Social Networking Archive

Lifehacker

– November 20, 2011Posted in: maintenance, News, Podcast, Social Networking, Video

Lifehacker is another how-to blog. They provide tips and tricks for various ‘life hacks’ . A quote from their website “Tips, tricks, and downloads for getting things done.” These include computers and electronics. The ‘life hacks’ could include a cheaper or easier way of doing something.
Lifehaker also has a weekly show on the Revision3 network. Click on ‘Read the rest of this entry” to see the video.

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Tags: getting things done, how-to

Who is using Geo-location apps

Rob Barkey

– November 18, 2011Posted in: Change, Services, Social Networking, Software

Many of the applications on your smartphone and tablets are using geo-location. By knowing where you are located at they can tell you what the weather, where to find the closest restaurant, location on a map, or showing your friend where you are and you where they are.

While many men are not afraid to let people know where they are, many women are worried about stalkers and other bad people using these services to track them.

A simple precaution is to only check in when you are leaving a location and to not use it at every location you go to, but only for special events.

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Tags: geo-location, GPS, Location based, smartphones

Smartphone Dinner Date Etiquette

Rob Barkey

– November 13, 2011Posted in: Change, Smartphones, Social Networking

Cell phone and Smartphone continue to invade every aspect of our lives. The longer they have been around people are starting to understand what are the proper social norms for when they should and should not be using their phones.

Dating is already a precarious time for creating a good first impression and improper use of a smart phone can bring a quick end to a new relationship. Click on ‘Read the rest of this entry’ for an Infographic that might help you avoid those dating mistakes.
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Tags: dating, dinner, etiquete, phones