Items Tagged with Twitter
Dotto Tech | Tech that matters to you.
#52 / 2013-04-25 17:00:00 / 9:34 min.
WiseStamp lets you make a better use of your daily emails – adding a whole new level of functionality and interaction. Additionally, it enables publishers (social services and brands) to distribute content and engage users with your email signature.
Dotto Tech | Tech that matters to you.
#51 / 2013-04-18 08:00:00 / 3:58 min.
Rapportive is a Gmail add-on that provides all sorts of contextual information about who you are communicating with.
Dotto Tech | Tech that matters to you.
#36 / 2013-01-07 08:00:00 / 11:42 min.
PostBox tries to deliver a better and richer experience, and they mostly succeed! Available for Windows and Mac - it is the Mac client that is most needed. Steve Dotto takes you on a tour of PostBox, bet you try it!
How do I use iOS 5
#2 / 2011-10-12 10:00:00 / 3:58 min.
In this episode, we show you some of the
features and improvements to iOS
that have been introduced with iOS 5. While the user interface remains largely the same, there are several major improvements including the way devices handle notifications, through the Notification Center, how Apple devices allow you to communicate, through iMessage, and much more.
Tech Industry Insider
#1 / 2011-07-19 14:00:00 / 2:34 min.
Scott Steinberg, Tech Industry Insider and all-around techspert, is here to answer any and all of your questions related to technology. Whether you're having a hardware hassle or you're simply curious about the latest trending topic on Twitter, you can ask Scott at TopTechExpert.com. Today's topic: your privacy on social media.
Lab Rats
#281 / 2011-07-18 17:00:00 / 26:18 min.
Social networking is one of the biggest sources of traffic on the Internet, and now tech giant Google has released Google+ to go up against Facebook and Twitter. But how does it stack up? Does it have what it takes to win? Andy and Sean take a look at Google+ and discuss where it shines and where it still needs work.
60-Second App - Android
#29 / 2011-06-30 12:00:00 / 1:08 min.
Fruit Slice is a
free game for Android
where the purpose is to use finger swipes to slice fruit and rack uphigh scores
. With threegame modes
and more to come, Fruit Slice is an addictive game that offers hours of entertainment.
60-Second App - Android
#27 / 2011-06-22 12:00:00 / 1:08 min.
Those who have a morbid urge to see a more robust version of themselves can try out
FatBooth
for Android. This free app lets youmorph an image of your face
so that it looks like you've been exclusively dining on Double Downs. While it's not flattering, it's sort of fun and gives you the option toshare photos
and shock friends.
Tutorials
#911 / 2011-05-12 09:30:00 / 1:03 min.
Sharing photos on your mobile device
could hardly be easier to do than it is on anAndroid smartphone
. Just the same, in this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process step by step as we show you not onlyhow to upload multiple photos
simultaneously, but alsohow to share individual photos
overTwitter or Facebook
.
60-Second App - Apple
#92 / 2011-05-10 12:00:00 / 1:12 min.
Local news is great, but if you want to
get world news
from a respected news network, then the BBC is the place to go. Thefree BBC News app for iPad
is laid out much like theBBC website
and allows you toorganize your news feeds
however you like and easilyshare news with friends
.
60-Second App - Android
#7 / 2011-03-22 12:00:00 / 1:13 min.
If you're a frequent
Facebook or Twitter user
, then you may be looking for anAndroid application
that allows you to post to both at the same time. Thefree Tumblr app for Android
allows you to do just that, letting you easilypost to Facebook and Twitter
and share things likequotes, text, audio and video
.
60-Second App - Apple
#81 / 2011-03-16 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
Foursquare is a location-based service
that allows you toshare your activities with friends
and the world. With thefree Foursquare app on your iPhone
, you cancheck in to locations
and even share your check-ins over Twitter. Check in frequently to receiveFoursquare rewards
and accolades.
Tutorials
#894 / 2011-03-11 09:30:00 / 1:24 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you a
tool called TwitBlock
that allows you toscan your Twitter followers
to see if any of them might be spammers. It will give you someinformation about that Twitter user
and allow you to tick them off as safe orblock or report that contact
. You can later manage your blocked contacts andrun scans on your friends
if you want.
Tutorials
#890 / 2011-03-07 09:30:00 / 1:39 min.
If you've ever dealt with
long complicated URLs
, then you'll know it's a pain to share them. In this tutorial, we'll show youhow to shorten URLs with bit.ly
as well as how to use bit.ly totrack your link's usage
andtraffic statistics
. It's a great way toshare websites
and see who's visiting them.
On Deck
#99 / 2011-02-25 17:00:00 / 5:52 min.
Sean recently returned from San Francisco where he saw the Pre 3, the Veer and the TouchPad, HP / Palm's first attempt at a tablet. The pair also discuss what may be coming from Apple with the iPad 2. Sean's Boxee Box How Do I? series hits butterscotch.com soon and his Gadget TV overview is likewise coming soon. Stay tuned!
Customizing your Tumblr account
#5 / 2011-02-25 09:00:00 / 1:46 min.
In our final episode on
customizing your Tumblr account
, we'll show you someadvanced options in the Tumblr iPhone app
. There are plenty of advanced features in the Tumblr app including ways that you can post at a later date, post to a different Tumblr account or evenmake your posts private
. You can also send your posts to Twitter if you so choose.
Lab Rats
#262 / 2011-02-21 17:00:00 / 26:24 min.
Andy and Sean get back to viewer questions, but instead of pulling them out of the email inbox, they look at butterscotch.com's new Ask a Question function, and pull a few questions out to answer...it's Askbag!
Hootsuite for iPhone
#10 / 2011-02-11 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.
In the last episode of our series on
how to use Hootsuite for iPhone
, we'll show youhow to use Facebook from your iPhone
. While it's not much more complicated thanusing Twitter on your iPhone
, the Facebook functions allow you to not only check out places on the Internet, but also comment on posts, add or follow friends and more.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#9 / 2011-02-10 09:00:00 / 1:19 min.
