Items Tagged with privacy
Lab Rats
#302 / 2012-06-05 15:45:10 / 12:20 min.
The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) is a proposed law in the United States, which would allow for the sharing of Internet traffic information between the U.S. government and certain technology and manufacturing companies. Andy and Sean talk about what it means, if you should be concerned, who are the good guys and bad guys on the issue, and what resources you should check out to learn more.
Lab Rats
#296 / 2012-04-24 19:45:21 / 12:45 min.
Google brought its new unified privacy policy into effect on March 1, 2012, but what does that mean for the average user? Should you worry that Google is reading the label on your underwear? And how can you protect yourself? Andy and Sean break it down and show you a few things you can do to make sure you don't give away too much of yourself online.
Tutorials
#969 / 2011-10-04 10:00:00 / 1:26 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to
hide your phone number
when making outgoing calls from your Android phone. There are a number of reasons you might want to do this, especially if you happen to be a professional in an industry that requires you to call clients or other contacts from your personal phone.
Tutorials
#954 / 2011-09-13 09:30:00 / 1:16 min.
Do you ever get phone calls you don't want from numbers you don't know? Really? Never? Well if it ever happens, you can easily choose to
send calls straight to voicemail
on your Android phone. This works great for telemarketers, bill collectors, pestering parents or pretty much anyone with a phone number.
Introducing the new Facebook Groups
#5 / 2011-08-05 10:00:00 / 1:16 min.
In this last episode on
Facebook groups
, we show youhow to manage your groups
including how toadd and remove members
, as well ashow to add admins
. We'll also show you where you canadd a group description
andchange the privacy settings
for your group whenever you want.
Tutorials
#929 / 2011-08-04 09:30:00 / 1:27 min.
With so many
free apps on the Android Market
you're bound to come across apps that are ad-supported. Though it's impossible to disable these ads completely, there is an option todisable interest-based ads
. Interest-based ads target you based on your Android usage and many people would be happier not to see them.
Introducing Google+
#4 / 2011-07-28 09:00:00 / 2:03 min.
Google+ has some interesting options for
sharing posts and media
with your Google+ contacts. For one, you can easily share things with members of one particular circle. For another, you can just as easily disable commenting and resharing. Another greatfeature of Google+
is the ability to create your own hangout tovideo chat
with multiple friends or colleagues.
Introducing Google+
#3 / 2011-07-27 09:00:00 / 2:02 min.
As with other
social networking services, Google+
allows you toshare posts and media
with your various contacts. Unique to this service is the ability to share with certain circles and leave others excluded. You'll also be able to control who gets to comment and whether or not others can reshare, giving you morecontrol over your privacy
.
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.
Android Weekly
#13 / 2011-05-18 12:00:00 / 6:01 min.
Every year, Google invites developers to attend Google I/O to learn where the big G sees things going. Android has never been better represented than it was this year. We take a look at some of the most interesting Android announcements coming out of Google I/O. We'll cover some some of these developments in-depth in coming episodes, most specifically, Ice Cream Sandwich, the tablet and smartphone Android OS, coming later this year.
We check back in on the location data debacle that has privacy pundits crying foul. Senator Al Franken stepped into the fray, holding a hearing that saw Google and Apple both testifying on location data stored in smartphones and how it's used.
We also look at the Android version of the Netflix app finally bringing streaming Netflix movies and TV shows to Android... at least, a select few Android handsets.
Finally, Kate Abraham brings us her review of the Air Control Lite game.
We check back in on the location data debacle that has privacy pundits crying foul. Senator Al Franken stepped into the fray, holding a hearing that saw Google and Apple both testifying on location data stored in smartphones and how it's used.
We also look at the Android version of the Netflix app finally bringing streaming Netflix movies and TV shows to Android... at least, a select few Android handsets.
Finally, Kate Abraham brings us her review of the Air Control Lite game.
Android Weekly
#11 / 2011-05-04 12:00:00 / 5:21 min.
We've been waiting for video calling to make its way to Android smartphones... though we're not sure why, given that we have no real intention of using the feature. Looks like it may be here soon. We're looking to Google I/O 2011 as the place for the official announcement.
You've likely heard about the location data debacle where Apple stands accused of tracking your every move in iOS. It's yellow journalism at its finest; check out this NBC Action News fear mongering.
