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  10 ways to get more out of LinkedIn

• Facebook IPO madness: Own a piece of the giant social network

  By Ed Oswald | 19 May, 2012 03:35

  Facebook's initial public offering, or IPO, hits Wall Street Friday, and is one of the most highly anticipated tech stock offerings of the past decade. Everyone, it seems, wants to be in on the action. And it's possible to do so--after the big boys get their hands on it first.

• Technology has finally caught up to video convergence: Kondoot

  By Patrick Budmar | 04 May, 2012 12:59

  Recording and streaming of video on desktops is commonplace nowadays, but doing the same from smartphones can sometimes seem like a pipedream.

• Opinion: The Facebook phone - Busting the myth

  By Ian Paul | 26 April, 2012 04:06

  The Facebook Phone could be the next tech product to follow the recently launched Google Drive from the land of myth into reality, according to an online report. Taiwan-based phone maker HTC is reportedly working with Facebook to produce an Android-based device that will "enable and integrate all functions available on the social networking site." The purported new phone could be available as early as midsummer, according to DigiTimes.

• The best free software, mobile apps, and Web services, 2012 Edition

  By Megan Geuss | 24 April, 2012 22:51

  The Internet is like a fancy Hollywood party with lots of swag: You can get tons of stuff for free, but not all of it is good. Still, some of the Web services, apps, and downloads out there are great, and don't require you to pay a cent. Our 17th annual roundup of free stuff includes dozens of no-cost services, apps, and programs that are worth your time. To help you find the most valuable freebies, we've categorized them based on which types of people they'll help most. Enjoy the free life!

• The best free stuff of 2012 (alphabetical list)

  By Megan Geuss | 24 April, 2012 23:24

  For more information about all of the items in our 2012 Best Free Stuff list, read our package of articles.

• Pintrest’s popularity has made it a target of scams: Bitdefender

  By Patrick Budmar | 20 April, 2012 16:45

  It looks like honeymoon period for Pintrest is over, as the popular content sharing service has now become the target of scams, according to Bitdefender.

• 5 ways to put LinkedIn to work for your business

  By Michael Ansaldo | 16 April, 2012 04:51

  As one of the Web's "big three" social networks, along with Facebook and Twitter, LinkedIn has grabbed its slice of the limelight as the space where professionals strategize their next career move. But that's an unnecessarily limiting way to view this powerhouse network.

• Google+ gets a complete overhaul

  By Daniel Ionescu | 12 April, 2012 04:02

  Thought Google+ was getting stale? Think again. Google announced a complete redesign for its social network, which now boasts more than 170 million users. The new interface improves on the photo and video experiences and there's also a new hangouts page among other changes. The new Google+ look has not rolled out to everyone just yet, but it should be in the next few days.

• Opinion: Should Facebook make a smartphone?

  By Tony Bradley | 28 May, 2012 18:58

  Rumors have resurfaced that Facebook is working on a project to develop its own smartphone. There are clues and leaks suggesting that Facebook is exploring its mobile options with a possible device launch in 2013.

• 10 ways Facebook will rule our lives

  By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal | 21 May, 2012 21:54

  After all the attention, clamor, and expectations Facebook is now a publicly traded company worth $104 billion. With shares trading at a hundred times earnings, Facebook is under a lot of pressure to increase the profit that it brings in. In other words, now the fun begins.

• Twitter tools: 11 Free apps and services you need now

  By Liane Cassavoy | 02 May, 2012 23:21

  Twitter is all about keeping things brief. It is, after all, a microblogging service, one that limits you to 140 characters per post. But while Twitter promotes a less-is-more approach, the same can't be said of the market for Twitter apps and services.

• Guide: How to use Twitter for customer support

  By David Daw | 17 November, 2011 05:25

  You can use Twitter for more than just gaining a huge mass of followers. It's also a great way to engage with customers--even dissatisfied ones--and turn them into happy advocates of your brand in less time than traditional customer service often takes. All it takes is being active on Twitter and following a few simple steps.

• Guide: How to put your company on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter

  By David Daw | 19 October, 2011 01:06

  It’s telling that when the Google+ social network launched in June, businesses clamored to get on the service as quickly as possible. For most businesses, being active on social media is now a requirement. Although Google+ is still dragging its feet on creating pages for businesses, getting your company page started on Facebook, Linked In, and Twitter takes just minutes.

• How to prepare your business for Google+

  By Angela West | 24 September, 2011 23:59

  Google+ just opened its doors to the world by enabling open signups and moving to the beta, testing phase. The nascent social network is still thin on features and ways for businesses to properly use it, but its minimalist approach has gained Google+ millions of users in a very short period.

• GUIDE: How to make a Facebook page for your small business

  By Kim Woodbridge | 21 September, 2011 00:33

  If you own a small business, having a Facebook page lets you reach individuals among the 500 million or so users worldwide who are most likely to be interested in your company. Your interaction on the social network gives customers the sense that they know you and your business, which can increase loyalty and make them more likely to recommend your services.

• THE BIG QUESTION: Will Facebook deliver a knockout punch to Google+?

  By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal | 21 September, 2011 01:36

  Can Facebook rest on its 750 million user-base laurels? We'll find out this week at the social network's F8 Developer Conference, which takes place in San Francisco on September 22. Buzz on what's expected ranges from new Read, Listened, Watched, And Want Facebook Buttons to a first-ever Facebook iPad app.