If you're a Twitter maniac, then you might be looking for a quick way to
reply, retweet or favorite tweets from your iPhone
. Fortunately, Hootsuite provides just such a service making it easy to not onlyview your Twitter feed
but also reply to interesting tweets. You can alsotranslate tweets to English
or to different languages, which makes for even more tweets to catch up on.
Status Update
#32 / 2011-02-09 17:00:00 / 4:09 min.
Path is an interesting startup that invites users to answer the questions where you are, who you're with and what you're doing. Share photos, text and video up to 10 seconds in length and create a social media timeline (or path) of your life. Path was started by Facebook alum Dave Morin and Napster co-founder Shawn Fanning.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#8 / 2011-02-09 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.
In this episode, we show you
how to manage your contacts using Hootsuite
. TheHootsuite iPhone application
makes it easy tofind Twitter users
and then allows you tofollow or unfollow them on Twitter
, send out a message and more. We'll show you how tofind contacts using Hootsuite
and show you how to manage the contacts and lists that you already have.
Tutorials
#876 / 2011-02-08 09:30:00 / 1:12 min.
If you want to Facebook
friends, then you should know that it's a pretty easy process. In this episode, we'll show you how to do just that so your
share your Twitter tweets
with yourtweets appear on your Facebook page
as soon as you update them, and your friends across yoursocial networks
will always know what you're up to.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#7 / 2011-02-08 09:00:00 / 1:31 min.
Posting to multiple social networks simultaneously
is easy when you'reusing Hootsuite. While making a post, you can select Facebook
, Twitter or Foursquare
and even select multiple accounts
from each. You can also choose toadd a picture
,translate your post
and more.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#6 / 2011-02-07 09:00:00 / 1:57 min.
In this episode, we'll show you
how to add columns on Hootsuite
. Columns can be added to each of your various services such asFacebook, Twitter and Foursquare
so that you canorganize your information streams
better. We'll also show you how todelete columns
and organize your tabs.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#5 / 2011-02-04 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.
Using Hootsuite to check in to locations
on yourFoursquare
account is just as easy as using Foursquare itself. You can even quickly and easilyupdate your Twitter or Facebook accounts
at the same time. We'll show you how Hootsuite makes it easy to find andcheck in to your location
in this episode.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#4 / 2011-02-03 09:00:00 / 1:31 min.
If you want to
search for topics on Hootsuite
, it's as easy as doing atopic search on Twitter
. In the same way as with Twitter, you'llsee trending topics
and have the option of searching for your own topic. You can evensave your searches
for later reference and we'll show you how in this episode.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#3 / 2011-02-02 09:00:00 / 1:23 min.
If you're a
Twitter user
who enjoysusing Twitter lists
, then you'll want to know how to access those lists from Hootsuite. In this episode, we'll show you how toadd Twitter lists to Hootsuite
using multipleTwitter accounts
and show you how to keep them organized.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#2 / 2011-02-01 09:00:00 / 1:39 min.
Now that you've added your
social networking accounts to Hootsuite
, you should know that you canorganize the order that your feeds appear
. If you want yourFacebook, Twitter or Foursquare
account to be shown at the top, we'll show you how to do that. We'll also show you how toreorganize the feeds
within these services so that you can quickly see the information that's most important to you.
Top Secrets - Bing iPhone app
#2 / 2011-02-01 09:00:00 / 2:02 min.
If you're a frequent flyer or you're just looking to get out of town, the
Bing iPhone application
can help you out. You can use it tosearch for airline deals
or tolook up flight information
for a particular flight. While you're there, you can check on thelocal weather, news, hotels
and more. You'll also be able to check any deals you find against theaverage price of flights
.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#1 / 2011-01-31 09:00:00 / 1:38 min.
With
Hootsuite installed on your iPhone
, it's easy tokeep track of your social networks
. However, before you can do that you'll first need toadd social networks to Hootsuite
through the settings menu. It's an easy process that we'll walk you through in this episode so that, once you're done, you'll be able tomanage your Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare accounts
quickly and easily.
Checking in with Gowalla
#9 / 2011-01-27 09:00:00 / 1:37 min.
In addition to
creating bookmarks
for places in Gowalla, you can also choose toadd Gowalla highlights
. These are places that fit a particular description and happen to be yourfavorite location
for that particular thing. Whether it's a walk in the park or a cup of coffee, thesehighlight locations
can be shared with other Gowalla users so you can show them how much that spot means to you.
Checking in with Gowalla
#3 / 2011-01-19 09:00:00 / 1:17 min.
With your
Gowalla account
set up, it's time to startchecking in to different locations
. We'll show youhow to check-in using Gowalla
in this episode so that you canshare your location
with friends and other Gowalla users. It's also the only way that you canearn pins and badges
so that you can fill out your Gowalla passport.
Checking in with Gowalla
#2 / 2011-01-18 09:00:00 / 1:19 min.
Last episode, we showed you how to
create a Gowalla account
. Now, we'll show youhow to add friends on Gowalla
so that you can see theirGowalla passport
and easilyshare spots and trips with your friends
. It's easy and you can use your address book,Twitter or Facebook
, your email account, or you can justsearch for Gowalla users
.
Sexy Tech
#48 / 2011-01-15 17:00:00 / 4:31 min.
Twitter is a great way to keep apprised of what your friends had for breakfast, their general state of mind and their plans for the evening. Now, with so many adult stars taking advantage of Twitter, you can get similar updates from your favorite porn stars too. Kate takes a look and runs down her top five porn stars on Twitter.
Status Update
#28 / 2011-01-12 17:00:00 / 6:50 min.
Jay Goldman runs down the top five social media stories of 2010. 2010 was social media's year in the mainstream limelight; a trend that looks to continue through 2011 as social becomes an integral part of the online experience. From BP's
60-Second App - Apple
#69 / 2011-01-12 12:00:00 / 1:12 min.
