Happy “Change Your Password” Day!
It’s not the most exciting holiday I can think of to celebrate, but the intentions are certainly good. February 1 is set aside so we have another opportunity to stress how very important it is to keep your passwords long and strong and frequently changed up.
Looking for Girl Scout Cookies? There’s An App for That
Thanks to Facebook, I am being given many, many opportunities to buy Girl Scout Cookies. Unfortunately, most of them live either way across the huge metropolis that is Los Angeles, or clear across the country. Since there is only a Cub Scout in my own household, I’ve had to find another way to get my yearly fix.
New Study Finds Teens Sharing Their Passwords
Some couples in love share everything — from food off each other’s plates to toothbrushes (ugh), and apparently even their passwords. A friend of mine just ended a relationship that had a disastrous event that could have easily been prevented. His ex logged into his Facebook account and posted all sorts of nasty things — posing as him.
What Is Emma?
I love Craigslist as much as the next person. How else do you think I unloaded all the baby stuff I don’t need anymore? However, sometimes it can be downright creepy dealing with some of the people out there who want to buy what I’m selling.
The Year of the Ultrabook – 2012
If you haven’t heard the buzz about ultrabooks yet, it’s about to start. The recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas was all about them – and they’re being touted as one of the next new things sure to be a big hit in the upcoming year.
Beware of the Newest Facebook Scams
Do be careful dear chicas while trolling through your Facebook page. People (myself included) tend to trust links sent to us from friends and mindlessly click on items of interest – only to fall prey to the hack of the day.
QR Codes Could Contain Malware
QR codes have been around a while, but suddenly seem to be popping up everywhere. Posters. Magazines. Yesterday I found a sticker on my banana for the new Chipmunk movie – ChipWrecked. With a QR code on it. On my banana.
What Is Pinterest?
Have you seen a fancy little ‘P” popping up on sites you like to frequent – where the Facebook and Twitter icons hang out? That fancy “P” is for Pinterest – an online site that is actually a virtual pinboard to organize items of inspiration you come across online, and then organizes your findings for future reference and even lets you share your goodies with others.
How to Set Parent Controls on Video Game Systems
Getting the kids a Wii or an Xbox360 this Christmas? Video games are geared to kids and adults these days, so it’s a good idea to check out the parental control features that are built-in to these systems. It’s an easy way to make sure your kids aren’t seeing content you would rather have them not – and keep them from interacting online with people you would rather they didn’t.
Scam Alert — Justin Bieber Video on Facebook
Another day, another Facebook scam to be aware of. This time, it’s all about Justin Bieber: “Justin Bieber STABBED By CRAZED Fan Outside NightClub! OMG! NOOOO! Could YOU Even Imagine?!?” Let’s say you’re a bit bored, and decide to go ahead and click on the link to check it out. But there isn’t a video. Instead, you are asked to complete a survey, and given the opportunity to send the …