Life tips #2
Posted on Saturday, March 8th, 2008 at 6:04 pm by Ryman
Here is another batch of tips regarding computers, tech, and life.
- Using too many social networks and revealing your private information from various websites can lead you to identity theft. You can, however, prevent that by following the three D’s.
- Linux: If you are a user of Ubuntu and would like to use gOS there. Here is a way on how you can install it.
- Firefox: Better YouTube is a Firefox addon that lets you view YouTube videos in high quality.
- You can actually rename multiple files using a spreadsheet.
- Windows XP: Remove the username at the start menu.
- Windows XP: Defrag your system files.
- If you are having information overload from emails and feed readers, then you can follow these steps in simplifying information intake.
- Stuck in looking for thoughts? Unleash your mind.
- Email: Direct your Yahoo! mail to Thunderbird.
Ryman- great point Re: social networks and private info. Many users freely expose information on their various social net profiles that can be used by criminals to commit identity theft or worse. The best rule of thumb to use is never expose any info on a social network that you wouldn’t give up to a stranger on the street.
I put together a guide on how to protect your id on facebook, but there are some tips that can be used on any social network(s) that you use.
http://www.nextadvisor.com/blog/2008/03/04/6-tips-to-protect-your-identity-on-facebook/
@Joe
Thanks for the visit. I’ve looked up your article and it’s a great guide to facebook users. With the emergence of ’social’ sites, identity theft is on a high.
Unfortunately, most users of these social networks doesn’t understand the consequences of their identity being stolen.
I for one, doesn’t accept friend requests from a person I don’t know on facebook. Although on Friendster and MySpace, I’m guilty of accepting contacts I don’t even know.