If you're a Twitter user who owns an iPhone, then you'll want to check out
HootSuite for Twitter
. Thisfree iPhone application
allows you tomanage your Twitter accounts
,track your followers
and users that you're following and much more. You can evenget Twitter statistics
to help you bettermanage your account
.
Sharing your photos with Instagram
#3 / 2011-01-12 09:00:00 / 1:32 min.
Here, we show you how to
share photos with your friends
using Instagram
. Once you configure your various services, you can share your photos usingTwitter, Flickr, Facebook, Tumblr and Foursquare
. This makes it easy tokeep friends updated
as to what you're doing and where.
Sharing your photos with Instagram
#2 / 2011-01-11 09:00:00 / 1:11 min.
If you want to Facebook
or Twitter. That way, you can easily
share photos
, then its much easier if you have friends to share them with. That's why in this episode, we'll show youhow to add friends on Instagram
in a number of ways, including throughshare photos with your friends
or even view your friends' photos.
Hidden Google treasures
#3 / 2011-01-05 09:00:00 / 1:02 min.
In this episode, we show you how to
use Google Realtime Search
. This is afree feature Google
offers that allows you tosearch the Internet
for various topics and see results from users'social networking sites
. These results come from places likeFacebook and Twitter
and are refreshed in real time.
Tracking Diet and Fitness for Health
#9 / 2010-11-25 09:00:00 / 1:56 min.
If you're a Twitter user and want to
monitor your food intake
then you should check out TweetWhatYouEat.com. TweetWhatYouEat allows you to enter items into afood diary
straight through Twitter while keeping your entries safe from your followers. You'll also be able to get suggestions forfood alternatives
andmonitor your calories
.
Tutorials
#846 / 2010-11-18 09:30:00 / 1:26 min.
If you've ever heard the
term API
used on the Internet, you may not have known that it stood forApplication Programming Interface
. This is code that allows applications toaccess data
from other applications, like Twitter in our example. Without an API it wouldn't be possible toaccess Twitter
except through the website.
Status Update
#21 / 2010-11-17 17:00:00 / 6:48 min.
Don't do social for the sake of social. If you've already thought it through and social is the right fit for your campaign, Jay has some great tips for creating an effective social media campaign and strategy. It all starts with metrics; hard numbers that you can measure your success with.
Status Update
#19 / 2010-11-03 17:00:00 / 4:22 min.
While Twitter may have started off as a place for the vapid to share daily minutia, it's evolved into a great place to have online conversations (though truncated), to see what your friends, family, colleagues and peers are sharing and also; it's an ideal way for businesses to reach out, contribute to the conversation and get its core values and value proposition out there. Jay Goldman takes a look at HootSuite, an ideal way to
share a Twitter account between multiple users
, to avoid redundancy and to avoid getting locked out whenusing Twitter in business
.
The Sweet Stuff: Twitter Top Secrets
#5 / 2010-10-15 09:00:00 / 1:09 min.
We explain a little bit about
Twitter hover cards
and how they can be used toget information about Twitter users
. You canview users' latest tweets
and easily choose tofollow or unfollow users
using these menus.
The Sweet Stuff: Twitter Top Secrets
#4 / 2010-10-14 09:00:00 / 1:59 min.
In this episode, we show you
how to use Twitter lists
. Lists are a great way toorganize Twitter users
into categories so that you cansort your Twitter streams
. You can evenfollow lists
that you've been added to or choose tomake your lists private
.
The Sweet Stuff: Twitter Top Secrets
#3 / 2010-10-13 09:00:00 / 1:19 min.
Here, we show you how to
follow trends on Twitter
. Thesetrends are organized by location
so we'll also show you how tochange your location
so you can get alist of topics
that are popular in your city or area. By clicking a topic, you can see a feed of information about that topic.
60-Second App - Apple
#42 / 2010-10-12 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.
If you're looking for a
free iPad application
that will combine your social media experiences then you can't do much better thanFlipboard for iPad
. Flipboard can combine yourTwitter, Facebook and RSS feeds
so that you canview multiple feeds
quickly and easily from one application. You can also easilyshare your feeds
through Flipboard.
The Sweet Stuff: Twitter Top Secrets
#2 / 2010-10-12 09:00:00 / 1:52 min.
In this episode, we show you yet another
Twitter Top Secret
: the ability toadd locations to your tweets
. Thislocation information
will tell your followers where you are when youpost a tweet
and can be turned off at any time.
The Sweet Stuff: Twitter Top Secrets
#1 / 2010-10-11 09:00:00 / 1:13 min.
In this episode, we show you one
Twitter top secret
, the ability tosave searches
. After doing asearch on Twitter
, you can easily save your search for later use and you can view and run saved searches easily from theSaved Searches menu
.
Using the new and improved Twitter
#10 / 2010-10-01 09:01:00 / 1:09 min.
In this last episode, we'll show you some of your new
account options on Twitter
. These include some of the simple things you'll remember like the ability tochange your password
oradd your mobile number
to tweet on the go, but also include options like not showing photos and videos from unrecognized users, and more.
Using the new and improved Twitter
#9 / 2010-10-01 09:00:00 / 1:11 min.
Those used to
using keyboard shortcuts
will be happy to know that there are alsokeyboard shortcuts on Twitter
. Thesetime-saving shortcuts
canmake Twitter easier to use
but might take a bit of practice. We'll show you the available shortcuts and demonstrate their use in this episode.
Using the new and improved Twitter
#8 / 2010-09-30 09:01:00 / 1:04 min.
Sometimes the
responses on Twitter
can really pile up, so we'll show you a simple way to follow along. Thenew layout for Twitter
makes it easy for you tofollow tweet replies
easily and without leaving the timeline, and you cannavigate Twitter conversations
without any trouble. We'll show you how in this episode.
Using the new and improved Twitter
#7 / 2010-09-30 09:00:00 / 1:31 min.
