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Facebook tip: 3 ways to declutter your Facebook news feed (updated)

Facebook tip: 3 ways to declutter your Facebook news feed (updated)

by ben patterson | Jan 23, 2013 | how-tos, social networks

[Updated March 7, 2018] Had it up to here all the random posts, angry political videos or tired memes that pop up every time you log onto Facebook? Join the club. Read on for three easy ways to declutter your Facebook news feed, starting with… 1. Hide the types...
20 free must-have apps for Android phones (updated)

20 free must-have apps for Android phones (updated)

by ben patterson | Jan 3, 2013 | apps, phones

Just getting started with a new Android handset? I’ve rounded up 20 apps from the Google Play app store that’ll have you posting status updates, watching videos, pinning the latest fashions, reading e-books, and checking the weather in no time—and best of...
Facebook tip: 6 ways to give your Timeline a makeover

Facebook tip: 6 ways to give your Timeline a makeover

by ben patterson | Dec 6, 2012 | how-tos, privacy, social networks

Nope, you can’t remove Timeline—the chronological, comprehensive list of all your Facebook activity, starting from the very day you were born—from your Facebook profile, so you might as well make the most of it. Indeed, you can customize both the look and the...
10 ways to lock down your Facebook account

10 ways to lock down your Facebook account

by ben patterson | Oct 9, 2012 | how-tos, privacy, security, social networks

Had enough of fielding Facebook friend requests from total strangers? Don’t want the world thumbing through your photo albums? Leery of oversharing Facebook apps? Read on for 10 ways to put a lid on your Facebook account. 1. Shield your personal info Facebook...
10 gotta-know Facebook tips and tricks

10 gotta-know Facebook tips and tricks

by ben patterson | Oct 2, 2012 | how-tos, security, social networks

Had it up to here with the ticker? Want to delete all those nosy apps? Wish it were easier to post photos from your phone? Ready to zap your Facebook account once and for all? Help is here! 1. Completely hide the Facebook ticker Tired of that relentless, real-time...
How to download high-resolution photos from Facebook (reader mail)

How to download high-resolution photos from Facebook (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Sep 4, 2012 | digital cameras, how-tos, social networks

Anne writes: I know a budding photographer who posts the most beautiful photos to her Facebook page. How do I download high-quality versions so I can frame them for her as a present? Hi Anne! So, first the good news: downloading photos from Facebook is incredibly...
Facebook tip: How to protect your account with login approvals

Facebook tip: How to protect your account with login approvals

by ben patterson | Aug 20, 2012 | how-tos, security, social networks

With a cell phone and a little patience, you can make life a lot more difficult for anyone trying to hack into your Facebook account. The trick: Facebook’s “login approvals” feature, which adds an extra level of security whenever you or anyone else...
How to post photos to Facebook from your phone via e-mail

How to post photos to Facebook from your phone via e-mail

by ben patterson | Jul 18, 2012 | digital cameras, how-tos, phones, social networks

Nope, you don’t need a fancy smartphone app to post snapshots to your Facebook timeline while you’re on the go. All you need, in fact, is a camera phone that can send e-mail. The trick? Getting a custom “post-by-e-mail” address, which you can find in...
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