Macs, PCs and Servers. Just about everything. The jury is still out on the likelihood of phones being vulnerable. Here’s what you can do right now. More
You may have heard rumors that from January Facebook will expect all page posts to be ‘Boosted’. More
How to fix the Kindle “this dictionary is not supported in your country” error
Here’s a simple fix for the error message “This dictionary is not supported in your country” on Kindle for PC. More
I’ve been relying on Google Drive to handle my cloud-based file storage for several years. Recently I switched all my files over to Dropbox. This is why. More
No, neither did I. I’ve already written about editing Facebook Comments. But, I didn’t know you can now edit Facebook posts as well. I discovered this nugget of information at a social media training session last weekend. More
If you use Picasa, the desktop based photograph management and uploading application from Google, you need to be aware that Picasa can lose images and folders from time to time. If you notice your pictures going missing in Picasa, first off, Don’t Panic!
MoreHere are six applications that I can’t live without. These programs can improve your workflow and team working. The best bit is that I’ve only included products that are available with a ‘no cost’ option. More
Here’s another great plugin that’ll help keep your WordPress site secure, and it blocks the majority of spam comments too. More
Facebook have updated their Data Use Policy and inevitably, once again, there are several new “Facebook you can’t distribute my information” posts and emails doing the rounds. It’s been said before, and I’m sure in a few months’ time it’ll have to be said again:
Facebook is a commercial concern, not a public service. If you play in Facebook’s backyard, Facebook gets to set the rules, not you, and In order to play in their backyard you have to agree to their rules of the game.
If you don’t like the rules, go play elsewhere. It’s that simple. More
Notwithstanding the fact that the Flickr site seems to be down more often than it is up at the moment (Bad, bad panda!) Flickr currently has a whole new look photo page that is being trialed with some users. More
Update: Brute Protect is now built into Automattic’s Jetpack plugin.
However, as of 2018 – I would recommend using Wordfence. and I have updated all my sites to use it.
If you have a standalone WordPress installation, I recommend adding the Brute Protect plugin. Brute Protect is designed to reduce the chance of your WordPress site falling victim of a ‘Brute Force Attack‘. This is where a nefarious computer system (a malicious bot) continually tries to break into your WordPress account. More
Facebook are set to update their Data Use Policy and Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. The proposed changes come as the result of a settlement in a court case concerning its use of personal data in advertising. More
I wanted a different look for my Flickr cover image and created this film-strip Flickr cover image template for the job. Included are links to Photoshop, jpg and png files you can use to create your own film strips. More
Facebook have simplified their requirements for your business to run a Facebook promotion. You longer need to use a Facebook apps, promotions can be offered via your timeline, which is good news for many small businesses. More