Here we'll show you
how to search on Twitter
for various subjects and topics. We'll also show youhow to save your searches
so you can quickly see your results whenever you want. You can alsobrowse popular trends
on Twitter so you can see what your fellow Twitter users are talking about.
Using the new and improved Twitter
#6 / 2010-09-29 09:01:00 / 1:02 min.
In this episode we'll show you
how to send a tweet
using the new Twitter
layout. There are a couple of ways toupdate your Twitter status
, one of which is from your home page but the other can be used from any page on Twitter.
Using the new and improved Twitter
#5 / 2010-09-29 09:00:00 / 1:26 min.
Twitter has a handy list feature that allows you to
create lists
that you canadd Twitter users
to. This allows you to group people you follow so you can follow their tweets more easily andgroup Twitter users by topic
. We'll show youhow to manage your lists
in this episode.
Using the new and improved Twitter
#4 / 2010-09-28 09:01:00 / 1:03 min.
Retweeting is a big part of what makes Twitter such an interactive social forum. You can easily
retweet a post
so your followers will see it, and they can in turnshare that tweet
with their followers. You can also keep track ofwho has retweeted your posts
so you can see which of your posts was more popular.
Using the new and improved Twitter
#3 / 2010-09-28 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.
Twitter has a lot of interesting users out there, which is why Twitter makes it easy to
follow users
. You can also get more information about Twitter users byviewing their Twitter profile
where you can get more information about them. You can also choose tosend users a private message
, add them to a list and more.
Using the new and improved Twitter
#1 / 2010-09-27 09:00:00 / 1:04 min.
Twitter recently went through a bit of an overhaul so we're going to reintroduce you to Twitter in this episode. We'll walk you through the
Twitter homepage layout
and show youhow to navigate Twitter
using the two panes. This new layout makes it easier for you tofollow other Twitter users
andkeep up with your followers
.
Status Update
#13 / 2010-09-22 17:00:00 / 4:44 min.
Everyone using social media has a motive. Whether it's pushing a product or service, keeping in touch with friends and family or promoting a band, company or personal brand. What separates social media socialites from bad is a little thing called etiquette. Jay Goldman explains how to push your product, service or self without annoying all and sundry in the process.
Breaking news tutorials
#83 / 2010-09-15 11:00:00 / 1:17 min.
Twitter has been a work in progress for some time, but now it's getting a complete redesign. The new site is cleaner and offers more features like direct embedding of videos and pictures in tweets, Twitter user info panels that you can view by hovering over a tweet and much more. If you're wondering
when will I get the new Twitter interface
the answer is sometime over the next few weeks. Doc Callahan offersa video overview of the new Twitter interface
.
Status Update
#10 / 2010-09-01 17:00:00 / 4:00 min.
Sure, you can always use Twitter by going straight to the Twitter.com website, but that's just a starting point. If you're wondering about better ways to use and manage your Twitter feed, Jay's got the goods in this episode, including an overview of Twitter clients for both the desktop (TweetDeck, HootSuite, CoTweet and Tap11) and your mobile device (Twitter, TweetAgora). Jay also takes a look at OneForty.com, a directory founded by Twitter superuser @pistachio.
Lab Rats
#237 / 2010-08-30 17:00:00 / 20:00 min.
Ever wonder how to best build your brand online? The Lab Rats' good friend Amber Mac guests on this episode of the show, where she passes on some key tips for those looking to make a mark in the world of social media. Included in the discussion: being consistent and authentic, as well as what you should do when someone decides to criticize you mercilessly. Check out the whole episode for all the tips, as well as for information on how you can win a free copy of Amber's new book, Power Friending!
Status Update
#9 / 2010-08-25 17:00:00 / 4:55 min.
Twitter's API allows application developers to interface directly with Twitter. This means you can get free and paid Twitter clients for just about every smartphone platform as well as just about any computer operating system as well as many more apps and add-ons. Jay Goldman runs through a few of his
favorite Twitter tools
and offers some words of wisdom toensure your Twitter account remains secure
.
Tutorials
#782 / 2010-08-20 09:30:00 / 2:40 min.
By default, your Facebook
,Twitter
and more. We'll show you
Android phone
can synchronize itself with your variousonline accounts
. These include the ability tosync with your email
,how to sync your Android phone
with your various accounts andhow to manage your accounts
using your Android phone
.
Status Update
#8 / 2010-08-18 17:00:00 / 4:36 min.
Flavors.me is an online go-to spot for all your social feeds. Share your Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, YouTube, LinkedIn, Etsy, Foursquare among other feeds. A free account allows you to link up to four services. A $20 annual fee lets you link as many services as you like, point from your own domain, change the layout and more.
Pimp my PC
#43 / 2010-08-05 17:00:00 / 6:37 min.
Whether you've got 100 or 100,000 Twitter followers, the standard Twitter background and aesthetic just won't cut it. Lucas shows
how to customize your Twitter page
with a unique background, custom text colors, fonts and much more. There's no excuse for having a lame, default Twitter background.
Status Update
#6 / 2010-08-04 17:00:00 / 4:37 min.
The Old Spice The Man Your Man Could Smell Like campaign and the follow-up response videos represent a prime example of a
social media campaign done right
. Starring Isaiah Mustafa, the highly produced commercials and off the cuff response videos seemed to win over the entire Internet. Jay Goldman offers some successful ad campaign take-aways from the Old Spice win that can apply to your own social media marketing campaign.
Tutorials
#766 / 2010-07-29 09:30:00 / 3:12 min.
If you're looking for a Facebook
andTwitter
.
new browser for your Android
, you might want to trySkyfire
. You candownload Skyfire for free
and it's a fun little browser that allows you to easilyaccess video
,explore online content
andshare what you like
with your friends through
Status Update
#5 / 2010-07-28 17:00:00 / 5:24 min.