Finally, what Android users already knew has been confirmed; Android offers more free apps than iOS.
You've likely heard about the location data debacle where Apple stands accused of tracking your every move in iOS. It's yellow journalism at its finest; check out this NBC Action News fear mongering.
Finally, what Android users already knew has been confirmed; Android offers more free apps than iOS.
Using the Flickr app for iPhone
#5 / 2011-03-04 09:00:00 / 1:48 min.
In our last episode on
using Flickr on your iPhone
, we'll show youhow to add a new photo or video to Flickr
. You can choose toupload a photo or video
from your iPhone's memory or take a new one and upload it on the spot. While uploading, you can also choose toadd a title and description, add tags
, a location and more.
Tutorials
#889 / 2011-03-03 09:30:00 / 1:30 min.
Facebook allows you to
check in to places
so that you canshare your location
with your friends. You can also allow your friends to check you into places too. If you want to, you candisable those features
or justprotect your Facebook privacy
bydisabling places
or by allowing specific users to see what spots you check in to.
Android Weekly
#2 / 2011-03-02 12:00:00 / 4:10 min.
Android Weekly brings all the
Android news
that's fit to Google. This week, we look at a surge in Android uptake for 2010, the geek game phenomena Minecraft heading to a handset or tablet near you and a battle of 800-pound gorillas; Facebook and Android at odds over contact syncing.
Tutorials
#886 / 2011-02-25 09:30:00 / 1:03 min.
If you need to set the
parental restrictions and controls on an iPhone
, then you can access themusing your iPhone Settings
. Once in theparental restrictions
menu, you'll be able torestrict access to the camera
or choose torestrict TV shows, movies and even apps
. We'll show you how in this tutorial.
Tutorials
#885 / 2011-02-24 09:30:00 / 1:08 min.
If you
use Google Latitude for your iPhone
, then you can use it to not onlyupdate your friends
as to where you are but also tofind out where your iPhone is
if it goes missing. Whether youriPhone is lost or stolen
, you'll be able to see where it is onGoogle Maps
just by logging in to yourGoogle Latitude account
.
Keeping up with your favorite shows on Hulu
#5 / 2011-02-18 09:00:00 / 1:23 min.
In our last episode of
Hulu Top Secrets
, we'll show you how tochange your Hulu privacy settings
so that other users aren't able to see what you've watched recently. There are also similar ways tokeep your subscriptions and video queue private
, or to share that information only with friends. This gives youmore privacy with Hulu
so you cankeep your account history private
.
Sharing your photos with Instagram
#5 / 2011-01-14 09:00:00 / 1:45 min.
In our last episode on
how to use Instagram
, we'll show you how to use yourNews page
andupdate your profile
. The News page is where you go to seefriend requests
and who's following you. The profile page is where you go to edit your profile,delete photos
orchange privacy settings
. We'll show you how to navigate both of these menus in this tutorial.
Top Secrets: Google Docs tricks
#1 / 2011-01-10 09:00:00 / 1:31 min.
In order to
use Google Docs
, you'll want toupload some documents
to work on. In this episode, we show you how easy it is toupload files to Google Docs
and show you how tochange the privacy settings
on the files that you upload.
The new Facebook profile page
#10 / 2010-12-24 09:00:00 / 1:36 min.
In our final episode of this series we'll be showing you how to
adjust privacy settings
furtherusing the new Facebook account
layout. You cancustomize your privacy settings
to allow certain people tosee your profile information
or even tohide parts of your profile
from certain users.
The new Facebook profile page
#9 / 2010-12-23 09:00:00 / 1:47 min.
Protecting your privacy online
is important, especially on Facebook. That's why in this episode we'll be showing you how toadjust your privacy settings
that control how much information other people can see from yourFacebook profile
when they search for you.
How Do I use AppleTV
#10 / 2010-11-12 10:00:00 / 5:05 min.
In this episode, we show you how to customize your
AppleTV settings
. We've already shown you some of the settings like theNetwork and iTunes Store settings
but here, we'll show youhow to use parental controls
to limit access to your AppleTV, how to modifyaudio and video settings
, and more.
Listening to tunes on Last.fm
#3 / 2010-10-20 09:00:00 / 1:50 min.
In this episode, we'll tell you how to
customize your Last.fm profile
. You canadd personal information
or evenadd a picture
so that other users can find you easier. We'll also show you how to change yourprivacy settings
andnotification options
.
