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It seems like much of this past week was spent answering various questions about Facebook, so I thought I would pass along a few links to some of the posts I referred to in my responses.
Probably the most common Facebook question that I receive is how to prevent one’s account from getting hacked. And the answer is it all boils down to security.
With that in mind, here are five things you can do to make your Facebook account as secure as possible: [Read more…]
Do you hate the new Facebook desktop Newsfeed layout?
Well, I’m right there with you. I prefer the Classic layout too!
Well, once again our friend Matt Kruse, the creator of the popular Social Fixer browser extension has come to the rescue!
Question from Dreanna: I know that you know a lot about Facebook Rick, so I thought I’d see if you can help me with a problem I’m having.
Someone keeps hacking into my account and posting personal stuff about me that just a handful of people could possibly know about.
I’ve changed my password several times but they keep breaking into my account anyway.
I’m certain it’s my ex doing this, but I’d like to be able to prove it because I have a protective order that bars him from contacting me in any way. I live in Florida but he moved to Arizona a few months ago.
I really need this info but I really can’t afford to hire a private investigator.
Can I maybe get a list of the IP addresses of everyone who has logged into my Facebook account and prove he’s doing it by tracing one of those IP addresses to his home in Arizona? Or maybe there’s a better way?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Kellie: My Facebook screens just changed completely and I hate the new layout because it’s ugly and hard to use!
Is there any way to switch back to the old layout?
This is driving me crazy so I hope you can help me.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
As you probably know, Facebook is rolling out a new layout for our Newsfeeds and other important aspects of the Facebook desktop site.
If you haven’t already received the new layout on your account, you will very soon.
I’ve received several reports of the new layout causing some users to have their Facebook Privacy Settings reset after the new layout has taken effect.