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Question from Ed: A while back I created a Facebook group in order to share information with our community about an upcoming project. That project is now complete and I’d like to delete the group, but I can’t find a way to do it.
Am I missing something? Can you tell me what I need to do to delete this group? [Read more…]
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Once again this very dangerous scam is making the rounds on Facebook and via email.
What makes this scam so dangerous is the way it appears to come from Facebook themselves.
But trust me, it does not.
The scam is a fake warning that Facebook is preparing to disable your account. [Read more…]
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If you use Facebook you’ve probably started seeing ads that appear to be from Lowe’s Home Improvement offering to sell lawnmowers at ridiculously low prices.
I’m talking lawnmowers that sell for as much as $800 being sold on “clearance” or via a “Flash sale” for $99.
I checked into these “offers”, and as expected, they are all scams. [Read more…]
Have you ever wished you could get an instant alert the moment someone comes online on WhatsApp? Maybe it’s to know when a family member is available to chat, or to track your child’s late-night activity.
With over 2.7 billion active users worldwide (Statista, 2025), WhatsApp has become one of the most-used messaging apps — and parents, friends, and even professionals often wonder if there’s a way to monitor online activity.
Let’s dive into whether WhatsApp offers this feature, what alternatives exist, and the pros and cons of using them. [Read more…]
Social media is a way to share some new ideas, always talk about business, and also connect with lots of different people. It does not matter if you are a content creator, run a small business, or just want to share your thoughts.
Getting more views is always important, but understanding how the social media algorithm works can be difficult. These algorithms decide what people see and in what order the posts show up. If you know how they work, you can create posts that reach more people and it will help you to get more views. [Read more…]