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Snail Mail My Email revives lost art of handwritten letters

Snail Mail My Email revives lost art of handwritten letters

by ben patterson | Jul 25, 2011 | news, social networks

There’s nothing easier than firing off a quick email, tweet, or Facebook message to a friend or loved one, but the creator of a fanciful new website thinks there’s something a little “more meaningful” about an actual, handwritten letter. Feel...
Lesson of new Facebook privacy snafu: Think twice before sharing and/or uploading

Lesson of new Facebook privacy snafu: Think twice before sharing and/or uploading

by ben patterson | Jul 25, 2011 | news, privacy, social networks

Remember that private video you uploaded to your Facebook account—you know, the one that you only intended to share with a friend or two? Well, bad news. According to TechCrunch, thumbnails, descriptions, titles, and the names of anyone tagged in your uploaded...
How to follow here’s the thing on Facebook and Twitter

How to follow here’s the thing on Facebook and Twitter

by ben patterson | Jul 15, 2011 | how-tos, social networks

Want to keep tabs on the latest doings at here’s the thing? If you’re already on Facebook, it’s a piece of cake—and if you’re brave enough to try Twitter, you can follow along there, too. Following on Facebook Getting regular updates from...
HTC’s Facebook phone (a.k.a. the Status): Why I’m completely, utterly smitten

HTC’s Facebook phone (a.k.a. the Status): Why I’m completely, utterly smitten

by ben patterson | Jul 15, 2011 | phones, reviews

It’s small, silver, with a cramped display and a telltale blue Facebook button sitting just beneath the keypad. Meet the HTC Status, a.k.a. the Facebook phone, and folks, I’m in love with this thing. Like a lot of instant crushes, this one’s a little...
Google+ lets you keep friends close, acquaintances at arm’s length (hands-on)

Google+ lets you keep friends close, acquaintances at arm’s length (hands-on)

by ben patterson | Jul 11, 2011 | reviews, social networks

Probably the biggest question Google needed to answer about Google+, its ambitious new social network, isn’t “how” or “what,” but “why?” Why would anyone want to add another social network to their lives when we’re...
Social Monitor warns you of sketchy Facebook, Twitter apps

Social Monitor warns you of sketchy Facebook, Twitter apps

by ben patterson | Jul 8, 2011 | how-tos, privacy, social networks

Lost track of how many apps you’ve invited into your Facebook account? You’re not the only one. Luckily, there’s a new (and free) service that’ll perform a quick audit of your various Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn apps and grade them based on...
How to get started with Skype video calls on Facebook

How to get started with Skype video calls on Facebook

by ben patterson | Jul 6, 2011 | how-tos, news, privacy, social networks

It’ll take a few weeks before all of Facebook’s 750 million-plus users get Skype-powered video chat installed on their accounts, but if you’re feeling impatient, relax—there’s a shortcut. Also: Learn how to disable Facebook video chat if...
What happens when you “like” something on Facebook?

What happens when you “like” something on Facebook?

by ben patterson | Jul 1, 2011 | how-tos, privacy, social networks

Seems like those little Facebook “Like” buttons are everywhere, from headlines on the New York Times to TV shows on Hulu; heck, even here’s the thing is riddled with “Like” buttons. But what actually happens when you “Like”...
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