Twitter is an excellent example of organic crowd sourcing; as Jay Goldman explains in this episode, many of the Twitter functions we know and love were conceived by the Twitter community. Things like @ mentions, re-tweets and so on were not part of the original Twitter offering and were instead added in as developers watched the way the community was using the microblogging platform.
Status Update
#4 / 2010-07-21 17:00:00 / 6:54 min.
If you're looking for the ideal way to share the digital bits you see day to day, look no further than Posterous or Tumblr. These short format blogging platforms let you share links, vids, MP3s, thoughts, pictures and much more without the need for an accompanying long-form blog post and without trying to cram your thoughts into 140 characters. You can also link directly with your Twitter, Facebook and other accounts.
Status Update
#3 / 2010-07-14 17:00:00 / 4:20 min.
Jay Goldman explains the finer points of replying to people on Twitter. It may not sound like a complicated topic, but there's a lot more than meets the eye when you hit the Reply button. With these tips, you'll be a master of the Twitter reply in no time flat.
Status Update
#1 / 2010-06-30 17:00:00 / 5:39 min.
Jay Goldman kicks off his new show about social media with a look at the basics of using Twitter. He explains the structure of Twitter discusses synchronous vs asynchronous friending, direct messages, following, followers and how to make Twitter work for you.
Gadget TV
#130 / 2010-06-28 12:00:00 / 3:44 min.
The Motorola BACKFLIP is the first phone we've seen that features a back-mounted touch panel for on-screen navigation. Running Android 1.5 and Motorola's own MotoBLUR social interface with a full QWERTY keyboard and a capacitive touchscreen in a unique backflipping package.
getting started with foursquare
#7 / 2010-06-22 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.
Connecting with friends through foursquare
is easier than you might think. Not only can you check-in at different places and recommend them, you can alsosend text messages and emails
or evenplace calls using foursquare
. You can alsosee foursquare users' friend lists
and add friends if you'd like.
On Deck
#67 / 2010-06-11 17:00:00 / 2:36 min.
Matt Harris catches up with Amber Mac on the eve of her first book launch, Power Friending. Amber Mac is a social media maven and shares a few strategies for "Power Friending" using social media tools to promote yourself, your brand or your latest project.
Tutorials
#734 / 2010-06-10 09:30:00 / 2:40 min.
Your
Android phone
comes with its own default themes and wallpaper. It also has a default home screen. For those who want to express themselves a little more, there's a program calledSlideScreen
. It's available on theAndroid Market
and allows you tocustomize your home screen
. It's a free download and we'll show you what it looks like in this tutorial.
Web Watch
#48 / 2010-06-08 12:00:00 / 2:58 min.
Have some last minute edits to make to your photos before you publish them online or share them with friends? Don't have time to download and install software to your computer? Stacy Reed shares five of her favorite
free online photo editing services
that integrate well with third party sites like photo galleries and social networks.
60-Second App - Apple
#4 / 2010-06-08 10:01:00 / 1:04 min.
In this episode of 60-Second App we'll take a minute to look at TweetDeck for the Twitter
followers andFacebook
fanatics because it's compatible with both. It's easy to use and lets you
iPhone
. It's great for all of youpost status update
s and pictures while you're on the go. If that wasn't cool enough, it's also completely free! If you're already sold on the idea, you candownload TweetDeck
right here.
Lab Rats
#224 / 2010-05-31 17:00:00 / 21:29 min.
Andy and Sean talk about etiquette tips for using your technology in the modern age, including tips for email, mobile and social networking. There are no hard and fast rules for
proper tech etiquette
, but the guys have some solid real-world tips to ensure your online interactions are more genteel.
Gadget TV
#121 / 2010-05-28 12:00:00 / 2:45 min.
It goes by a couple of different names,
the Motorola CLIQ
in the US,the Motorola DEXT
in Europe and other parts of North America. Whatever you call it, the CLIQ is an Android phone running a special Motorola-created UI on the top. Because of this UI, you'll be locked into Android 1.5 for the time being, but it might be a worthwhile trade-off if you're a social media maven. The MotoBlur interface links all your social networks under one umbrella. It will also help you wipe your data should you phone be lost or stolen.
Finding a home with online tools
#3 / 2010-05-19 09:00:00 / 1:26 min.
Asking for a
reliable mortgage broker
is easy to do online. If you use the tools provided, you'll see it's easy tofind a mortgage broker
. Then just follow along. It doesn't take much effort. Just follow these simple steps and you'll have a reliable broker in no time.
Tutorials
#650 / 2010-04-08 09:30:00 / 2:22 min.
If you use Seesmic on your desktop to work with Twitter than you'll be pleasantly surprised to see a version for Android. This Android version has the cool functionality of the other versions and you can take it with you.
Web Watch
#39 / 2010-04-06 12:00:00 / 3:20 min.
We're all bombarded by a wall of text every day; email, social network updates, news sites and Twitter feeds. Stacy Reed finds a new way to look at and interact with Twitter content with
five awesome Twitter visualizations
. There are many interactive visualizations online that relay information and conversations on Twitter in fun and interesting new ways.
Tutorials
#618 / 2010-03-17 09:30:00 / 1:32 min.
Hashtags are a way of marking Twitter and certain other social media posts as relating to a certain topic. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan explains what hashtags are and how to use them.
The Five Star Guide to Yelp
#10 / 2010-02-12 09:00:00 / 1:52 min.
Log in to your Yelp account settings to manage what email you receive and how often, to add or manage saved locations, check your friend invites and even
share your Yelp info on Facebook or Twitter
.
Gadget TV
#81 / 2010-02-03 12:00:00 / 3:29 min.
If you're anything like us, you have thousands of pictures, spread across almost as many online and offline storage repositories. Flickr, Picasa, your hard drive, your email and so on. The eStarling TouchConnect digital photo frame brings all of these online photos together in one place... a place where you can actually see and enjoy your digital photos. The 802.11n wireless and wired Ethernet connections coupled with a touchscreen interface let you display all of your photos on the 10.2-inch LCD display.
