About Computers: Twitter Chats Worth Checking Out

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor There are some really beneficial uses for Twitter microblogging. The Twitter chat world is one example: it is possible to bypass many social barriers and connect directly with both tech celebrities and fellow enthusiasts by using Twitter. 10 Popular Twitter Chats If you enjoy being chatty, one engaging way to connect with other like-minded users is to join a Twitter chat. Here are 10 specific Twitter chats that are strong examples of people connecting through the blogosphere... Search Related Topics:  twitter  chat  chatting Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) Imagine: your cell phone warns you when there is physical danger nearby; your tablet keeps a running tally of your grocery use and then pings you when you need to restock. These are just two examples of the philosophy of 'The Internet of Things': devices that talk to each other about the physical world around them. Search Related Topics:  internet of things  home automation  A Short Link Could Lead to Tall Problems Short links make long URL's fit into the brevity of a microblogging post. Short links are also easier to remember and write down. The problem with these links is that they are a means by which malicious users can conceal a dubious destination until it's too late... Search Related Topics:  web browser security  network security  malware Using Your Mobile Device in a Plane: the New Rules Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that travelers could use portable electronic devices during takeoff and landing. This is great news, because now you can keep reading your tablet or work on a document to pass the time. But it's not as straightforward a rule as you might hope... Search Related Topics:  travel  mobile devices  flying Related Searches Slate Computers A Computers Hand Held Computers Twitter Search Free Chats Featured Articles Microsoft Surface 2 10.5-inch Tablet PC Review Five Free Start Menu Replacements for Windows 8 How to Beat a Facebook Addiction New Viral Meme: 'What Does the Fox Say?' Best Solid State Drives What Is 'HMU'? What Does HMU Mean?   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: iPad Air Review: Apple's Best Tablet Yet How Does a Golf GPS Unit Work? Sports Radio Host Tweets Himself Right Out of a Job Advertisement