How many of you are on Facebook? How about Twitter…do you Tweet? And have you tried out the new Google+? In this edition of Rants and Raves, we focus on giving you good information on how to get the most out of these social networking sites.
Personally, I am involved with all three, although I am still feeling my way with Google+. So these articles have been very helpful for me. But, if you come here to read the latest tech news and computing tips, they are still here, although moved down a bit from their normal leadoff position. But, in finding these great recent articles on social networking, I could not resist giving them top priority for this edition.
I hope you find them as useful as I did. So, without further ado, onward and upward…and thanks for subscribing. - JRC
Social Networking 101: A Beginner's Guide to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, & LinkedIn
Whatever your experience or inexperience, we're here to advise you about what you should and shouldn't be doing on today's most-popular social networks.
How to Get More Twitter Followers--The Right Way
People who are new to Twitter sometimes ask me "How can I get more followers?" The quickest way: Follow enough people, and a good percentage of them will follow you back. But the "follow you, follow me" method is flawed.
Your complete guide to Google+
Not everyone has access to the new social network, so if you're waiting patiently for your invite, we've got a few tips on how to take a peek inside, gain access, and bring your Facebook friends along for the ride. Once you've settled into Google+, browse our handy collection of tips including the essentials, profile tweaks, and a few guides for moving your photos from other social networks (like Instagram and Facebook) swiftly into Google+.
Privacy smackdown: Facebook versus Google+
With Google+ rocketing to millions of users in record time, many people wonder whether the claims are true: is Google+ really that much better at defending your privacy than Facebook? Facebook’s rocky history with fluctuating privacy settings and a memorable, scummy, mud-slinging attempt to smear Google make it easy to jump to conclusions, warranted or not. Here’s what you need to know.
Has the United States already suffered its cyberwar Pearl Harbor?
Cyber-warfare sounds like something from a science fiction novel. It’s not. It’s reality. Cyber-security firm McAfee claims to have uncovered a cyber-espionage campaign that’s been going on for five years against more than 70 public and private organizations in 14 countries. The campaign, called “Operation Shady RAT” (remote access tool), are major assaults against both countries and corporations.
Patch Tuesday heads-up: Critical IE update among 13 bulletins
Microsoft is planning a bumper Patch Tuesday for August — 13 bulletins with patches for 22 potentially dangerous security vulnerabilities. Two of the 13 bulletins are rated “critical,” Microsoft’s highest severity rating.
Are you overpaying for smartphone data?
Most smartphone subscribers only use about 20 percent of the data in their monthly plan. But heavy data subscribers are flocking to Sprint Nextel, while light users looking for a good deal are going to T-Mobile.
How To Customize Toolbars and Buttons in Firefox
One of the things I love about Firefox is its extensibility, not only with add-ons but toolbars and buttons. Customizing toolbars and buttons is a quick and easy way to add functions and features without installing any add-ons.
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