Web Watch
#29 / 2010-01-26 12:00:00 / 3:00 min.
Twitter runs on
hashtags
. Those little # symbols are used to identify topics, to let the Twitterverse know what you're talking about and to drive the link between related tweets. Stacy Reed looks atfive sites that make interesting use of Twitter hashtags
and shows how to find and follow your favorite topics.
Web Watch
#28 / 2010-01-19 12:00:00 / 2:53 min.
Your Twitter profile isn't really your Twitter profile until you
customize it with a background image
. Stacy Reed show uswhere to find Twitter background images
with her picks fortop five free Twitter background sites
. Hit up the show notes for a link to a tutorial onhow to customize your Twitter profile
.
@
#132 / 2010-01-06 09:38:09 / 3:02 min.
Sean Carruthers talks with Vicky Deacon from Pure about the Sensia. This Internet radio offers Twitter and Facebook access.
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Miss Download
#62 / 2010-01-05 17:00:00 / 3:45 min.
Tired of drinking from the fire hose, Miss Download learns how to
manage social media mayhem
using thefree software
TweetDeck. With thisAdobe Air
app, social media turns from being an overwhelming waterfall to a manageable stream.
Breaking news tutorials
#52 / 2009-10-29 13:25:00 / 1:14 min.
Twitter has started to roll out the new featured called
Twitter Lists
. The lists give you the ability to put people you follow into one or more lists. Then, people that follow you can follow the people in your list with a single click. You could create your own list for friends and family, one for celebs, one for comedians and so on. Twitter Lists will make it easier toorganize your Twitter feed.
Tutorials
#456 / 2009-10-27 09:30:00 / 2:03 min.
You can
personalize and customize your social networking profile
by adding a voice message to visitors. Link your social network profiles to the services in this video and you can call a regional number to post Facebook, Twitter and other social network updates without ever touching a keyboard.
Tutorials
#423 / 2009-10-02 09:31:00 / 1:52 min.
Ever have one of those friends who always seems to be ahead of the Internet curve? He or she seems to know about online memes before they're even really memes. Here's how you can
find out about the latest online trends
with OneRiot
@
#113 / 2009-10-01 16:30:30 / 4:42 min.
The biggest social network in the world teams up with the biggest online gamer community going as
Facebook comes to Xbox Live
. Microblogging gamers rejoice asTwitter gets the Xbox Live treatment
too. In this episode, Andrew Moore-Crispin chats with Glenn Purkis to find out what all this social media buzz is about and also to learn about newXbox Live Avatar
options.
Photo Editing Tips with Picnik
#10 / 2009-09-25 09:00:00 / 1:55 min.
Apparently understanding that no web site is an island, Picnik plays nice with many of the most popular
photo sharing sites
, social networks, blog services and so on. Picnik also makes it easy to save a copy of your picture to your computer, email photos to friends and so on.
Tutorials
#358 / 2009-08-19 09:30:00 / 1:37 min.
If you like to do frequent
updates to Facebook and Twitter
you can do them easily. Just talk to theVlingo iPhone app
and send the same update to both sites or send a unique update to each. And best of all, you never need to touch the iPhone keyboard.
Tutorials
#324 / 2009-07-27 09:30:00 / 1:13 min.
TweetDeck has gained huge popularity with
die-hard Twitter users
for its simplicity and power. It is arguably thebest free desktop Twitter program
. Now, the power ofTweetDeck
is available for theiPhone
.
Web Watch
#8 / 2009-07-10 12:00:00 / 3:10 min.
The
cloud computing
concept puts all of your data, your applications, in short everything you'd typically have on your home or office computer, on remote storage. Web applications are a huge part of the cloud computing concept: anywhere you can get an Internet connection, you can have access to your apps. Adobe Air lets you interact with your web apps outside of your web browser. Stacy Reed runs down her top picks for thefive best Adobe Air applications
.
Tutorials
#299 / 2009-07-08 09:31:00 / 1:18 min.
If you like to use Twitter there's no reason you have leave it behind when you're away from your computer. Just install Twitterrific and you can
use Twitter on your iPhone
.
Web Watch
#5 / 2009-06-12 12:00:00 / 2:28 min.
The raison d'etre for Twitter
is to allow users to share thoughts and pics as they happen. In this episode of The Sweet Stuff: Web 2.0, Stacy Reed takes a look at her
top-five
services that make it easy topost pics to Twitter
whether at your desk, on the road or half way around the world.
Tutorials
#260 / 2009-06-11 09:30:00 / 2:08 min.
If you're into Twitter then you may already know about TwitterBerry for your BlackBerry device. This lets you keep tabs on everything that's going on on Twitter. Did you know, however, that using Vlingo you can
send your tweets using only your voice
? Check it out!
Mr. Mobile
#21 / 2009-06-03 17:00:00 / 4:09 min.
Jay Goldman takes a look at two Twitter clients for the BlackBerry. TwitterBerry is a no-nonsense Twitter app for the BlackBerry with none of the glitz or glamor you may expect... especially if you have used any of the best iPhone or desktop Twitter clients. UberTwitter is a relative newcomer and offers the shiny styling and extended functionality that Twitterers may expect. Both are free BlackBerry software.
Web Watch
#3 / 2009-05-29 12:00:00 / 2:49 min.
Stacy Reed runs down five of her favorite Twitter tools. Learn how to find search results for Twittered keywords, keep track of tasks and post media like videos or photos to Twitter and more!
Advanced Twitter Tips
#11 / 2009-05-22 09:00:00 / 14:27 min.
You've followed our Beginner's Guide to Twitter and you're regularly updating your followers on what you're up to. Now it's time for some more
advanced Twitter tips
. In this series, Molly McDonald covers everything from posting pics with your tweets, finding celebrities on Twitter, using the advanced search capabilities of Twitter and even changing your Twitter username.
Advanced Twitter Tips
#10 / 2009-05-22 09:00:00 / 1:42 min.
