I think we have moved past the “social media is a waste of time” conversation. Most everyone and their mother (and in my wife’s case, her grandmother) is on Facebook by this point. Twitter continues to grow and has become the first place many go for “Breaking News.” But social media is much more than sharing photos, check-ins and connecting with old high school friends.

Obviously social media sites like Facebook and Twitter allow you to share information with large groups of friends and followers, respectively. You continue the social interaction using comments and likes, as well as retweets and replies. But how else can you make this work for you. What good is social media other than giving you something to do while waiting at the doctor’s office?

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I enjoy new technology. That is not a big secret. From trying to be as “paperless” as possible, using my iPhone and iPad to keep me organized, to staying updated on sports, news and entertainment with social media; it’s pretty obvious I like to explore new sites and apps.  Not everyone is as comfortable with these new technologies, but are willing to try some new things. [Read more...]

If you were following the story we mentioned on Friday, you may have already read more about the situation. However, the tech journalist reveals how he battled back (easier than your or I ever could) to regain his digital life.  Check out the follow up article from Wired.

How many social networks do you belong to? How many online shopping sites do you have accounts with? When you start thinking about it, you probably have several accounts you have created and don’t even think about. Many you may have only used once or twice. Many may have similar usernames, passwords and emails. Well, you may want to rethink your strategy.

Recently, a story surfaced about a technology journalist that had his digital life turned upside down, based on a few simple oversights. What can you do to help secure your personal information and keep hackers out of your accounts? Check out the Wired.com article and PCWorld.com article detailing what happened and some tips you can follow.

Have any extra tips for us? Let us know in the comments.

One of the fastest growing social networks in recent years is Pinterest. A simple spin on social media, Pinterest simply allows you to “pin” your favorite web material to a board. Friends can view your boards, separated into categories of your choosing, and “like and comment” on their favorites. [Read more...]

How young is too young to be on social networks? There is no official number, but the age has to be something that fits your family.

There has been recent discussion about Facebook testing new features to allow children under the age of 13 to be connected to their parents’ accounts. The parent would be able to see everything the child did, while still giving them some sense of being social and connecting with friends and family. [Read more...]