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Tag: Technology

  • Social Media Observations

    Social media observations after 2+ years off of Facebook… Facebook: Same place it was when I left. An overall negative vibe and an INTENSE echo chamber due to the ability to share/re-share repeatedly. However, it’s where most people are at and you get more interaction/conversation on here which is great for sports, events, etc. The…

  • Bye Facebook

    My usage of Facebook has dwindled to laughing at a few memes and dodging incessant political commentary. Logging off. My contact info should still be available if you really need to contact me. Or, hey, just stop on by like real people used to do back in ancient times. I’ll be sure to do the…

  • Be Careful with 2-Factor Authentication

    My phone is out of commission. I had my account security settings so tight on a few of my online accounts that even I can’t get into my own accounts for awhile. Take that hackers! Note to self: be careful with that 2-factor authentication. PS: I have a temp phone if you really need to…

  • Google Project Fi

    Google Project Fi

    “I got two phones”…One is new, one is the old. I’m “really really” excited to start using Google’s Project Fi cell service. And, if you can’t tell, Kevin Gates has two of my current favorite songs. His album is $2 on Google Play this week.

  • Sprint, T-Mobile, and Project Fi

    I’m looking for any Facebook friends of mine who use Sprint or T-Mobile cell service. I’d be especially interest in those who use it in Central Illinois (specifically Champaign and Vermilion counties). Have you had good luck with their cellular coverage/reliability? I’m debating moving to Google’s Project Fi and it uses both those cell networks…

  • Facebook Media Partnerships

    Your Facebook feed may start to look a little different. The technology and journalistic issues in play with “instant articles” are fascinating. I always try to find the actual sources of news I want to read. I may find their articles on FB, Twitter, etc, but usually end up reading them on the source site.…

  • Twitter Read Later

    Twitter needs a “read later” button. I can save to pocket via the web, and “favorite” isn’t what I want to do with most tweets. I end up RTing stuff to read later so I don’t forget. Share via email isn’t handy either. Guess this is where RSS excelled delivering news. I already use Pocket for…

  • Group Chat/Text

    I feel your pain Jay-Z. I feel like this in nearly every group chat/text. Post by Men’s Humor.

  • The Power of the Like Button

    Fascinating read from Wired on what happens if you like everything you see on Facebook.