Although we live in a world where kids start using iPads practically from birth, there are still plenty of adults who are intimidated by computers. If you are not are one of them you likely know someone who is. A relative? A friend? Your boss? In an effort to help I am revealing the secret … Continue reading How to be computer literate in one simple step
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Hackers need personal data to exploit for identify theft and other fraud, but sometimes a simple typing mistake can expose your private information to someone who has no reason to see it. If that happens you have to hope that the person getting access to your accounts lacks criminal tendencies. I wanted to change the … Continue reading How a typo can expose your private data
The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis is offering "Tweet Seats" where audience members are allowed to use social media during the shows. They are probably trying to control and put a positive spin on behavior they perceive as inevitable, but it makes me sad. As someone who does use social media while watching TV I can … Continue reading Hey, Guthrie, keep your “tweet seats” out of my theatre
Facebook users have until December 10th to vote on proposed changes to that site's Data Use Policy and Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. You can vote here. Although I think its great that people that are being given the option to voice opinions from a company that has been harshly criticized for making sudden changes … Continue reading Facebook Privacy: You should worry more about people than policies
Why are people so mean to each other on the Internet? Some call it trolling, but that softens what it really is: bullying. If you are insulting, threatening, or just plain rude on a web site you are a bully. Katie Moody, a New England Patriots fan, sent a tweet to Baltimore Ravens receiver Torrey … Continue reading Don’t Tweet What You Wouldn’t Say: A 3 Question Test for Cyberbullying
Kim Z. Dale 