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Facebook tip: A new way unfollow an annoying Facebook friend

Facebook tip: A new way unfollow an annoying Facebook friend

by ben patterson | Dec 5, 2013 | how-tos, social networks

Want to unfollow an annoying Facebook friend (or frenemy’s) unwanted posts out of your news feed? Well, you still can—but (surprise, surprise) there’s now a new way to do it. The old method of removing a friend’s updates from your news feed (which...
Facebook tip: How to see more of your besties in your news feed

Facebook tip: How to see more of your besties in your news feed

by ben patterson | Nov 7, 2013 | how-tos, social networks

So, we’ve already covered how to weed out unwanted Facebook posts (random updates from high school classmates you barely remember, wedding photos from that frenemy at your old job, and so on) from your news feed. But what about the flip side—that is, stocking...
Facebook tip: How to edit your status updates (finally!)

Facebook tip: How to edit your status updates (finally!)

by ben patterson | Oct 2, 2013 | how-tos, social networks

Up until now, the only way to make any charges—ugh, changes!—in a Facebook update was to delete the whole post and start over. (Where’s the “unlike” button when you really need it?) Well, good news: you can now edit any of your previous Facebook...
Facebook tip: 4 ways to keep photos, likes, and comments private (updated)

Facebook tip: 4 ways to keep photos, likes, and comments private (updated)

by ben patterson | Jun 10, 2013 | how-tos, privacy, social networks

So, have you seen this epic rant pop up on your Facebook news feed lately? Hold onto your hats… SPOILER ALERT: it’s all about how to keep your photos, likes, and comments private on Facebook! Please do this for me. Once I see it on your wall, I’ll do...
Facebook for iPhone: 5 handy features you need to try

Facebook for iPhone: 5 handy features you need to try

by ben patterson | May 30, 2013 | apps, how-tos, phones

Want to turn that photo you just shot on your iPhone into your Facebook profile picture? Sure thing—and yes, you can do it directly from the Facebook mobile app. Read on for more gotta-try features in the rapidly evolving Facebook for iPhone app, from how to filter...
iPad tip: 10 free, gotta-have iPad apps

iPad tip: 10 free, gotta-have iPad apps

by ben patterson | Mar 7, 2013 | apps, how-tos, tablets

So, just get your first Pad, or looking for must-have apps for your old iPad that you may have overlooked? Read on for 10 free iPad apps that you shouldn’t miss, from Amazon’s Kindle reader and Flipboard’s customizable “social” digital...
Facebook tip: Block friends (and frenemies) from posting on your timeline

Facebook tip: Block friends (and frenemies) from posting on your timeline

by ben patterson | Feb 22, 2013 | how-tos, privacy, social networks

Don’t like the idea that any and all of your Facebook friends can post updates, links, photos, or just about anything else they want to your timeline? Good news: you can enforce a “hands-off” policy for your timeline in just a few clicks.   Once...
Facebook tip: 5 things to know about your “couple” page

Facebook tip: 5 things to know about your “couple” page

by ben patterson | Feb 12, 2013 | how-tos, privacy, social networks

Does your Facebook relationship status say you’re coupled-up, and did you tag your loved one in your “Basic Info” settings? If so, you’ve got a Facebook “couple” page, whether you know it or not. Indeed, I was pretty surprised when...
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