Everyday User Security 1: Keep your passwords strong
By Tim Teatro
In the first installment of our series on user security, I’d like to start with the most basic and important security measure you can take.
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Digital libraries save up Canadian content, Tweets, and everything else
by Lee Rickwood
Every public tweet, ever since Twitter’s inception in March 2006, will be archived – what a treat!
Want new Tweeps? Google ’em!
On Wednesday, Google unveiled the new and experimental Google Follow Finder on the official Google Blog. The service allows you to type in someone’s Twitter name. The giant computers at Google labs then spin to life and generate two lists: (1.) a…
The Psychology of Social Media: Women are the Teachers
By Natascha Trivedi
It is fascinating how this new and seemingly’ neutral technology is fuelling the ongoing gender debate – over the differences in male and female socialisation. It seems as though ‘a woman’s touch’ extends past everyday life into the online realm as well.
Feature Find: Bookmark Sync in Google Chrome!
I absolutely hate trying to keep my bookmarks up to date across several computers, and I find delicious can be inconvenient. I found out that Google Chrome can do this automatically! Here’s how.
Location Based Social Media: How to play safe on Foursquare.com
By Jessica Muhlbier
Foursquare.com is a popular and fun location-based tool for mobile devices, and is also a game. It allows users to “check in” at various venues using either text messaging or a smart phone application. But there are several red flags to consider before checking-in all over town.
Canadian Makes Everest Climb with Tons of Tech Support
by Lee Rickwood
It’s all part of an incredible learning project designed to engage and inform school kids – but the rest of us armchair adventurers can join in online!
6 ways to create or download free ringtones for your phone
By Ted Kritsonis
Ringtones are great for personalizing your phone and contacts, but why pay for them when you don’t have to? We show you how you make or find your own by only using a Web broswer.