Sexy Tech
#33 / 2010-09-25 17:00:00 / 7:15 min.
Whether you like it or hate it, infidelity is now easier than ever thanks to the instant nature of the Web. Sites like AshleyMadison.com arose from the dating sites of the early web to connect married people with other married people for the purpose of having an affair. Kate Abraham chats with Noel Biderman, founder and CEO of AshleyMadison.com, about infidelity in the online world and the explosive growth of AshleyMadison.com.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#10 / 2010-08-06 09:00:00 / 2:05 min.
In this last part of our series on privacy fixes when
using Facebook
, we'll go over some of the more importantprivacy settings
and how tokeep your account secure
. We'll explain how tocustomize your settings
to your liking so that you feel more secure on Facebook.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#9 / 2010-08-05 09:00:00 / 1:21 min.
Many
Facebook applications
will requestaccess to your account
when you're installing them. Some may not and will only be able to use and view the parts of your profile that you've made public. If you want tokeep your Facebook profile secure
then the best idea may be to eitherdeny access
to the application or not install it at all.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#8 / 2010-08-04 09:00:00 / 1:58 min.
There are lots of unflattering
pictures of people
out there, and chances are you don't want to be in one of them. That's why, when you'reusing Facebook
, it's important that youcheck your security settings
forphoto and video tagging
. This keeps too many people fromtagging your photos
or viewing photos you have been tagged in.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#7 / 2010-08-03 09:00:00 / 1:29 min.
When you're
using Facebook
, you may wonder how many people canview your posts
. There areprivacy settings
governing posts so if you'd like, you canchange the privacy level
of each post or theprivacy settings for your posts
in general. We'll show you how to customize them to your liking.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#6 / 2010-08-02 09:00:00 / 1:34 min.
Even people who don't
use Facebook
can find yourpublic search profile
throughbrowser searches
, by default. You can prevent this bychanging your security settings
or you can simply change what is publicly visible by following this tutorial.
Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings
#11 / 2010-07-30 09:01:00 / 2:02 min.
When you're
using Facebook
, you may want a second opinion as to whether yourprivacy settings
are really secure. Fortunately, there is a site calledReclaimPrivacy.org
that will do exactly that and tell you the results of itsFacebook privacy scan
. It's a great feature that's free of charge.
Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings
#10 / 2010-07-30 09:00:00 / 1:26 min.
If you've been
using Facebook
, you've undoubtedly noticed the ads on the site. There is an option in yourprivacy settings
that can either allow or prevent your information from being used in ads directed at your friends. If you want toprotect your Facebook privacy settings
, follow along with the steps this episode.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#5 / 2010-07-30 09:00:00 / 1:28 min.
There may come a time that while
using Facebook
, you decide that you would like toblock another user
or even justblock invites
from that user. Both are possible and reversible things that you can do toprotect your privacy on Facebook
. We'll show you how in this tutorial.
Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings
#9 / 2010-07-29 09:00:00 / 1:17 min.
There is a way to
protect your private information
from applications whenusing Facebook
. It might take a little bit of time, but by going through yourFacebook application settings
you'll have yourprivacy protected
in no time.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#4 / 2010-07-29 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.
You may have been unaware while
using Facebook
that your friends canshare information
about you unknowingly throughgames and applications
. Fortunately, you can prevent this by making some tweaks to yourprivacy settings
.
Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings
#8 / 2010-07-28 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.
If you've
installed applications
when you'reusing Facebook
then you may be unaware that you've beensharing information with those applications
. That includes all of yourprofile information
that you might have thought was private. We'll tell you more in this tutorial.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#3 / 2010-07-28 09:00:00 / 1:09 min.
If you're one of those
Facebook users
who has installed a lot ofapplications and games
then you might want to take another look at yourprivacy settings
. There is an entire category of privacy settings that applies purely to applications, games and websites and changing these settings may helpkeep your Facebook account secure
.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#2 / 2010-07-27 09:00:00 / 1:31 min.
If
using Facebook
'sdefault privacy settings
isn't for you then you can alwayscustomize your privacy settings
. This way, you can have complete control over yoursharing settings
and what people can see from your profile, even allowing you toblock other users
from seeing certain things.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#1 / 2010-07-26 09:00:00 / 1:39 min.
