About Computers: Never Post The Following on Social Networks

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor People can be so dumb. I see Facebook people flaunting their birthdates online, or announcing their plans for their Vegas vacation. Sheesh! They might as well publish their social security numbers and passcodes to their front doors, too! 10 Thing You Shouldn't Post on Social Networks Never post your full birthdate. Never post geotagged photos of your children. Never post your vacation plans. These are some of the good sense recommendations to avoid getting stalked, attacked, robbed or defrauded as a result of your online visibility... Search Related Topics:  social network security  privacy  indentity theft 7 Essential Mobile Security Tips Having a smartphone or tablet is terrific, until someone nabs your device and helps himself to your banking and email information. While there is no such thing as completely risk-free computing, a few simple precautions can do wonders for protecting yourself and your mobile device. About.com has 7 strong suggestions here... Search Related Topics:  computer security  internet safety  computer maintenance 9 Cool Things You Can Do With Your iPad Use your iPad as a second monitor. Plug your guitar into it. Use it to control your cable TV, or use it as streaming media server. Yes, friends: your Apple iPad can do some really interesting things. About.com lists 9 great iPad tricks here... Search Related Topics:  ipad tips  ipad tricks  best of ipad The Best Mobile Apps by Google Love them or hate them, the people at Google have produced some of the most revolutionary web products in history. And they've ported these great offerings over to smartphones and tablets, too. Here are 8 Google apps that About.com recommends for your mobile device... Search Related Topics:  google  apps  android Related Searches Computer System Dell Computer Repair A Computer Fix Computers Computer Computer Key Board Featured Articles Splitting the Screen in Excel Why Is My Wi-Fi Network Slow at Certain Times of Day? 'YOLO' Is the New 'Carpe Diem' The Etiquette of Business Email So, You've Never Been in a 'Flame War'? Avoiding Identity Theft When Mobile Banking   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   More Recommended Reading at About.com: Can You Trace A Cell Phone Number Online? 10 Sites to Track Viral Web Trends The Do's and Don'ts of Designing a CMS Theme Advertisement