TikTok ban explained — everything you need to know By Malcolm McMillan published 20 March 23 U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration have floated a potential TikTok ban or the forced sale of the app by ByteDance. Here's everything you need to know.
Twitter's encrypted messages may arrive very soon — if the site doesn't break first By Tom Pritchard last updated 8 March 23 Twitter could encrypt direct messages this month, and it's long overdue.
How to sell on Facebook Marketplace By Andy Sansom published 28 February 23 Facebook marketplace is one of the biggest trading platforms in the world and a great way to sell secondhand goods.
Preserve your favorite songs for next year with Spotify’s Playlist in a Bottle By Andy Sansom published 4 January 23 Spotify has launched its new Playlist in a Bottle feature, giving users the chance to hand-pick songs to appear on a playlist for them in January 2024.
New bill could ban TikTok in the US — here’s what we know By Malcolm McMillan published 13 December 22 Both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate introduced bills today to restrict the activities of Chinese-owned social media apps such as TikTok.
Instafest generates your dream festival lineup in seconds using your Spotify or Apple Music history By Andy Sansom published 30 November 22 If you love music, you've probably thought about your dream festival line-up, now you can see which stars would grace the stage with Instafest.
Twitter in Trouble: Who’s unbanned and what the heck is going on? By Malcolm McMillan published 18 November 22 There are reports of disaster after disaster at Twitter since Elon Musk took over, and the latest reports hint at Twitter's demise trending towards inevitable. Here are the latest updates.
What is Mastodon — the hottest Twitter alternative explained By Jordan Palmer last updated 3 November 22 Here’s what you need to know about the decentralized social network
How to download videos from Facebook By Alan Martin last updated 14 March 23 Want to watch Facebook videos offline? Here’s how to download videos from Facebook on desktop and mobile.
What to do if your Facebook account Is hacked By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 December 22 Having your Facebook account hijacked can be terrifying but you can get it back by following these steps.
I just tried the new Snapchat Dual Camera feature — here's how it works By Kate Kozuch published 29 August 22 The new Snapchat Dual Camera feature lets you capture videos or photos through your selfie camera and rear camera at the same time.
Facebook fixes a ridiculous glitch By Marc McLaren published 24 August 22 Facebook was hit by a bug that’s causing comments on celebrity pages to appear in people's news feeds.
Social media hacking fears on the rise — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 3 August 22 Recovering an account from hackers can be difficult which is why you should take action now to secure your social media.
FCC commissioner demands Apple and Google remove TikTok app By Malcolm McMillan published 29 June 22 FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr posted a letter on Twitter requesting that Apple and Google pull ByteDance-owned Tik Tok from their respective app stores by July 8
Elon Musk says Twitter deal now 'on hold' — what's going on? By Marc McLaren published 13 May 22 Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar Twitter deal is on hold. So has the Tesla CEO changed his mind?
3 best Twitter alternatives to try now By Marc McLaren published 26 April 22 There are several Twitter alternatives you can try if you're thinking of leaving the social network. Here's where to start.
Elon Musk officially buys Twitter — what it could mean for you By Mark Spoonauer last updated 27 April 22 Elon Musk has acquired Twitter for $44 billion, and it could have a big impact on who's allowed on the platform going forward.
How to delete a Twitter account By Millie Davis-Williams last updated 26 April 22 Ready to leave Twitter behind? We’ll show you how to delete your Twitter account to remove yourself from the social network.
NFTs are coming to Instagram — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 16 March 22 Instagram is getting support for the internet's hot new craze: NFTs. Here's what we know.
That 'Facebook Protect' notification is real — here's what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 7 October 22 Many people are getting suspicious messages to turn on something called 'Facebook Protect' -- and they're not phishing scams, but rather the real thing.
The Ukraine crisis — Twitter, YouTube and Facebook respond and Russia sites attacked By Alan Martin last updated 18 March 22 As eastern European crisis deepens, big tech companies have had to adapt to how they perform both in Russia and Ukraine.
Twitter just made big changes to its privacy policy — what it means for you By Paul Wagenseil last updated 4 February 22 Twitter's new privacy policy makes it easier for private citizens to have photos or video clips removed, but there are caveats for public figures and public gatherings.
Facebook is killing off this popular but creepy feature — here's what that means for you By Paul Wagenseil published 2 November 21 Facebook unexpectedly said it would kill off its Face Recognition feature, which automatically identifies Facebook users in uploaded photos and videos.
What Is Reddit and How to Use It: The Definitive Guide By Jesus Diaz, Rory Mellon published 27 October 21 How to best use the best news aggregator and discussion forums on the internet.
How to use WhatsApp dark mode on Android, iOS and desktop By Denise Primbet published 23 September 21 We've prepared a guide on how to use WhatsApp dark mode on Android, iOS and desktop.
How to download videos from Twitter By Alan Martin last updated 19 November 21 Are you wondering how to save Twitter videos? Whether you’re on a computer or smartphone, here’s how to download videos from Twitter.
How to download Instagram Reels videos By Millie Davis-Williams published 2 September 21 We’ll show you the easiest way to download Instagram Reels videos to your phone, so you can keep them to watch offline.
How to tell if you’ve been blocked on WhatsApp By Jane McGuire published 1 September 21 From a disappearing profile photo to undelivered messages, here's how to tell if you've been blocked on WhatsApp.
How to find free Wi-Fi using Facebook By Robert Irvine published 28 August 21 Need to hop on a Wi-Fi hotspot while you're out? Here's how to use Facebook's secret Wi-Fi finder to locate nearby public networks.
How to block spoilers on social media By Tom Pritchard last updated 28 August 21 You can avoid spoilers for the latest movies and TV shows without needing to cut out social media. Here's how to block them.
