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 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
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
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
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’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
Windows is so customizable, it’s tempting to tinker. Don’t like Internet Explorer’s default feel? There are settings for that! Hate the way Windows 8’s Ribbon UI looks? Tweak away! And if you’re feeling truly adventurous, a veritable universe of change awaits within the easy-to-bork Windows registry. Check out this item from PCWorld.com