing in the background isn’t something that’s going to affect most people but Facebook has a way you can get hands on with your help. They’ve updated their reporting feature specifically to help target this.
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Ever played Six Degrees from Kevin Bacon? Probably but in case you haven’t, basically it works on the theory that we are no more than six connections away from any other person on the planet. The point of the game is to find your personal line to Kevin Bacon (the prolific actor). Facebook has discovered in the modern world the steps needed to get to anyone else is actually closer to half that.
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We know that you’re out looking for a good deal but there’s one trap you don’t want to fall into this holiday season (or any other season for that matter). Those offers for free products in Facebook ads may seem like a steal but if you sign up for them, the only thing getting stolen is your personal information.
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Digital technology doesn’t always stay digital. As we become more plugged in, we start finding new ways to bring our technology into the real world. Picattoo is a company that turns your Instagram, Facebook, and other digital photos in temporary tattoos.
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Ah, the excitement of a new addition to the family. The joy, the pride, the exhaustion, the lack of sleep and personal hygiene…you get the picture. Adding a child to your family is one of the most wonderful and yet hardest things ever. Fortunately for us geeks, there are lots of technology options that can help us survive the process, keep baby happy and make sure everyone involved gets the absolute most out of the joy of parenthood.
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You like cards right? Like, LIKE cards? Enjoy a good game of Bridge or Pelmenism? Not averse to a quick round of Gin Rummy just before bedtime? Well then you may be interested to hear that the geeks have recognized your need. That’s right, they’ve moved away from their keyboards and monitors for long enough to come up with a wizard product which combines digital and analog in an interesting way.
Read MoreAdmit it, you’re addicted to Facebook. You spend mornings, afternoons, evenings sharing, laughing, and exchanging photos of kittens in kilts. All the usual trivia. But there’s something missing in your life isn’t there? Something you’ve dared not admit up till now. Yes, you’re lacking some sort of real life icon to demonstrate your love for Mr Zuckerberg’s baby.
Read MoreAargh photos, they’re everywhere. Who would have thought at the dawn of the digital camera era that we’d be swamped by a literal deluge of images sitting on hard drives across the globe. I’ve got 16,000 photos which have accumulated over the years and my collection is probably minute compared to some of yours. Where did they all come from? Anyway, the number may be daunting but organising them is an absolute nightmare, especially if like me you’ve got some…
Read MoreOnline privacy issues are a big deal nowadays, and for good reason. Companies like Facebook and the rest seem to think they can do what they like with our information, under cover of a flimsy veneer of privacy ethics. For most people this increasing intrusion is less than optimal, and for citizens of certain countries it can literally mean the difference between life and death. Even when we’re given the power to manage our privacy settings, there’s always a danger…
Read MoreI’m starting to think that I’m the last person to use FaceBook without ever playing FarmVille. It’s probably for the best, as it seems to be one of the most addicting games known to man. A while back they introduced FarmVille credit, which allowed you to exchange real money for virtual items in the game. That seemed crazy enough, but now things have gone even further. American Express will now allow you to trade in reward points for FarmVille credit….
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