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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 published 30 May 14

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.

Bitly Data Breach Hits Facebook, Twitter Users

By Paul Wagenseil published 9 May 14

Short-URL generator Bitly hit by data breach, but damage spills over to Facebook, Twitter due to shared credentials.

Watch Dogs' Digital Shadow Learns Your Facebook Secrets

By Jill Scharr published 22 April 14

They know everything about you! Digital Shadow, a promotion for the game 'Watch Dogs,' scrapes your Facebook profile for personal data.

Jerk.com Stole Facebook Data, Scammed Users

By Jill Scharr published 9 April 14

Jerk.com has been charged by the FTC for stealing personal Facebook data and creating user profiles without permission.

Facebook Scam Promising Naked Videos Infects Millions

By Jill Scharr published 6 March 14

Malware promises naked videos of your Facebook friends, but instead infects your computer, then moves on to infect others.

Guess What? Your Facebook Friends List Is Never Private

By Jill Scharr published 25 November 13

Think your Facebook friends list is private? A simple workaround puts that personal data right out in the open.

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