Twitter just made big changes to its privacy policy — what it means for you By Paul Wagenseil published 2 December 21 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 published 2 September 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 published 27 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.
How to delete a TikTok account By Kelly Woo published 17 August 21 Follow our step-by-step guide to find out how to delete a TikTok account when you want to quit the video-sharing app.
How to download TikTok videos By Kate Kozuch published 16 August 21 Here's how to download TikTok videos, so you can watch your saved posts from the app offline whenever you want.
How to get Instagram dark mode on iPhone and Android By Esat Dedezade published 13 August 21 Embrace the dark side and treat your eyes to Instagram’s trendy dark theme. Here's how to enable the feature on iPhone and Android.
How to mute someone on Instagram By Millie Davis-Williams published 12 August 21 If you don’t want to see someone’s Instagram posts and stories anymore, you don’t have to unfollow them. Here’s how to mute someone on Instagram.
How to disable the new Twitter font By Robert Irvine published 12 August 21 If you don’t like Twitter's new Chirp font, here’s how to get the old one back, and how to switch back if you change your mind.
How to delete a Pinterest account By Millie Davis-Williams published 4 August 21 Here’s how to delete your Pinterest account in a few easy steps if you don’t want to use the service anymore.
How to download videos from Facebook By Alan Martin published 4 August 21 Want to watch Facebook videos offline and keep them forever? Here’s how to download videos from Facebook on desktop and mobile
How to delete a Twitter account By Millie Davis-Williams published 2 August 21 Ready to leave Twitter behind? We’ll show you how to delete your Twitter account to remove yourself from the social network.
19 best Snapchat filters By Millie Davis-Williams published 1 August 21 The best Snapchat filters range from beautifying prisms that adjust your face to downright goofy virtual masks befitting Halloween.
How to block or unfriend someone on Facebook By Kate Kozuch published 28 July 21 Is it time to cut someone out of your Facebook life? Here's how to block or unfriend someone on Facebook, no matter what your reason why.
How to make yourself anonymous on Facebook By Robert Irvine published 21 July 21 By tweaking a few Facebook settings, you can keep your identity and posts private so that strangers can't bother you. Here's what to change in Facebook to make yourself anonymous.
How to use Instagram Reels — everything you need to know about the TikTok competitor By Denise Primbet published 24 June 21 Here's a simple guide on how to use Instagram Reels.
Facebook extends Trump’s 'indefinite' ban to 2 years By Henry T. Casey published 4 June 21 Facebook also lays out new policy for public figures such as Donald Trump, who got the maximum amount of time.
Facebook Dark Mode just vanished, but Facebook says it's back again By Philip Michaels published 27 May 21 Mobile users were unable to activate Dark Mode on Facebook, but the problem has been resolved for now.
You can now hide Facebook and Instagram likes — here's how By Imad Khan published 26 May 21 Facebook and Instagram have finally launched a feature which allows users to hide like counts on their posts.
What to do if your Facebook account Is hacked By Sarah Brown published 25 May 21 Having your Facebook account hijacked can be terrifying. But don't panic; here's what you need to do.
Florida governor DeSantis signs Stop Social Media Censorship Act — will it work? By James Archer published 25 May 21 The Stop Social Media Censorship Act is now official Florida law. What does this mean for tech companies, and is the bill actually enforceable?
Twitter Blue reportedly coming for $2.99 per month — here’s what it is By Luke Wilson published 17 May 21 Twitter Blue could be the widely rumored Twitter subscription model that would let users subscribe to different tiers.
These are the creepy ads Facebook doesn't want you to see By Paul Wagenseil published 5 May 21 Facebook has rejected Instagram ads created by Signal that would have made very clear how much data Facebook collects about you.
Facebook is now threatening iOS 14.5 users who block tracking — here’s how By Ian Morris published 5 May 21 Facebook and Instagram are implying that its "free" apps might not remain that way if you don't let it track you.
Data leaks aren't 'breaches' — but they're still screwing over users By Melanie Ensign published 18 April 21 Facebook, LinkedIn and Clubhouse deny blame for recent data leaks because of how the data got out. They should never be trusted again, writes our guest commenter.
