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.

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

Twitter puts photos “front and center” on mobile

Twitter timelines are pretty basic and heavy on the text. That changes now. Check it from TechHive.com

These People Use Twitter In Ways You Can’t Imagine

Twitter can be a different thing to different people. It can be a place to vent your ire, a forum to discuss cool ideas, a network to make new friends, and much more. For some souls, though, it’s an avenue to let their creativity run wild. Check it from this article on MakeUseOf.com

Yay For Choice: 10 Excellent Unofficial Social Apps You Should Be Using

Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest: they all offer official Android apps – but are those really the best mobile experience out there? Many users say no. Good thing there are so many unofficial clients. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com