When you're
using Facebook
, it's important to be aware of yourprivacy settings
. They are located in your account and you cancustomize your settings
or set them to one of a series of defaults, each ranging inlevels of security
. We'll show you how tosecure your Facebook
in this episode.
Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings
#5 / 2010-07-23 09:00:00 / 1:44 min.
If you are concerned about your
Facebook privacy settings
then we have a great trick you can use tocheck your privacy settings
. First you'll have to log out of your profile then just follow these steps toview your profile
as others see it. Then you can log back in tochange your privacy settings
as you see fit.
How to use MyHeritage.com to make a family tree
#9 / 2010-07-15 09:00:00 / 1:38 min.
As with any other social networking site, you'll want to
manage your privacy settings
whenusing MyHeritage.com
. You can change your privacy settings so that only members of your family tree havepermission to view photos
, information, or your family tree itself. Of course, it would be best if youallow family members certain privileges
so they can help build the tree.
Tutorials
#748 / 2010-07-06 09:30:00 / 3:36 min.
Phishing is a method used to trick individuals into revealing confidential information. For example, an email from your "bank" asking you to login and check your balance. These emails are a threat to your security which is why we'll tell you
what phishing is
andhow to avoid becoming a victim
in this tutorial.
getting started with foursquare
#6 / 2010-06-21 09:00:00 / 1:01 min.
Keeping your profile current
is important in allsocial networking services
. Just like with Twitter and Facebook, you canchange your foursquare profile
whenever you want. Here we'll show you how tochange your account details
including your location, email and so on.
Facebook Privacy Primer
#10 / 2010-06-18 09:00:00 / 1:33 min.
If Facebook
has started to take up too much of your time or if you find yourself obsessing about what happened to the members of your Grade 3 class, you can always choose to
deactivate your Facebook account
. Deactivation is temporary and gives you the option to take a breather from Facebook without actuallydeleting your profile
. It's a simple, reversible procedure that only takes a couple of minutes.
Facebook Privacy Primer
#9 / 2010-06-17 09:00:00 / 1:25 min.
Facebook advertisements
then you can change someprivacy settings
so that you stay on the safe side. It only takes a few quick steps that might afford you some peace of mind from the advertising industry!
Facebook Privacy Primer
#8 / 2010-06-16 09:00:00 / 1:22 min.
The wall is a dangerous place on Facebook
. It's where all of your friends get to post whatever they want and it links right back to you. Not only that, but it's searchable on search engines like Google. You can change that, however, by changing some simple
privacy settings
from your profile page. Just like with photo albums, you can customizewho can view your wall
and add people who can't.
Facebook Privacy Primer
#7 / 2010-06-15 09:00:00 / 1:27 min.
If you're a Facebook
user who constantly
posts to your news feed
then you'll be happy to know that you can change who hasaccess to your news feed. Much as you can with photo albums, you can have your news feed visible to friends, friends of friends, or even custom groups. You can even change it so that your custom group is the one selected by default. It's easy and we'll show you how in this episode!
Facebook Privacy Primer
#4 / 2010-06-10 09:00:00 / 1:16 min.
Friends lists
can get quite large on Facebook and relationships can get complicated. For a number of reasons you may want tomake your friends list invisible
to others or change which friends are always displayed on your friends list. This may be toprotect your privacy
or maybe to protect your friends'. It's a simple edit that doesn't take much time at all. We'll show you how to change your friends listprivacy settings
in this episode!
Facebook Privacy Primer
#3 / 2010-06-09 09:00:00 / 1:40 min.
You might be unaware (as we were before researching this tutorial) that Facebook has a separate
settings menu
for what your friends can share about you. This includes information about you that can be shared throughwebsites and applications
, even if you don't have those applications. Here we take a look at how tochange those privacy settings
and ensure that you have full control over what information can be shared about you.
Facebook Privacy Primer
#2 / 2010-06-08 09:00:00 / 1:31 min.
If you have a number of
photo albums on Facebook
then you probably have a wide range of pics from birthdays and social events to vacations and random photos. What you might not know is that you can change theprivacy settings of albums
individually if you would like to have some available to the public and some available just to friends. You can even choose to let specific groups or users have access, or bar certain users from access. We'll show you how in this episode!
Facebook Privacy Primer
#1 / 2010-06-07 09:00:00 / 2:11 min.
