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LinkedIn tip: How to use the new job application feature

By Kristin Burnham | 27 July, 2011 03:59

If you have empty fields in your LinkedIn profile, you might want to take some time to complete them. Professional networking site LinkedIn is rolling out a plug-in that lets jobseekers use their LinkedIn profile information to apply for positions right from an employer's Website with the click of a button.

Google+ iPhone app: 5 things you need to know

By Kristin Burnham | 21 July, 2011 07:05

Almost a month after Google announced its new social network, the Google+ iPhone app is finally available in the iTunes App Store.

5 Google+ tips for Advanced Users

By Kristin Burnham | 15 July, 2011 04:41

In just two weeks, Google's new social network, Google+, has amassed millions of early adopters. Whether you joined the site when it first launched or just received an invitation, there's a lot to learn, from setting up your account to adjusting your privacy settings.

10 Google+ Tips for Beginners

By Kristin Burnham | 09 July, 2011 07:50

You just got your hands on a Google+ invite -- but what next? Check out these 10 tips to get you started on Google's new social network.

Google+ privacy

By Kristin Burnham | 07 July, 2011 03:30

While Google's new social network, Google+, is barely a week old, it's already received a lot of attention from tech pundits and the social media community. And as with any new online service, understanding how to control your information is essential.

Men versus women

By Kristin Burnham | 23 June, 2011 00:06

Which gender reigns supreme in the world of online professional networking? According to new data from LinkedIn, it's the men - both in the United States and across the globe.

Google mobile tips: 2 new ways to search faster

By Kristin Burnham | 16 June, 2011 07:33

Google has been busy beefing up its mobile offerings lately. In the last several weeks, it's announced a mobile payment system, Google Wallet; a new bus-tracking system that uses Google Maps; as well as a revamped Google Docs app for Android devices.

Facebook privacy: How to block facial recognition

By Kristin Burnham | 09 June, 2011 03:02

You know those really unflattering photos on Facebook that you untagged at lightning speed? Now might be a good time to delete them ... or at least check up on one new privacy setting.

Facebook's CIO shares IT innovation successes and failures

By Kristin Burnham | 03 June, 2011 01:18

Roam the open, warehouse-style headquarters of Facebook in Palo Alto, Calif., and you'll see posters on nearly every wall encouraging innovation. One in particular reads, "Move fast and break things" -- a principle that Facebook CIO Tim Campos says is core to the success of his 65-person IT team.

LinkedIn tip: iPhone app introduces new gesture features

By Kristin Burnham | 25 May, 2011 04:42

Back in March, LinkedIn rolled out "LinkedIn Today," a beta social news service that aggregates the top headlines and stories related to your industry, based on what your connections share.

Facebook combats spam, clickjacking with four new features

By Kristin Burnham | 14 May, 2011 04:02

One day after Symantec uncovered an alleged privacy breach, Facebook released four new features to its security suite, unrelated to the discovery.

5 Google Apps features guaranteed to boost productivity

By Kristin Burnham | 07 May, 2011 08:07

You're probably familiar with the basics of Google Apps--Gmail, Docs, Calendar and Spreadsheets.

LinkedIn's top names for CEOs, engineers and more

By Kristin Burnham | 28 April, 2011 04:46

If you're a Peter, Bob, Deborah or Sally, there's a good chance you may have climbed the ranks to earn the top position at your company as CEO. If you're a Rajesh, Ravi, Kiran or Jun, you might work as an engineer. And if you're an Emma, Katie, Claire or Jennifer, you could be a human resources employee. That, according to new data released by professional networking site LinkedIn.

Facebook Groups gets update; "Like Button 2.0" and more

By Kristin Burnham | 27 April, 2011 01:51

Facebook's "Groups" feature was first announced in October 2010, to reduce the need for Facebook users to share everything with everyone, when they really only want to share something with select "Friends," according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

How to get more Twitter followers: 5 do's and don'ts

By Kristin Burnham | 23 April, 2011 04:33

Twitter has evolved into one of the most popular, go-to tools when it comes to reaching broad audiences, whether you're promoting content, branding yourself as an expert in a field or networking with individuals who share similar interests.

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