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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 published 18 October 22

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 Sarah Brown, Anthony Spadafora last updated 7 October 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

How to delete a TikTok account

By Kelly Woo last updated 18 December 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 last updated 18 December 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 last updated 3 September 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 last updated 2 September 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 last updated 17 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.

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