In this first part of our 10-part series on Facebook privacy settings we'll show you how to use the Help Center in Facebook. This is where you go to access your
Help Center in Facebook. This is where you go to access your account settings
and change your security settings
and privacy levels. It's also where you go to get help for Facebook applications
. We'll walk you through the various tabs and lists of options you have here including Using Facebook
, Getting Started and more.
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.
Lab Rats
#223 / 2010-05-24 17:00:00 / 20:32 min.
If you're a big Facebook fan, pay attention: Andy and Sean show you some of the things you need to pay attention to, to avoid turning Facebook into an open book with all your private data. If you've wondered
how to make your Facebook profile private
, the Lab Rats have the answer.
Beginners tips for Photobucket
#9 / 2010-05-20 09:00:00 / 2:24 min.
As you might expect, Photobucket has several settings that you can change in your account. You can
change your personal information
, your password and your album settings. Youralbum settings
will allow you to change how many thumbnails display per page, whether your album is private, whether the images link back to the album and more. Follow along to see how you can change youraccount settings in Photobucket
!
How to use Skype
#9 / 2010-05-06 09:00:00 / 1:38 min.
Just in case you don't want to get bombarded with calls or messages, Skype gives you the option to
change your privacy settings
. These allow you to toggle whether people need to be contacts in order to call you or to send messages or video. We'll show you how to do all that and more in this tutorial!
Gadget TV
#113 / 2010-04-30 12:00:00 / 2:03 min.
Keep prying eyes off your BlackBerry's screen with a 3M Privacy Film. It's not the most elegant solution, requiring you to cut the film to size, but it will cut off the view for anyone who's looking at the device on an angle; like that person beside you on the plane or a prying colleague in the weekly meeting.
Digg 101
#7 / 2010-03-09 09:00:00 / 2:38 min.
As with anything online, it's important to
understand privacy settings in Digg
. You canset your Digg profile to private
or opt to only share information with friends and more.
Digg 101
#3 / 2010-03-03 09:00:00 / 2:23 min.
To connect to the Digg community, share a little about yourself.
Understanding Digg
is simple; the more you use the site, the more info will accumulate in your profile - which stories you've dugg or buried, pages you've submitted and so on. You can also choose toshare personal information on Digg
.
Tutorials
#576 / 2010-02-16 09:30:00 / 1:20 min.
Many applications, especially those from Google, function accurately on your Android phone when they know your location. By default, this is turned off because it's a privacy issue. Here's how you can turn it on.
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
.
Nexus One - the Google Phone video tutorial
#9 / 2010-01-22 09:00:00 / 3:31 min.
We continue our
in-depth look at the Nexus One Google Phone
by choosing ourprivacy and security settings
. We'llset a lock pattern on the Nexus One
, opt in our out of location based services and do our best to ensure that if we everlose the Nexus One
, we'll be able to get it back.
Finding and Sharing Recipes with Epicurious
#2 / 2009-12-15 09:00:00 / 1:58 min.
Part of what's good about Epicurious community comes in its ability to connect you with other like-minded foodies.
Updating your Epicurious profile
tells said foodies a little about you and is the first step in connecting you with other Epicurious users whose interests complement your own. You can alsochange your Epicurious privacy settings
to remain an enigma wrapped in a riddle. It's up to you.
Breaking news tutorials
#60 / 2009-12-14 11:15:00 / 1:24 min.
Facebook has over 300 million members and it's still growing.
Privacy on Facebook
has always been a concern for families and individuals whoshare information on Facebook
. Now,Facebook privacy settings on Facebook
have changed. Users cantake control of Facebook privacy settings
but by default, users are sharing more than ever.
See what condition your condition is in with Google Health
#9 / 2009-12-03 09:00:00 / 1:46 min.
Part of the power of Google Health is in its ability to share your medical information with others. Part of what's scary about Google Health is... its ability to
share your medical information
with others. You have control over what is shared and how, and sharing info with a doctor, spouse or care giver makes it easier for everyone to make informed decisions.
A video overview of Google Wave
#6 / 2009-11-23 09:00:00 / 3:23 min.
Unlike e-mail, with Google Wave people can see what you type as you type it. That flaming missive to your boss that feels good to write out but that you know should never be sent?
Google Wave
is not the venue. You can mark a Wave as private or set a Wave such that only certain people can see certain things, but be aware: this is not the static email you're used to.