Twitter's popularity has grown to the point that celebrities are jumping aboard the bandwagon. Everyone from US President Barack Obama to Ashton Kutcher, Britney Spears to Shaquille O'Neal, Jimmy Fallon, Demi Moore, Arnold Schwarzenegger (or, in some cases their team) and more are sharing their thoughts.
Advanced Twitter Tips
#8 / 2009-05-20 09:00:00 / 2:28 min.
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then pictures have never been more useful than they are on Twitter, with its 140-character posting limit. Molly McDonald demonstrates how to share a picture with your Twitter network using TwitPic, Flickr or Photobucket. In fact, if you're already on Twitter, you don't even need to sign up for TwitPic; you have a login!
Advanced Twitter Tips
#7 / 2009-05-19 09:00:00 / 2:08 min.
With tens, probably hundreds of thousands of tweets being sent every day, there's a lot of raw data for to search through if you're looking to find a specific topic. Twitter, apparently, agrees and so has a robust advanced search engine you can use to drill down and find just the info you're looking for.
Advanced Twitter Tips
#6 / 2009-05-18 09:00:00 / 2:03 min.
Finding hot topics and adding your two-cents is easy on Twitter. In this installment of Advanced Twitter Tips, we'll look into how to search for and chime in on hot Twitter topics. Everything from the newest gadget, the finest recipes, the latest sports discussions and much more are happening right now on Twitter!
Advanced Twitter Tips
#5 / 2009-05-15 09:00:00 / 1:56 min.
On Twitter, as in life, good manners will get you far. Unspoken Twitter etiquette dictates that you not share the mind-numbing minute of your day. However, otherwise boring tweets can be made useful and valuable, which is the most important step in getting followers on Twitter. We'll show you how.
Advanced Twitter Tips
#4 / 2009-05-14 09:00:00 / 1:31 min.
It doesn't take long to reach Twitter feed overload. Once you start following tens, hundreds or even thousands of people, it can be impossible to keep up and important tweets might get lost in the shuffle. Here's how to subscribe to a Twitterer's RSS feed so you never miss an important tweet.
Mr. Mobile
#20 / 2009-05-13 17:00:00 / 7:10 min.
Jay Goldman takes a look at the best Twittering applications available for the iPhone. Sure, you can log on to Twitter on the iPhone browser to ready and compose Tweets, but where's the fun in that?
Advanced Twitter Tips
#3 / 2009-05-13 09:00:00 / 1:59 min.
We all make mistakes. Sometimes, you choose a username for an online service that is now either embarrassing or downright lame. We're looking at you hockeyguy523. You too, lovetheladies141. Fortunately, with Twitter, there's an easy way to change your username without losing your followers or disturbing your Twitter stream. Here's how to change your Twitter username.
Advanced Twitter Tips
#2 / 2009-05-12 09:00:00 / 1:59 min.
There are so many services that keep you connected with friends, family and associates that it can be hard to keep track of them all. Fear not! Twitter allows you to post Twitter tweets to Facebook, MySpace, Blogger, TypePad and other online services. In part two of our Advanced Twitter Tips series, we'll show you how.
Advanced Twitter Tips
#1 / 2009-05-11 09:00:00 / 2:00 min.
You may already be following your friends, family, business associates and peers on Twitter. Now it's time to add some of the most popular Twitterers to your account to see what they're up to. Popular users run the gamut from celebrities to stock tips, limited-time deals from commercial tweeters to news bites from well-known journalists. follow Oprah on Twitter, follow Ashton Kutcher on Twitter and see what the other half is saying.
Tutorials
#203 / 2009-05-01 09:31:00 / 2:07 min.
If you're on Twitter you might be curious about your Twitter network as a whole. Who talks to who? What things are being talked about most today? There are dozens of sites around the Web that can give you unique ways to look at your Twitter network and Twitter itself.
Tutorials
#188 / 2009-04-22 09:30:00 / 2:33 min.
One complaint some users have about Twitter is that you have to visit the Twitter web site to use the service. Well, it doesn't have to be that way if you just look around at the programs available for using Twitter from your desktop. Seesmic Desktop is a great solution for using Twitter from your Mac or your PC. It lets you do @ replies, send TwitPics and much more.
Breaking news tutorials
#20 / 2009-04-13 10:00:00 / 2:01 min.
Twitter was hit by a worm this past weekend. The worm is called "StalkDaily and it sends false Twitter messages from any account that's become infected. These messages are sent without the knowledge of the account holder and they all contain the word "Mikeyy." Here's how to protect yourself and remove StalkDaily if you're infected.
Tutorials
#83 / 2008-12-17 09:00:00 / 2:16 min.
With Jott's link function you can post on WordPress, tweet on Twitter, add events to your Google Calendar and lots more right from your phone using just your voice.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
#11 / 2008-12-12 09:01:00 / 16:05 min.
Molly McDonald leads us through the basics of Twitter. From sign-up to power-user in 10 video steps, she demonstrates how to sign up for a Twitter account, customize your Twitter page, find and follow friends and family, how to sent direct messages, use the Twitter vernacular and much more.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
#10 / 2008-12-12 09:00:00 / 1:58 min.
Power-users in the Twitter community use special language and symbols in their updates. This language allows these power-users to alert a fellow Twitterer that you're addressing them specifically, repost a tweet, let people know something you overheard and more. Our video will demonstrate some of the Twitter language. You can also use the help section of the Twitter page to find out more about Twitter language.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
#9 / 2008-12-11 09:00:00 / 2:13 min.
Now that you're on your way to becoming a Twitter power user, we'll show you how to use Twitter search to filter through the mass of information on Twitter to find just what's of specific interest to you at a given moment. Searching twitter can allow you to connect with other tweeters over similar interests. The search function is simple and easy. We'll show you how to use it.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
#8 / 2008-12-10 09:00:00 / 1:49 min.
