For those who haven’t heard about it, Google+ allows you to group networks and contacts in visual circles (and share information similarly to Facebook). Google + is kind of just added functionality to your Google account and if you are already have a Google account, more than likely it will be rolled out to you eventually (following the pattern of implementation for Buzz and Wave). ...
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Question of the day: WordPress resources
Like | robinna | Jul 15, 2011 | CMS, tutorials
Okay, so there a bazillion WP resources out there (and feel free to add yours and I’ll update the list), but here are a few I find useful:n your own server WP (e.g. wordpress.org) For inspiration: http://welovewp.com/For simple howtos and tutorials: http://www.siteground.com/tutorials/wordpress/For a book: http://www.amazon.com/WordPress-24-Hour-Trainer-Create-Customize/dp/0470554584For the official forums and way to ask for help: wordpress.org
Google tip of the day (privacy settings)
Like | robinna | Jul 4, 2011 | Life, privacy, question of the day
If you’re a Google user (any of their products) don’t forget that you can review and change your settings for all services you use via the Dashboard. I always forget just how handy the Dashboard is for updating settings across the Googlesphere. https://www.google.com/dashboard/ ..and don’t forget you can turn of search history which directly ties your account to your searching.
Google+ : thoughts on Google’s new social effort
Like | robinna | Jul 1, 2011 | social media, twitter
So, I’ve been playing a bit with Google+ the new social media site from you know who. (Clicking on images will show you the full size, btw…)Is it a Facebook Killer? At this point, I’d say no for a variety of reasons: There is no page functionality. Alot of us (including me) use pages to network and share without having to have a personal connection ...
It’s social media day – what are you doing
Like | robinna | Jun 30, 2011 | Life, social media
Today is social media day (follow it on mashable), like most days, I posted a few new pix http://on.fb.me/i2BShM , did some tweeting, checked in at linkedin, and blogged. So what are you doing? #SMDay
Student work from image editing class (Picnik)
Like | robinna | Jun 26, 2011 | my projects
I thought you might like to see my student’s homework for the intro to image editing workshop (their assignment – edit an image). I didn’t pick the best image to use as a sample, but I think they had a good time with it. and here’s the original…
Facebook, wifi & security – what you need to know
Like | robinna | Jun 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
I actually talk quite a bit about wifi and security (and even in connection with Facebook) in the class I’m teaching this week (it falls under the “how to keep your private life… private” section…) ———————————-If you use facebook, make sure you change the security settings. The default behavior is over http and this Wi-Fi sniffing app (facesniff) for Android is gaining a lot of ...
Digital identity, privacy, social media best practices
Like | robinna | Jun 14, 2011 | my projects, social media, Train, Training
Whew, a huge topic to cover in 2 hours (kind of text heavy in a couple of spots but they get slides too): <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>last sess<br> last session of the web2.0/social media training program…
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Free E conference using social media to promote digital photos
Like | robinna | Jun 13, 2011 | social media, Train, Training
“Welcome to ATLAS! Using Social Media to Promote Digital Photos” Alliance Library System(ALS) and LearningTimes are pleased to announce n online conference to debut ATLAS, a new set of social media tools to promote history and digital photographs. The conference will beheld online using Adobe Connect on Monday June 29 from 9:00 A.M. –11:00 A.M. There is no charge for this exciting conference. ATLAS (Alliance’s ...
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Largest data breaches of all time
Like | robinna | Jun 11, 2011 | Life
Interesting infographic of the recent sony data breach (1 million passwords) and other large data breaches.http://flowingdata.com/2011/06/13/largest-data-breaches-of-all-time/