Windows 8 and Windows Phone developers get access to Facebook Login

Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 developers can now integrate Facebook’s login system into their applications so people don’t have to create a separate user name and password for them. Check this fromPCWorld.com

 

Facebook forces some users to reset passwords because of Adobe data breach

Facebook locked some users out of their accounts after determining that their log-in credentials were exposed as a result of a security breach at Adobe. The company is asking users who used the same log-in credentials for Adobe’s online services and Facebook to verify their identity and change their password. Check it out from TechHive.com.

Gmail Makes It Easier To Get Things Done With More Quick Action Buttons

Gmail has added more “Quick Action” buttons to the inbox which helps you carry out tasks with nothing more than a click. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to set up two monitors

For years, I was quite happy with one monitor. I would see other people working with two of them, and it struck me as a waste of desk space and electricity. Three monitors looked like they would flap their wings and fly away. Check this article from PCWorld.com

10 Handy Tips For More Effective Status Updates On Social Media

There are a couple of known tips to improve engagement on social networks — asking your followers a question is one of them. Posting at optimal times using Buffer, posting images — you get the idea. Sure, if you’re just starting off in the world of social media, it can be tough. And that’s where this cheat sheet by The Social Skinny comes in handy. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

Beware scammers gathering data via fake social net IDs

Spear phishing is one of the most effective ways to break into a corporate network, and recent studies show that employees can be easily tricked on social media to provide the information needed to launch attacks. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

Google Maps Preview Introduces New Features Such As 3D Earth Tours & StreetView Improvements

Google’s Pegman is making a triumphant return to Google Maps, and he is bringing with him some nice new improvements to the new Google Maps preview, which was introduced back in May. The invite-only restrictions were lifted in July, and now we are starting to see the improvements gradually working their way in. Check this articke from MakeUSeOf.com