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More people than ever are taking part in social networking sites. Facebook alone has more than 500 million users, according to Facebook statistics. People have a lot to lose if the security of their social networking site is compromised. Their own personal, identifying information, and the information of all those they network with, could be at risk. In addition, wide usage of mobile devices increases [...]

by: Dr. Matthew B. James Today’s technology allows us to stay in touch with extended networks of people -; but it comes with a downside. The more time we spend surfing the Web, tweeting or updating Facebook, the less time we spend with those closest to us. Among the thousands of people I’ve taught, I often hear people complain they have a hard time connecting with their spouses and kids. [...]

The temperatures are warming up and the snow is melting away. It can only mean one thing: The traditional spring cleaning season is right around the corner. In addition to cleaning your home, you might want to consider giving your PC a spring scrub-down as well. Cleaning your PC can help it run faster and more efficiently and improve your overall computing experience. If you have a Windows-based PC, [...]

Billions of people have been using the net, surfing the web going on 20 years now. But when it comes to issues of privacy the Internet is still something of a new frontier. Todd Grosshans has more in this edition of Now You Know.    

How important is it for companies to have a social media policy? And if the company you work for does have one, do you understand it? Social media is a fast moving technology that is catching users and companies by surprise. Philip Alexiou reports.

In his new book “Fry the Monkeys, Create a Solution“, Alan Kay shows managers and facilitators how to skip problem discussion and start building solutions that get immediate results and real change. Kay isn’t a guru, but he does use a great idea: Solution Focus— a simple and effective way to help people and organizations create the change they want to see. “Fry the Monkeys, Create a Solution” [...]