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10 Best Social Media Secrets for 2013

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As the internet becomes a bigger part of everyday life, you may become increasingly impressed or overwhelmed with what social media can offer. If you use your own common sense along with the following tips, you will be able to navigate social media sites like a professional.

Discussion is Key.

The first of the social media secrets is not really a secret if you think about it. Social media is about connecting with others or being social. So, ask interesting questions. Express concern about an issue you are passionate about. Find news that is relevant or entertaining. Respond to feedback as quickly as possible to keep the conversation going. [Read more…] about 10 Best Social Media Secrets for 2013

5 Common Internet Words and Their Real-world Connections

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Internet words

Internet lingo has evolved over the years. And just like any other language, many of the words used in Internet speak have been borrowed.

Have you ever wondered where Internet words like ping and bugs came from? What their real-world connections are? For your dose of Monday trivia, let’s take a look at 5 of the most commonly encountered/used Internet words. [Read more…] about 5 Common Internet Words and Their Real-world Connections

“This Is Now!” Is a Beautiful Time Waster

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This Is Now

The Internet has been called many things, but I am sure that “ultimate time waster” will be at the top of the most frequently used adjectives for this wonderful thing that can make anyone an expert with some clicking and a few hours of reading. Then again, what is wasted time for one person may very well be a brilliant learning experience for another. It’s all in the perspective, yes?

And if you are the type who believes that experiencing beauty is a worthwhile experience no matter what, you will not mind wasting your time on “This Is Now”, a web site that jumps into the Instagram bandwagon, but in a way that goes beyond what others have done.
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Anger on the Internet Explained

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Anger

How much do you spend reading other people’s comments online? How about posting your own comments and engaging in discussions with people from all over the world?

I don’t know about you, but I have noticed that there seems to be a considerable number of people online who exude anger in their writing. I would not go as far as saying that everyone online is full of anger, but the frequency of those angry posts cannot be ignored. There is anger on the Internet.

This is what was tackled by Natalie Wolchover in an article published by the Scientific American. She sums it up in a neat little package: “A perfect storm engenders online rudeness, including virtual anonymity and thus a lack of accountability, physical distance and the medium of writing.”
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Internet Cleanup Campaign Launched by Google, Twitter, and Facebook

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Malware
Tired of all the malware circulating on the Internet? Who isn’t, really?

As a Windows user for the longest time (as countless other people), I have learned to deal with these things by making sure the security programs are updated regularly and not being stupid by indiscriminately clicking. Having switched to Mac several years ago, I was lulled into a sense of safety. Of course, we all know there is really no such thing.

Today, there are still a huge number of Internet users who fall into the malware trap, no matter what operating system they use. I guess the people behind the biggest names in technology are fed up as well.

Enter Google, Twitter, and Facebook, who have teamed up to help rid the Internet of malware. [Read more…] about Internet Cleanup Campaign Launched by Google, Twitter, and Facebook

How People Spend Time Online

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How People Spend Time Online
How much do you spend time online? If you work via the Internet, it is inevitable that you spend practically all your waking hours online. That is more than understandable. ((Yeah, I am being a little defensive here.)) However, have you ever stopped to think about what you actually do when you are online? You can say, “I work. What else?” But what if the Internet is NOT the main venue for your work?

Here’s a nifty little infographic that would make stats enthusiasts really happy. It provides details on how people spend time online. [Read more…] about How People Spend Time Online