Facebook’s claim of being free is being questioned as personal information is exchanged for targeted advertising. The site’s signup page no longer states “It’s free and always will be,” but instead says “It’s quick and easy.” Facebook has not commented on the change, but analysts believe it is a more honest statement. Facebook was launched […]
Facebook had over 900 million users in April 2012, with the US having 156 million members. Growth has slowed in some countries, but increased in India. Bangkok had the most users, and over 50% of UK employers banned Facebook at work. As of April 2012, Facebook had over 900 million users, with some analysts predicting […]
Facebook users should review and adjust their privacy settings to limit the amount of personal information visible to others. Default settings are often too open, so it’s best to choose “Friends only”. Users should also limit personal information shared on their profile and stay up to date with changes to Facebook’s privacy policy. While Facebook […]
Facebook groups allow people to connect and share interests. They can be used for marketing, communication, and activism. Privacy settings can be customized, and groups can be public or private. Groups are a free and easy way to access an audience. Since its inception, Facebook has created a variety of ways for people to communicate […]
Facebook offers a variety of games and activities, including virtual world and simulation games, educational games, card and board games, sports-style applications, action and arcade-style games, puzzle games, and role-playing games. These games can be played alone or with Facebook friends. The social networking site known as Facebook offers more than one way to connect […]
Facebook poke is a feature to say hello or get someone’s attention, but it can also have alternative meanings such as determining sexual interest or playing a tag game. It’s best not to use it on everyone and ignoring a poke is acceptable. Facebook poke is a feature on the Facebook homepage and has a […]
Facebook is a social networking site founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004. It started as a college networking site and expanded to include anyone. Users create a profile page, share photos, join groups, and become fans of people, organizations, TV shows, movies, and musicians. The site was redesigned in 2008 to make it easier to […]