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Q&A: Can I see a list of the people I have unfriended on Facebook?

Posted on April 26, 2025

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Question from Kathleen: Hello, Rick. Is there some way I can check persons I have “unfriended” in Facebook? Love your site and all the great useful tips and tricks you provide. Thank you so much.

Rick’s answer: Thanks for the very kind words, Kathleen. They are greatly appreciated.

To answer your question, there is indeed a way to view a list of the people you have removed from your Facebook Friends list. Just follow the steps below for the device you are using. [Read more…]

Q&A: Who exactly can see the things I post on Facebook?

Posted on April 24, 2025

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Question from Greg: I have my Facebook privacy set to “Friends”, not “Public”.

If I post something on my Timeline, can my friends’ friends who are not on my own friends list see it?

Also, if I comment on a friend’s post, can their friends who are not my friends too see my comment? [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I view my Facebook profile the way strangers see it?

Posted on April 17, 2025

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Question from Nancy: How can I look at my Facebook profile the way strangers see it?

(By strangers I mean people who aren’t on my friends list.)

That way I’ll know what I need to change to prevent strangers from seeing things on my account that I don’t want them to see.

There are so many settings and it’s all so confusing. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware fraudulent ads on Facebook

Posted on April 15, 2025

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As you probably know, Facebook earns the vast majority of their revenue from ads. And I’m sure you’ve probably noticed that they’re everywhere.

Some scammers are now taking advantage of Facebook’s advertising potential by posting fake ads that are designed to steal your money, your personal information, or both.

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The hidden costs of doomscrolling and what it does to your brain

Posted on March 31, 2025

Late at night, with your room dimly lit and your eyes half-open, you find yourself scrolling. One more post. One more news story. Suddenly, you realize an hour has passed. You are no longer informed. You are just more anxious.

That’s doomscrolling. A term that might sound dramatic but describes something many of us do daily. It’s the act of endlessly consuming negative news or content online. It doesn’t help your mood. It doesn’t fix the problem. But you do it anyway. [Read more…]

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