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Question from Mary: Hi, Rick. I need to know how I can set my Facebook privacy so that only my Friends can see my photos, albums and etc.
I recently got a private message from a total stranger saying he enjoyed looking at my pictures. That really upset me!
I need help changing my privacy settings so people that are not my friends won’t be able to see my pictures. PLEASE HELP???
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Do you ever feel like you really need to take a temporary break from seeing one your friend’s posts in your Facebook Newsfeed?
For example, you might have a friend who generally posts interesting things that you really enjoy seeing but they have a habit of getting overbearingly political during election season.
Well, as luck would have it Facebook provides a way to take a temporary (30 day) break from seeing such a friend’s posts in your Newsfeed. [Read more…]
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Question from Kayleigh: I’ve noticed that sometimes when I look at someone’s profile on Facebook there’s no “Add Friend” button.
I don’t know if it’s always been that way because I just started noticing it a few days ago.
Is there a way to hide the “Add Friend” button from my own profile? If so, how do I do it? [Read more…]
The Internet has spread its wings across the entire planet and is an indispensable part of our modern lives. For almost three decades, we have reaped the benefits of virtual information and staying connected online.
Amidst this vast digital landscape, writing services have emerged, offering tailored writing assistance to those in need. Many turn to an essay pro review to ensure they are making an informed choice, relying on the experiences of others to navigate the myriad of online resources effectively.
This trend skyrocketed with the emergence of the first social network in 2004, Facebook.
Today, over 2 billion users log onto Facebook daily to interact, check what their friends and family members are doing, or market a product. Also, students find networking sites increasingly beneficial for their private and professional life. Thanks to smartphones, they can check what’s trending on the go and even land a decent job.
And while people tend to believe that social media is a waste of time, the truth is different. Facebook can positively impact students living in this virtually-enhanced era. It is critical for acknowledging individual features, shaping careers, and forging life-long friendships.
Here are the top five advantages you should be aware of when opening a Facebook account: [Read more…]
Question from Andy: I’ve been using Twitter for several months and I’ve become pretty active on there. I usually post at least a dozen tweets every day.
The problem I have is lots of spammers have started replying to my tweets with spam offers of all types.
Some days there are so many spam replies that it’s hard to wade through them to read the real replies.
Is there any way to block the spammers from replying to my tweets? [Read more…]