Author Archive for Sally Dinius

What’s the Buzz About Google’s New Social Network?

The Internet has been crackling the last few days with people talking about Buzz, Google’s new social networking site. A lot of the feedback has been less than kind, but has the negative “buzz” hurt Buzz? And do the complaints have merit?

For me, there was only one way to find out.

A Handful of Quirky Tech Predictions for 2010 and Beyond

For nerds like me, part of the fun of entering a new year is reading the tech predictions from those in the know. I’ve gathered a few of what I consider to be the most interesting predictions for the world of technology for 2010, and your inner nerd just might find them fascinating, as well.

Showing Haiti Some Love Through Social Networking

When a 7.0 earthquake struck on January 12 near Port au Prince, Haiti, rescue teams and aid organizations from around the world sprung almost immediately into action. Social media users around the globe also got their fingers busy in a race to spread the word—and even to say what they’ve seen first-hand.

Safeguarding Your Privacy in the Upside-Down World of Facebook

Besides losing track of time, it’s easy to get so caught up in Facebook that you may forget your very public conversations are just that: very public. After all, you’re only talking on your wall to two or three friends…surely no one else is even paying attention.