There are a variety of Twitter applications that provide alternative ways to tweet. You can find many of these applications on the twitter website. Previously we talked about how you setup Twitter on your mobile phone. Now we'll look how you can set up applications to tweet from your computer or even your smart phones.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
#7 / 2008-12-09 09:00:00 / 2:12 min.
Your personal homepage on Twitter has a pretty simple layout. However, there's a lot more to this service than meets the eye. We'll help you crack the layout by examining the unique features of the layout by learning how to navigate through the different options.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
#6 / 2008-12-08 09:00:00 / 1:59 min.
One of the most important parts of using Twitter is knowing how to post your updates, also known as tweeting. It all starts with you answering the simple question: what are you doing?
In this tutorial we'll show you how to post your tweet and how to communicate with other tweeters on the twitter service.
In this tutorial we'll show you how to post your tweet and how to communicate with other tweeters on the twitter service.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
#5 / 2008-12-05 09:00:00 / 1:32 min.
Customizing the Twitter look is a simple way to make your profile stick out, and to make your home feel a little more personal. Your profile on Twitter isn't truly yours until you've customized it by adding a picture (whether a shot of you or some other non-copyrighted image), you can create a custom color scheme, select the design of the page and more. There are a variety of ways to customize your Twitter desktop, and we'll take you through some of the steps to do that.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
#4 / 2008-12-04 09:00:00 / 2:32 min.
Twitter allows you set a variety of personal settings. In this episode we'll show you how to change notifications, how to enter your real name, change your user name, set your time zone and more.
Adding a little bit of detail about yourself makes it easier for other Twitterers to know whether they should follow you.
Adding a little bit of detail about yourself makes it easier for other Twitterers to know whether they should follow you.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
#3 / 2008-12-03 09:00:00 / 2:02 min.
You can Twitter on your PC, but the real power of Twitter comes when you're mobile. Once you've registered your mobile phone with Twitter you can SMS quick posts and updates to keep your friends, family and other followers apprised of what you're up to. You can also receive SMS updates from people you follow. In this episode we'll help you setup your mobile phone with Twitter.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
#2 / 2008-12-02 09:00:00 / 2:19 min.
With our Twitter account created, it's time to find some friends. Twitter tip 1: Twitter can import contacts from your online email account and will tell you which of your friends are already Twittering and allow you to invite those that haven't yet gotten in on the fun. Twitter tip 2: You can send an e-mail invite to individual friends that you want to have join you on Twitter. Twitter tip 3: You can search by name or by location to find other people you might be interested in following.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
#1 / 2008-12-01 09:00:00 / 2:01 min.
What is Twitter? Twitter is a free service that allows you to communicate with friends, family, and even co-workers about your day to day experiences and activities.
Twitter gives you a place to answer one simple question, "What are you doing?"
This Twitter tutorial series will help you better understand how to twitter.
Before you can being to use the site you need to sign up for a Twitter account. We'll help you sign up for your account with a step-by-step guide.
Twitter gives you a place to answer one simple question, "What are you doing?"
This Twitter tutorial series will help you better understand how to twitter.
Before you can being to use the site you need to sign up for a Twitter account. We'll help you sign up for your account with a step-by-step guide.
Tutorials
#56 / 2008-11-25 09:30:00 / 01:44 min.
On the Internet today more and more people interact by "blogging" about their daily activities. One easy way to participate is to use Twitter, a free, online service.
Using the new and improved Twitter
In this series we'll show you how the new and improved Twitter is better than ever before and show you
how to use the new Twitter
. We'll show you how tonavigate the new Twitter interface
and show you how toget more information out of tweets
, including how the new Twitter allows for pictures andYouTube videos in tweets
.
Customizing your Tumblr account
If you've ever wanted to do more with your Tumblr account then we've got some tricks to show you. In this series we'll show you how to change your Tumblr theme, use the Tumblr directory and use the Tumblr bookmarklet. We'll also show you how to access Tumblr on your iPhone so you can post to Tumblr from wherever you are.
Hootsuite for iPhone
If you're a user of Facebook, Twitter or Foursquare and you're looking for one app to rule them all, then you should check out Hootsuite. Hootsuite is an iPhone app that allows you to manage your social networking services easily and all from the same application. You can use Hootsuite to keep up with your newsfeeds, check in to locations or update your status across multiple accounts at the same time.
How to use the new MapQuest
In this series we'll show you
how to use MapQuest
and its new features. We'll show youhow to create a custom map
,how to share your map
with friends and family and how tocustomize your map
. We'll also show you how to avoid detours and how to check traffic usingLive Traffic
. You can even get a street-level view using360 View
.
Status Update
Host: Jay Goldman
Jay Goldman brings his social media expertise to bear in Status Update. Starting off with the basics of social media, Status Update takes viewers from social media newbie to maven. Tips on writing effective Facebook and Twitter posts, how-tos for managing your growing contact lists, consolidating social media accounts and sharing messages that matter are all fodder for Status Update.
Jay Goldman brings his social media expertise to bear in Status Update. Starting off with the basics of social media, Status Update takes viewers from social media newbie to maven. Tips on writing effective Facebook and Twitter posts, how-tos for managing your growing contact lists, consolidating social media accounts and sharing messages that matter are all fodder for Status Update.
Top 10 free and top 10 paid iPhone apps
In this series we highlight some of the best apps to hit the iPhone. In the first two episodes we'll talk about the top 10 best free iPhone apps and in the following two episodes we'll show you the top 10 best paid apps for iPhone so you get the best bang for your buck.
Get Twittering - Twitter for Beginners
Molly McDonald, AKA Demo Girl walks through the steps with this introduction to Twitter. In this series we'll sign up, learn to Twitter using our cell phones and computer, follow fellow Twitterers and gain some followers of our own.
The Sweet Stuff: Twitter Top Secrets
In this
Sweet Stuff series
we show you someTwitter top secrets
. We tell you all about how tosave your searches
andadd locations to your tweets
. We also show you how tofollow trends
,manage your lists
and get information about other Twitter usersusing hover cards
.
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