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Top tips to help businesses make the most of Twitter

knowthenet.org.uk — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:49:14 +0000

As an increasing number of companies look to use social networks to develop and grow, a digital marketing business called Add People has now compiled a list of 20 top Twitter tips for business.

Twitter has grown significantly since it first launched in July 2006 and now has more than 100 million active users. This increase in popularity has prompted many businesses to consider how they can make the most of the social network’s 140 character updates.

Hype over mobile payments is a reminder to check online banking security

knowthenet.org.uk — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:53:06 +0000

Personal: Mobile Internet, Online banking, Online shopping

There's currently a lot of interest in a new mobile app that allows users to link their bank account to their smartphone and send up to £300 to others just using their phone.

Protect yourself from the top cyber scams of 2012

knowthenet.org.uk — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:39:01 +0000

Personal: Online dating, Online shopping, Scams, ThreatTest

Figures suggest that almost a quarter of people in the UK believe they have been affected by cybercrime in some way so it’s important to be up to speed on the latest techniques criminals are likely to use.

To help with this, we’ve taken a look at the online scams that are likely to make an appearance this year and the steps you can take to avoid them.

Don’t get caught out when looking for love online this Valentine’s Day

knowthenet.org.uk — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:23:35 +0000

Personal: Cybercrime, Online dating, Online safety

Could the romantic atmosphere of 14th February prompt you to consider signing up for an online dating site in search of love? If so, then make sure you protect yourself from the risks.

Online dating can be a great way to meet people who share your interests and hobbies without leaving it to chance. Every year there are thousands of people who get together romantically or even get married as a result of meeting through online dating sites.

Encouraging different generations to safely explore the internet together – Safer Internet Day 2012

knowthenet.org.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:55:19 +0000

Personal: Child Safety, Online safety, Social networking

Young people and adults are being encouraged to learn from each other to use online technology more safely as part of Safer Internet Day 2012.

According to research carried out to mark the day 87% of youngsters across Europe use the internet at home, while 36% of 9 to16 year olds believe that they definitely know more about the internet than their parents.

What could Facebook’s ownership changes mean for users of the social network?

knowthenet.org.uk — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:36:57 +0000

Personal: Identity theft, Privacy, Social networking

Long-expected preparations by Facebook to become a public company have received widespread coverage this week, so what does this mean for users of the site?

At this stage, there probably won’t be much difference. The social network is likely to continue evolving the way it looks and feels, for example the extended roll-out of their Timeline format announced last week.

UK leads the way in saving money and time by doing everyday tasks online

knowthenet.org.uk — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:41:41 +0000

Families could be saving more than £3,000 by doing tasks such as banking and shopping online according to new research.

A detailed study looked at the value of the web to the world’s 20 wealthiest nations and found that the UK was leading the way in making the most of life online.

Personal: Mobile Internet, Online banking, Online shopping

Business: Ecommerce

Changes from two web giants highlight need to keep an eye on your settings

knowthenet.org.uk — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:10:55 +0000

Personal: Identity theft, Internet law, Social networking

Two major sites have announced important changes to the way they do things which are a good reminder for us all to be aware of how our data is being used.

High profile “gaffes” reinforce the need to be social media savvy

knowthenet.org.uk — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:19:35 +0000

Personal: Internet law, Social networking

There’s been a surge in celebrities, sportspeople and politicians making the headlines recently for their ill-judged comments on social networking sites but there’s a chance you could be at risk of doing the same.

Social networks are great for keeping in touch with friends and colleagues, and for sharing photos and videos. However, the informal nature of these sites can also make it more likely to say something we shouldn’t either professionally or legally.

Free online games for youngsters could be a target for hackers

knowthenet.org.uk — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:59:58 +0000

Websites offering free games and puzzles aimed at children could increasingly be targeted by hackers trying to gain access to vulnerable computers according to research from an anti-virus company.