About Computers: Hashtags: They're Actually Useful

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor I personally find hashtags to be really obnoxious to look at. But truth be told, hashtags are really helpful for finding niche information. Hashtag history is quite interesting, too! The History of Hashtags There is an interesting story behind the '#keyword' spellings you see throughout the Web. These hashtags started as far back as 1988, and have now grown into a social way to catalog news and stories online. If you're curious about how hashtags work, definitely try this 2-minute primer and history lesson... Search Related Topics:  how to use hashtags  hashtag directories  where to find hashtags Is Private Social Networking the Next Big Thing? It sounds like an oxymoron, but the idea of limiting and anonymizing social network membership has a lot of appeal for people. Places like 'Whisper', 'Yik Yak', and 'Rumr' offer an experience that you won't get on Facebook. About.com explains more about anonymous and confessional networks here... 10 Blogs that Track the Web's Direction As people's appetites turn and diverge, it's good to know that there are bloggers who obsessively pay attention. With blogs like 'Laughing Squid' and 'The Daily Dot', you can see how the World Wide Web is trending and growing. Here's a list of 10 interesting blogs worth following... Search Related Topics:  blogs  blogging  trends Tablet Grudge Match: FIGHT! Are you thinking of an iPad Air? Maybe a Kindle Fire HDX? Or perhaps a Microsoft Surface 2? Here is a showdown of tablet reviews that will help you choose your next tablet device! Search Related Topics:  tablets  ipad  android tablets Related Searches Microsoft Computers Tablets Computers All in Computers Old Computers Hashtags Featured Articles Best Video Games and Gadgets for Preschoolers 10 Old Facebook Features that Have Been Retired Windows 8.1 Power User Shortcuts! The Best Chromebooks HTC One Tips for M8 Users How to Search for Images with Google!   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More Recommended Reading at About.com: Tweeting Jobs: How to Get Paid to Tweet Top Cyber Threats for 2014 Remember to Wipe Your Drive Before You Throw It Away! Advertisement