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Experts say LinkedIn’s new Intro app comes with huge security holes

Just when you thought finding more info about people who send you email got easier through LinkedIn Intro, security experts come out and call it unsafe.
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Vine now allows you to go back in time and edit your clips

Vine just released two new updates that give users far more flexibility.
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LinkedIn has a new app called Intro that takes over your email – here’s what you need to know

Thanks to LinkedIn Intro, you can now get to know the people who email you in a professional capacity.
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The story of the ultimate Hallow-meme costume you never knew about – and can never have

Wondering what Internet meme or trope to be for Halloween? Well here's the one costume you'll wish you could buy.
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Sports site Deadspin reveals the incredible machine power behind its amazing GIFs

If you're wondering why sports GIFs are so awesome, it's because of people like Tim Burke of sports site Deadspin. Find out how he makes them.
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Everything you need to know about a little app called FBStalker

A new app called FBStalker can find all your weaknesses, but there's a bright side to this devious software.
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Turns out you’re weird for avoiding online dating, not the other way around

If the thought of digital dating still gives you the heebie-jeebies, then something may be wrong with you.
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Here’s how you can avoid starring in a Google ‘Shared Endorsement’ ad

If you're a bit wary about Google using your profile as an online ad, here's how you can save yourself from the unwarranted attention.
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Give your duck face a rest with these equally horrible new selfie trends

A selfie is not a selfie without a ridiculous facial expression. Here's a roundup of smile styles people are employing today, all for the sake of beauty.
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The Government’s back … online! Our 7 favorite apps and accounts that have returned

The shutdown didn't only close the gates on national parks - we also lost our beloved panda cam. Now it - and others - are back online.
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Here’s a Facebook game where nobody’s a winner

If you have nothing better to do, give yourself a refresher on Facebook security through this new game.
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Can Facebook cure the Internet of comment section trolls – and if so, should it?

A new study says Facebook comments are more civil than newspaper sites, but things are always so black and white when it comes to comment sections.
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Yahoo Mail’s makeover has spawned thousands of complaints

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but for Yahoo Mail users who prefer the old version of their email over Gmail, it's unacceptable.
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Is Spotify’s vast music library overwhelming you?

Spotify just celebrated a major milestone - but these songs definitely didn't.
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Here’s yet another app that’ll keep you from sending NSFW Snapchats

SnapHack is an app that will make you regret ever sending that NSFW pic or video on Snapchat.
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6 ways to tell Congress how you really feel using the Internet

If the effects of the government shutdown are starting to mess with your head, here are five simple ways to contact your representative.

Facebook is axing an old feature, meaning you once again need to review your privacy settings

Those of you who already have your Facebook security and privacy settings locked down need not worry about this old security setting about to be removed.
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Satiregram mocks all the worst Instagram cliches so you don’t have to

Who needs to follow Instagram accounts when all the popular photos are posted in one account?
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6 Instagram-inspired gift ideas for bringing your images to life

Do you and your friends love Instagram? Here are a few things you may want that will remind you of the photo-sharing app's awesomeness.
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This new widget lets you embed entire Facebook Albums

Want to show your non-Facebook friends some photos from the social network? Here's how you do it, courtesy of a new widget.
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Facebook confuses writer with porn star, hilarity ensues

Is being a writer who enjoys the use of adult language the same as working in the adult entertainment industry? Apparently, according to Facebook, yes.
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This scary-useful site plots illness-related social media posts on a map

This new app scours social networks to find all the infected users out there.
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The NYC vs. Airbnb saga continues with a subpoena demanding user information

New York's beef with rental site Airbnb is not over. It wants data on users who are potential violators of a state law prohibiting short-term leases.
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Want to make money filtering your iPhone snaps? These Instagram-lovin’ apps can help

Instagram recently announced that it intends to earn a bit of revenue by making room for advertisements. Why shouldn't you?
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A few quick and easy ways to help your parents use the Internet

It's an incredibly tough and sometimes frustrating ordeal to answer your parents' questions about the ways of the Internet. Let us help you.
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It’s the tale of internet domination, told through an old timey map

In case you still had doubts about the lordship of Google and Facebook over the Web.
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Instagram officially announces the ads are coming

Beginning today, you may see an ad or two on your Instagram feed, from a brand account you may not be following.
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Got a fan following on Instagram? Get rewarded for it through Snapfluence

'Instagram brand ambassador' may be your next paying gig through a new network that makes it easy for brands to hook up with Instagrammers who love them.
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You can now stalk even harder as Facebook makes more content Graph Search-friendly

If you've been meaning to clean up your Facebook account for potentially damning updates, you may now use Graph Search to search for topic specific posts.
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Reference Twitter posts with ease through this citation generator

If you have a long night of referencing tweets for your term paper ahead of you, you can use this nifty tool to help you cut your citation time in half.
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Facebook finally lets you edit your posts everywhere and look like less of an idiot

Finally, you may now go through your Facebook Timeline and correct all the grammatical and typographical errors in your posts.
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Facebook’s redefined control over user data steamrolls teen privacy

Various advocacy groups call shenanigans on Facebook's proposed policy changes, claiming that the new language blatantly steps on teens' rights to privacy.
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[UPDATE] Facebook says it remains blocked in China’s Free Trade Zone

China has made waves with its plan to launch a free-trade zone in Shanghai, but earlier reports stating Facebook will be allowed have been refuted.
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Hands on with Moodsnap, the app that makes music from photos

In case you needed another launchpad for music discovery, here's an app that uses images to curate your Spotify Premium playlists.