How to Make Group Calls on Facebook Messenger By Cherlynn Low published 21 April 16 Now you can conference call your friends from within Facebook Messenger. Here's how.
Talk is Cheap: Why Chatbots Will Always Be a Waste of Time By Avram Piltch published 18 April 16 Tech companies are building more witty bots like Siri and Cortana, but these anthropomorphic programs waste our time and give us a false sense of our own importance.
Here's When to Watch NFL Games on Twitter This Season By Philip Michaels published 15 April 16 Twitter is broadcasting ten NFL games on Thursday nights this season. Here's the full schedule.
Mevo Is First Official Facebook Live Video Camera By Henry T. Casey published 12 April 16 The pocket-sized Mevo camera is the first live-streamer to get Facebook's approval, and its tap-to-cut interface lets you edit as you stream.
I Used a Facebook Messenger Bot to Send My Friends Flowers By Philip Michaels published 12 April 16 Facebook wants more companies adding chatbots to its Messenger app. We took one of the first bots — one that lets you place orders through 1-800-Flowers — out for a test drive.
How to Share Dropbox Files on Facebook By Henry T. Casey published 12 April 16 A new Facebook Messenger update makes it even easier to share photos, video and other files from Dropbox. Here's how to do it.
Facebook Live Video vs Periscope: What's Right for You? By Cherlynn Low published 28 January 16 We go hands-on with Facebook's Live Video to see how it stacks up against Twitter's Periscope service.
How to Stop Facebook Memories By Anna Attkisson published 20 November 15 You may not want to be reminded daily of the person you were a year ago today. Here's how to stop Facebook's On This Day feature from bumming you out.
What is Facebook M? By Valentina Palladino published 27 August 15 Facebook's long-awaited personal assistant uses a mix of artificial intelligence and human trainers to help you get things done.
How to Disable Autoplay Videos on Twitter By Philip Michaels published 26 August 15 Here's how to stop Vines, GIFs and other videos from automatically playing in your Twitter feed, whether in a browser or in the mobile app.
How to Use Facebook's Security Checkup By Henry T. Casey published 3 August 15 It's always a good time to make sure you've secured your Facebook account, so here's how to use the social network's Security Checkup.
How To Share Your Google Maps Location to Facebook and Messenger By Henry T. Casey published 8 July 15 With a new update, Google Maps on iOS allows you to share a location with your friends with a wide variety of apps. Here's how to share with Facebook and its Messenger app.
How to Edit Your Facebook Pictures Snapchat-Style By Cherlynn Low published 29 June 15 Here's our step-by-step guide on how to use Facebook's new uploader to add Snapchat style stickers and text to your pics.
How to Make Facebook for Android Open Links in Chrome By Avram Piltch published 12 June 15 By default, the Facebook app launches all sites in its own slow, annoying browser. In just a couple of simple steps, you can force it to open links in your regular web browser.
Facebook Porn Scam Leads to Browser Hijacker By Henry T. Casey published 8 June 15 That post in your Facebook newsfeed that promises a racy video if you just click on it? Yeah, don't.
Facebook Won't Back Down on Real-Name Policy By Ilyse Liffreing published 4 June 15 A protest Monday at Facebook HQ made the company change a few things about its authentic name policy, but that's about it.
Stalk Facebook Users with 'Marauder's Map' App By Henry T. Casey published 29 May 15 This Marauder's Map isn't for tracking Professor Snape -- it's for stalking your friends via the Facebook Messenger smartphone app.
How to Make Facebook Messenger Video Calls By Cherlynn Low published 27 April 15 Facebook's new Video Calling feature in its Messenger app makes it easier to talk to people on your friends list. Here's how.
Wickr Launches Vanishing Photo-Sharing Feature By Jill Scharr published 27 January 15 Encrypted messaging app Wickr has launched a new photo-sharing feature, letting users create feeds of self-destructing photos.
Don't Believe These AirAsia Facebook Scams By Jill Scharr published 30 December 14 Don't believe these malicious Facebook scams that pretend to have information about the missing AirAsia Flight 8501.
One-Third of Young Britons Send Nude Selfies By Jill Scharr published 17 December 14 One in four British young people who sent others nude photos said those photos were leaked without their consent, according to a new study.
What Facebook's Proposed Policy Changes Mean For You By Jill Scharr published 13 November 14 Facebook's updated terms and policies increase its transparency, but don't represent any significant change in Facebook's behavior.
How SnapChat, Secret, WhatsApp Don't Protect Messages By Jill Scharr published 5 November 14 Your favorite messaging apps aren't protecting your data, according to a study by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
What is Ello and How to Use It By Anna Attkisson published 29 September 14 Ello is a new invite-only, ad-free social network for hipsters and those fed up with Facebook's advertising policy. Here's how to get started.
Facebook Scam Exploits Robin Williams' Death for Clicks By Jill Scharr published 15 August 14 A fake Facebook video capitalizes on the tragic death of Robin Williams to make the scammers a few bucks. Don't click on it.
Facebook Scam Tricks Users Into Hacking Themselves By Jill Scharr published 28 July 14 People trying to hack others' Facebook accounts ended up being hacked themselves, thanks to a new scam.
Angry How Facebook Uses Your Data? Here's What to Do By Paul Wagenseil published 30 June 14 Anyone outraged that Facebook let researchers conduct sociological experiments on users should read the fine print.
Facebook's New Ads Are Nosier Than Ever By Jill Scharr published 12 June 14 Facebook will show you ads based on your non-Facebook online activity -- and will no longer honor 'Do not track' requests.
How to Lock Down Your Twitter Privacy Settings By David Murphy last updated 19 November 21 Just because you like Twitter doesn't mean you don't have a right to privacy. Here's how to lock down the essential settings.
10 Facebook Privacy and Security Settings to Lock Down By David Murphy published 30 May 14 Stop sharing absolutely everything with the public. Lock down your Facebook account with these privacy and security settings.