Breaking news tutorials
#53 / 2009-11-05 14:40:00 / 1:47 min.
If you've ever wondered what data Google keeps from your Google accounts, now you can see in one easy step. Visit Google Dashboard to check it out. In the
Google Dashboard
you can edit what data keeps about you and alter your privacy settings. Google Dashboard gives you access to and control over the information stored from over 20 Google products.
Dealing with Spyware
#3 / 2009-08-26 09:00:00 / 2:30 min.
For
spyware
that's installed via the Web your first defense is your Web browser. By changing some basic settings you canprevent some spyware
. There are also add-ons and extensions that specificallydeal with spyware and malware
, but you need to be aware of what you're installing. The first and best line of defense is to up your browser's built-in security settings. Sure, it means a few more dialog boxes but it also makes for asafe browsing
experience.
Tutorials
#367 / 2009-08-25 09:31:00 / 2:26 min.
Children are naturally curious. They explore their world and everything in it. When they're on your computer they may want to fiddle with or adjust your settings. That can be frustrating or dangerous.
SteadyState will help keep your family safe and your settings secure
.
Tutorials
#279 / 2009-06-24 09:31:00 / 1:45 min.
When you travel there's no reason you can't take some software with you right on your
USB drive
. With PortableApps you can pick from a wide range ofportable applications
that are designed to install to andrun from your USB drive
. Wherever you go you can plug in to any PC and turn it into your PC, without leaving any traces.
Beginner's Guide to Blogging with Blogger
#4 / 2009-03-19 09:00:00 / 2:47 min.
Your blog settings is where you can do things like change the title of your blog, add a description to go along with the title or even use your own custom domain for your blog. It's also where you can decide just who can see your blog - anyone on the Internet or select people who you invite. If you want to add additional authors to contribute stories and content to your blog you can do that in your settings as well. Your settings page is like the hub of your blog so make sure you take the time to go through them and create the functionality that you desire.
Tutorials
#116 / 2009-03-02 09:31:00 / 2:14 min.
While surfing around the Internet you pick up a lot of useless files. They go into a cache and are supposed to make your Web pages load faster. Whether you use Internet Explorer or Firefox you pick up these files every time you surf. Here's how to get rid of them.
Working with Wikipedia 101
#8 / 2009-02-25 09:00:00 / 2:31 min.
If you've taken the time to set up your very own Wikipedia account, then you should probably dive right into your preferences and make Wikipedia look and work the way you want it to. Don't like the way the articles are displayed? Change the theme! Want more out of your Wikipedia account? Add gadgets! There's more than meets the eye here, so don't be afraid to poke around and change things up.
Lab Rats
#160 / 2009-02-23 17:00:00 / 21:23 min.
Now that you've gotten a brand new PC in episode 152 of Lab Rats, it's time to get rid of your old one. The guys detail useful, fun and philanthropic alternatives to kicking your old PC to the curb and show you how to make sure your sensitive personal data doesn't end up in the wrong hands.
Introduction to Flickr
#3 / 2009-02-04 09:00:00 / 1:46 min.
As Flickr is a photo storage and sharing site, the first thing you'll want to do after carving out your own little space on Flickr is to start uploading some pics.
Getting connected with LinkedIn
#9 / 2009-01-30 09:00:00 / 1:38 min.
With LinkedIn you can change the kind of information your profile shares with your network, with personal contacts and with the community at large. You can set certain elements of your profile private and change the kind of LinkedIn notifications you want to receive in your email inbox.
Firefox 101
#10 / 2008-12-19 09:00:00 / 2:01 min.
Firefox offers a good balance of security and convenience. When visiting a web site, for example, your banking site, you can view the security certificate and other information associated with that site.
For sites that don't contain quite such personal and personally identifying information, you can opt to have Firefox remember passwords for you. This is convenient but not recommended for things like online banking, sensitive email accounts and so on.
For sites that don't contain quite such personal and personally identifying information, you can opt to have Firefox remember passwords for you. This is convenient but not recommended for things like online banking, sensitive email accounts and so on.
Firefox 101
#8 / 2008-12-17 09:00:00 / 3:02 min.
Digging into Firefox's settings a little, we can tell the browser how we want it to behave; this includes which applications Firefox uses to display content as well as how we want websites to appear within Firefox. We can set the default download location for files, change our home page and much more using the Options window in Firefox.
