Worm attacks Facebook, MySpace users running Microsoft Windows
Roberts, a new member of the team here at NETucation, alerted me to a new computer worm that attacks Facebook and MySpace users. One very important piece of information left out of most of the news reports on News24 or MyADSL is that ONLY on users running Microsoft Windows are prone to this attract. Facebook […]
Where is Facebook in the workplace?
Facebook is a social networking website dedicated to user-generated content and global connectivity. At its heart is the individual user, who creates a profile and then searches for friends already on the network. Complements to that initial concept include groups dedicated to a multitude of interests, including religion, sport or even profession. Applications on Facebook […]
When Mom or Dad Asks To Be a Facebook 'Friend'
Matt, 17, and Bob Florian both use Facebook, and Bob Florian knew that his son might have doubts about becoming his Facebook friend. (By Susan Biddle — The Washington Post) Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or […]
Bill Gates asks a question on LinkedIn Answers
LinkedIn has recently upgraded its home page and functionality to be more in line with the competition, like Facebook. However, I’ve never really perceived Facebook as direct competition for LinkedIn because they focus on different markets completely. As you may know, Facebook is more of a student hangout, and LinkedIn has always been a place […]
Cellphones, Cheating and Couples
Recently a question the following question was posted on the Bruin-ou.com forum: Should we as individuals be concerned about those ringing and in many cases “vibrating” cellphones of our girlfriends/boyfriends, which we never get to see? Here’s my response…Besides being a part-time dating coach, I speak across South Africa to parents, teachers and teenagers about […]