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Social Networking
How Online Dating Works
Learn how to ditch the singles bar and avoid blind dates. read
11 Tips for Social Networking Safety
As the popularity of these sites grows, so do the risks of using them. read
How To Use
Facebook
Make the Facebook Navigation Bar Your First Stop
Newbies to this popular site can learn how to use this feature, including friend requests, messages and notifications. read
Find a Friend With Facebook Search
Follow these steps to find long-lost buddies (or current ones) on Facebook and add them to your friend list. read
Respond to a Facebook Friend Request
Have you received a notification that someone wants to be your friend on Facebook? We explain how to accept their invite. read
Send Private Messages to Facebook Friends
Ever wondered how to send a message that only your Facebook friend can read? We explain how. read
Post Messages on a Friend’s Facebook Wall
If you are new to Facebook and still figuring out things, check out this tip on how to make quick wall posts. read
Remove Messages From Your Facebook Wall
If someone has posted a message on your wall that you'd like to remove, follow these steps to make it a distant memory read
Comment on a Friend’s Facebook Status
If your friend on Facebook wrote a status update that interests you, we can teach you how to make a comment on it. read
Post a Note on Facebook
Learn what Notes are and how to post them to your Facebook account. read
Upload a Photo to Your Facebook Account
Sharing photos on Facebook is your first step to social networking fun. read
Create a Facebook Photo Album
We explain how to organize the photos you've uploaded to Facebook by creating a photo album. read
Tag Facebook Photos
Learn how to tag photos on Facebook so others can find you and your friends easily. read
Untag Yourself in a Facebook Photo
If for some reason you don't want a photo of you to be tagged, we explain how you can remove the tagging. read
Delete a Facebook Photo
If you have uploaded a photo that you no longer wish to appear on Facebook, follow these simple instructions. read
Upload a Video to Facebook
Share your videos with your Facebook friends by following this guide. read
Connect with a Facebook Network
Learn how to connect to your company, old college or other Facebook networks with these tips. read
Retrieve a Private Facebook Message
Get the skinny on the various ways to check messages others have left for you in your private message area on Facebook. read
Chat With Your Friends on Facebook
Ever wanted to try instant messaging on Facebook? We explain how to get started. read
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Twitter
Find People to Follow on Twitter
Adding friends to your Follow List is the first step to building a Twitter audience. read
Adjust Your Twitter Account Settings
Make sure you follow these steps to insure your safety when using Twitter. read
Set Up Notices on Twitter
Follow this guide to set up your notification preferences. read
Learn Twitter Shorthand
We explain what D, RT, FAV and other shorthand commands mean on the Twittersphere. read
Follow Basic Guidelines for Conversing on Twitter
Use this handy set of rules to follow so that you'll get along with everyone else on Twitter. read
How to Retweet
If you aren't retweeting, your missing half of the conversation on Twitter. We teach you how to get started. read
FollowFriday, FF and Other Twitter Hashtags
Hashtags help others find you and can make you more popular on Twitter. read
Learn to Tweet a Photo with Twitpic
If you've ever wondered how others post photos to Twitter, read this guide to find out. read
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Protect Your Digital Life
Keep your computer secure, your web surfing safe, and your inbox spam free with these tips. Go
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