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The Next Ten Google Plus Tips

Posted by on Jul 12, 2011 in featured, how to | 5 comments

I’ll just dive in…make sure you’re logged into Google+… 1) Forget the “vanity URL” tip from...

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The First 10 Google+ Quick Tips

Posted by on Jul 11, 2011 in featured, how to | 2 comments

I'm going to guess either you've received an invitation to the Google+ beta or you'll leave a comment below asking for one. If you don't want to be a part of the G+ flash mob, you stumbled on here looking for a different Chuck Welch. I'm going to assume you've already logged into Google+ and know the basic layout. Please read all the tips before dismissing them individually.

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Two Settings to Make Your Facebook Experience More Private

Posted by on Dec 18, 2009 in featured, social media | 0 comments

Facebook is in a pickle. (That's an Internet term meaning "caught between users and advertisers.") You joined Facebook because it was such an easy way to share your pro-Florida State feelings without your pro-Florida boss finding your secret. (Yes, that's code for something else.) However, Facebook needs your information to lure advertisers. The more you share - 35, Single, Impulsive Buyer -- the better they can direct ads you may fall for, er, enjoy. Now, Facebook will tell you they don't give that information to advertisers. That doesn't mean they don't aggrigate it to better deliver you those ads for dating services. In response to this delimma, Facebook recently made a mess of the privacy settings. Excuse me, they "improved user control." In this short article, I'll point you to two easily set fixes to improve your privacy. After, you'll want to spend some time reading the official Facebook explanation of privacy settings.

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