If you don’t know what Google Buzz is go here. With that out of the way… So far, I like it. Or I like the idea of it. Some of the functionality isn’t there yet. In fact, for a company that insisted on calling Gmail a beta product for years, I’m surprised they just sent [...]
Facebook privacy settings not as easy as advertised
If you have an account on Facebook, sometime in the last day you were probably faced with a screen that asked you to reset your privacy settings. According to Facebook the reasoning behind this is simplification: …many users have expressed that the current set of privacy choices are confusing or overwhelming. In response, the Privacy [...]
101 Lists
I just noticed that I’m on 101 Twitter lists. Lists are a new feature that let you group people you follow any way you like, publicly or privately. I have a few lists myself: Jersey people, funny people, creative people- and a couple private ones that include the folks I like to follow a little [...]
Free Intro to Social Media Presentation
This Thursday, September 3, I’ll be joining Eva Abreu to present Intro to Social Media at the Highland Park (NJ) Library. This is the first in a series of sessions Eva has arranged titled Making Connections Using Social Media. More information may be found at Social Media Connections. If you’re in the area I’d love [...]
Social Networking Overload – tips from Mashable
Great suggestions here. The earlier you understand what you want from your social networks, and set some boundaries, the easier it will be to take advantage of what they offer. HOW TO: Deal With Social Networking Overload.
Twitter’s new front page
Twitter has just released a new front page design that puts Twitter search front and center. This makes Twitter content more accessible for people who don’t have accounts. Of course, anyone could use Twitter search before but now it’s more in your face that you don’t need an account to take advantage. I wonder how [...]


