Sophos has discovered that a high percentage of people will befriend fake Facebook users – and in doing so risk identity fraud.
In the study nearly half of those invited to become a friend of the fake user agreed, potentially giving a fraudster access to personal information, including date of birth.
Our advice – only befriend [...]
This list is pretty obvious but still very interesting! I bet you stumble across something you’ve never heard of or used yet.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2009
For example, I’d heard of EverNote but never got round to using it. This morning I’ve totally tidied up my life and post-it notes!
It’s a great service. I’d definitely [...]
Enabling collaborative micro-discussion in and out of the classroom
This is an amazing new way to discuss and learn during class and after class using Social Media! I really can imagine this taking off across the globe.
The only problem I can see arrising is the ability of the Teaching Staff’s IT skills. I have experienced too [...]
I got followed on Twitter the other day by @Socks4HappyPPL and as I always do, I check their profile, bio and latest tweets before I decide to follow back. Loved the name, quirky Twitter page, started to follow them and noticed that this company is new, launching it’s products Autumn 2009 online and in selected [...]
Love this blog post on Penn Olson’s web site which gives some good examples of small businesses using social media. I work a lot with small businesses ranging from hotels, B&B’s, restaurants, activity providers and attractions and although I’m confident to show them the obvious advantages of using social media for their business, it’s usually [...]
Came across this blog posting from Willis Wee on successful business Facebook pages which makes good reading. The first one being a frozen yoghurt company called Ben & Jerry. Their secret to success? In their own words; Ben & Jerry’s is more than ice cream, it is a community.
That’s exactly what social media is about. Create [...]
What makes people want to engage with a Twitter post or a Facebook message? It’s something that taxes Social Media gurus and consultants. Rachel Reuben at eduGuru may have stumbled upon a simple and straightforward solution to what is seen as a complex problem.
Her post to her university’s Facebook fan page, “…welcomes the class of [...]
Facebook’s growth seems unstoppable as it reaches 225 million users – close to the adult population of the United States. That’s up from 200 million at the start of the year, and emphasises its position as a hub of communication and Facebook’s potential to become a major economy in itself.
Growth appears to be coming [...]
This week, the Times of India bought the UK’s Virgin Radio; it will be run by London based Absolute Radio. It has caused a few ripples, not least because many media luvvies in the UK saw India as a target for expansion, not the other way round.
Virgin Radio was owned by SMG, also owners of [...]
