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Question from Judy: It seems like just about everything that people share in large numbers on Facebook is either a scam or it’s dangerous in some way.
I keep seeing people share the “How Hard Did Aging Hit You” challenge thing and I was wondering if it’s a scam?
I don’t mind seeing them (I think they’re cute) but I don’t want them on my Facebook if they’re dangerous.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Well, it’s that time of year again. Lots of folks have gotten into the Christmas spirit and started looking for great deals on gift items.
Unfortunately, the scammers of the world are also getting into the Christmas spirit, and they’re hoping to take advantage of yours by scamming you out of a few bucks (or in this case some merchandise).
Unfortunately, the insidious “Secret Sisters Gift Exchange” scam is once again making the rounds on Facebook. [Read more…]
As you probably know, Facebook gives us two ways to view posts in our Newsfeeds:
Selecting “Top Stories” will place the posts that have received the most user engagement at the top of the Newsfeed.
And as you know, selecting “Most Recent” will display the Newsfeed posts in order of newest to oldest.
You probably also know that Facebook changed the location of the setting that toggles between “Top Stories” and “Most Recent” a while back. [Read more…]
Question from Dennis J.: How do I unhide a post that I accidentally hid from my Facebook timeline? It’s an old family picture that my cousin posted on my page.
I meant to share it on my sister’s page but I accidentally hid it instead. Now I can’t figure out how to unhide it.
Can you tell me how to get that hidden post back on my Timeline?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Wanda: For the past few mornings the birthday notifications have been missing from my Facebook Newsfeed.
The first thing I always do when I get on Facebook is wish all my birthday friends a happy birthday, but now I can’t.
It’s really frustrating.
Why am I no longer seeing the birthday notifications (and how can I get them back)? [Read more…]