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So much attention has been focused on the issue of online data privacy calling out companies such as Google, Facebook, and Twitter. My take on this issue is mixed noting that collecting data that allows targeted advertising is the reason … Continue reading →

Free Flickr is no longer available for photo backup or for large photo archives (accumulating photos over an extended period of time). I am not certain Flickr/SmugMug would accept this second position, but it is factually accurate. Simply put as … Continue reading →

ComputerWorld carried a post identifying new features that “will” be available in the new Chrome OS. The post seemed to indicate that these new features would be coming soon, but I could not help checking to see if they were … Continue reading →

A recent NYTimes article addressed what has long been called the digital divide and offered what to many might be a surprise. The article made reference to research suggesting that greater wealth does not equate to children using online technology … Continue reading →

Frontline, a PBS news program, recently offered a two program, two hour documentary entitled “The Facebook Dilemma” [segment1, segment2]. I recommend the documentary to all who use Facebook and to all who use free online services. The program offers a … Continue reading →