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Phishing Scams Continue to Plague Social Media Sites

Posted October 13, 2009 - 06:00 by Adam Baker

Technology, Consumer Affairs

Social Media

Social Media networks like Facebook and Twitter are going through unprecedented growth. Unfortunately, this growth makes them a target for spammers and scammers. We break down a couple recent phishing scams that have plagued these networks. Find out how you can protect yourself from these scams and what steps to take if you feel you're account has been compromised.

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Quick Hack: How To Age a Digital Photograph in Seconds

Posted August 18, 2009 - 11:00 by Paul Michael

Technology

Ye Olde Pig

Aging a photograph used to be quite a skill. In fact, only the best retouchers could pull it off convincingly. Computers made the process easier; and programs like Adobe Photoshop have "actions" that can make it happen ever quicker and easier. But now, all you need is your digital photo and one Japanese website that can do the conversion in seconds.

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Your SSN Can Now Be Accurately Guessed Using Date and Place of Birth

Posted July 8, 2009 - 08:29 by Paul Michael

Technology, General Tips, Consumer Affairs

SSN

It seems that nothing is safe any more. And now your Social Security Number, the lynchpin to you credit score, taxes, government benefits and more, is under attack. It can be guessed, with a staggering degree of accuracy, using simple information you probably have on sites like Facebook and MySpace.

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Beware, The Nasty Secret Of The Craigslist Free Section

Posted April 13, 2009 - 13:50 by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Technology, Shopping, Budgeting, Consumer Affairs

Craigslist

If you love Craigslist, and use the free section to either post products or get great deals, you really need to read this. Because there’s a dirty secret to Craigslist that most people don’t know about it, and the free section gets hit with it most.

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6 Solid Online Resources to Help You Find a Job

Posted April 4, 2009 - 08:10 by Linsey Knerl

Career Building

When job searching, those who have access to the best tools can keep their advantage in a tough market. Here are my favorite 6 online resources designed to help you find a job.

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How a Teenager Started A Multi-Million Dollar Online Business with a Parrot. UPDATED

Posted March 21, 2009 - 20:52 by Paul Michael

Life Hacks

parrot cash

Sit down and grab a cup of your favorite beverage. I’m about to tell you the remarkable story of a young man who has built a successful online business; one that makes in excess of $400,000 per year. And most amazing of all is not that this young entrepreneur’s site is all about parrots. It’s that he doesn’t even own a parrot.

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Search Online for a Fix before You Toss that Broken Gadget

Posted March 27, 2008 - 16:14 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, DIY, Art and Leisure, Consumer Affairs, Technology, General Tips

My husband and I often search online for fixes to our electronics problems because if a gadget is out of warranty it often costs quite a bit to get it fixed. When we find a solution that is not hard to implement we figure we might as well try it, and we have been able to fix many things including computers and handhelds. Read on for some tips on finding solutions online to your gadget problems.

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Tips for Finding Legitimate Work at Home Opportunities

Posted March 20, 2008 - 23:42 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Career and Income, Productivity, General Tips, Making Extra Cash, Career Building

When you search for work at home opportunities on the internet, oftentimes you will find sites pitching programs that could make you thousands of dollars a week.  Usually these programs are scams designed to take your money.  So how do you go about finding legitimate work at home jobs that pay you for your time?   Read on for some ideas and resources.

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5 great choices for free online data storage.

Posted March 19, 2008 - 14:14 by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Consumer Affairs, Technology

file storage

I have one of those USB jump drives. It holds about 256Mb (hey, I bought it years ago, but I do have another 2GB drive on order). Sometimes I forget my jump drive, and my files are just too big to email. I hate burning CDs and DVDs if I don’t have to, it’s a waste, so I wanted to know if there were free storage options online for me. I found a whole bunch.

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An Open Invitation to PineCone Research

Posted February 6, 2008 - 13:48 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Making Extra Cash, Freebies

PineCone Research is one of the oldest and most respected online survey companies on the web. They pay very promptly for each survey you complete. I usually get my check within days of completing the survey, and sometimes there are great product samples shipped to my door. The problem is that it is hard to find a link to join them, and it really took me two years to find a link to join. Today I received an email from PineCone research inviting qualified households to join! Read on for more information!

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