Firefox 101
#7 / 2008-12-16 09:00:00 / 2:47 min.
Firefox allows you to take control of your privacy and security settings. Using the installed default settings gives a fair balance of privacy and security and ease of use. However, it's a good idea to change the settings so they're more in line with your own needs and preferences.
Tutorials
#60 / 2008-11-27 09:30:00 / 1:21 min.
Make the folders in your profile private, including My Documents, Favorites, Cookies, the Desktop and the Start menu, so that users who share your computer cannot access them or the files within.
Facebook for grownups
#2 / 2008-10-28 00:00:00 / 2:35 min.
Once you have your own Facebook account, it's time to find your friends online. That's what Facebook and the social networking phenomenon is all about. You can find out what your high school crush is up to now as well as seeing whether the coworker that called in sick today was actually sick or just faking it.
Facebook for grownups
#5 / 2008-10-28 00:00:00 / 3:38 min.
Facebook's privacy settings allows you to set up privacy on many aspects of your profile. We'll show you how to set these privacy settings to block people from viewing your profile, as well as show you how you can play with the settings to be as visible or invisible as you would like to be. You can also seem more about Facebook's privacy policy.
Get Searching with Bing
Microsoft's Bing
is a search engine first and foremost, but it's a lot more than that too. With maps, shopping, video and much more, Bing is a worthy entry into the search engine space.Bing is not Google
and until Google comes out clearly to say that user privacy is of the utmost importance, even Firefox is recommending Bing over its benefactor Google.
Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings
If you're a frequent
Facebook user
then you'll want to watch each of these 10 episodes, plus the bonus! We go overFacebook community features
, how they affect yourpersonal privacy settings
, how toprevent applications from accessing your information
and more! Stick around for each of the episodes andprotect your privacy
!
Introducing the new Facebook Groups
If you are a Facebook user then you may already be aware of Facebook groups. However, there are some new features that we'll be showing you in our five-part series on Facebook groups. We show you how to create and manage Facebook groups as well as how to communicate with your group members, make posts and more.
Facebook Privacy Primer
UPDATE: Facebook has begun rolling out new and simplified privacy settings for some users. Many of the tips in this series still directly apply however.
Facebook
is a great social networking tool that keeps you in contact with your friends and family. However, it also raises certain
privacy concerns
that make many people wonder about theprivacy of their photos, videos
and other content. Fortunately Facebook has lots ofprivacy settings
that you can change to your liking. They are easy to change but often hard to find. In this 10-part tutorial series we'll show you how tosafeguard your Facebook account
by changing your privacy settings!
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
If you have
Facebook security concerns
then we have some quick and easy advice on how tosecure your Facebook account
. In this series we'll cover all sorts ofFacebook security issues
from yourFacebook default privacy settings
toblocking users on Facebook
andmaking your Facebook posts private
.
The Finer Points of Facebook
Molly McDonald runs us through the Finer Points of Facebook. She demonstrates everything from Facebook family page, adding a
untagging yourself from unflattering photos
,super charging your privacy settings
, creating your ownFacebook family page, adding a Facebook badge to your site or blog
and even hiding parts of your profile
from certain people, like your boss, your co-workers... or your Mom
. In this 10-part series, Molly runs down tips that will make you a Facebook power user
in no time.
Keeping up with your favorite shows on Hulu
If you use Hulu to watch videos then we've got some secrets we want to share with you. In this series we'll show you how to find videos using tags, how to manage your video queue and subscriptions and how to rate the videos that you watch. We'll also show you how to change your privacy settings so that your viewing history and favorite shows stay private.
Listening to tunes on Last.fm
In this series we show you
how to use Last.fm
toplay your favorite tracks
andfind new music
. We'll start by showing you how tocreate a Last.fm account
and show you some interesting features like how tofind events in your area
, how tocreate playlists
and how toget music recommendations
.
The new Facebook profile page
In this series we introduce you to the new Facebook profile. We'll show you what changes to your Facebook profile page have been made and tell you how you can customize your profile snapshot,
Sexy Tech
Sexy Tech
takes a look at the web's sexier side. Fromcovering your surfing tracks
tofinding love online
,host Kate Abraham
offers afrank and honest discussion of sexuality and the Internet
.Mature-rated content. Please review your Safe Search settings.
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