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Profiles: Revenge of the Web

Profiles: Revenge of the Web

Online profile management is challenging, and basically, a pain in the rear. I start by making one change on one profile on one website. Now, I have to replicate that action on multiple websites to keep a consistent picture of me on the net. This process is cumbersome and painful to say the least. Really, does anyone remember all the sites that they create a profile on? I just found a profile on PC World’s site that was totally and…

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Is it just me or is Twitter down??

Is it just me or is Twitter down??

I am not a huge twitter user, but I find it interesting that when online services go down, I have an adverse reaction to the disruption. What?? Why does XYZ not work!?! Our lives have become very intertwined with technology, and if you want to be cruel, all you need to do is go and hide someone’s smart phone for a day to see their withdrawal symptoms. I am sure it will be back up before I post this, but all…

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Skype, oh how you bug me

Skype, oh how you bug me

I have used Skype (application used to make voice/video calls over the Internet) for the last several years and generally been very fond of the application.  Recently, Skype seems to be trying to move into a social media space with the introduction of their new “Skype Home” functionality.  This little and annoying pop-up occurs every time the application is started. Therefore, every day I have to close this little annoying pop-up window that often comes with an advertisement to purchase something…

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What does “like” really mean?

What does “like” really mean?

Thank you Facebook.  Ever since I was a child I knew what the word “like” meant.  Now, the word “like” has taken on a completely new context because of the prevalence of social media.  As a child, I liked people, places, and things, which simply meant I enjoyed them.  Now, I get to “like” things on the net.  But what does “like” really mean? For example, I have been reading about the horrific tragedy that has recently befallen Japan with the…

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