September 8th, 2009
Warning: Facebook Fan Check Virus
Social networking hotspots like Twitter and Facebook lately have been used by hackers as a launchpad to spread malware.
Just few days ago, this particular app, Fan Check has been a hot app among my friends. Today Mashable published an article about this app warning users to beware of this app because something fishy is going on. Reports say (no proof yet) this app is actually a virus that will lead users to malware and spyware sites. To be safe, avoid adding this app at all costs.
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July 26th, 2009
Easily Download/Convert Embedded Facebook Videos
There are couple of ways to do this, but this one in my opinion is the easiest and most direct method. But… there is a catch, you need to use Firefox.
So basically, these are what you need:
- Firefox 3 or later. Get the latest 3.5.1 here but please see Note below.
- Greasemonkey script manager. A Firefox add-on script manager.
- Facebook Video script. This is the script that do all the magic!
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November 22nd, 2008
GamersBook: FaceBook for Gamers?
Today I came across this website that sounds rather familiar: GamersBook. Ah, is this a new FaceBook wannabe? I bet so (look at the domain).
[GamersBook – The FaceBook wannabe]
GamersBook basically a social networking site for gamers and it is very “FaceBook” style but is much more simpler (which is good) that FaceBook of course. You can share pictures, videos and game stats.
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September 21st, 2008
Get Your Free $100 Facebook PPC Coupon Code
Need some advertising? Facebook might be a good channel to explore!
In partnership with Visa, they are lashing out $100 for anyone interested. Well, most of us are, right? C’mon… freebie man!
Grab Yours Now!
OK, here is how… I’m going through the process briefly but I bet most of you with get it straight up.
First up follow this link:
http://apps.new.facebook.com/visabusiness/business
Add this app (The Visa Business Network) and join the network, you are almost there. Now fill up your particulars in the form provided and you are good to go!
Then very next thing is check your email. You should get an email that looks like…
Dear Matthew:
Thank you for joining the Visa Business Network! To help you grow your business, we’re giving you a $100 coupon good towards Facebook advertising credit. Your coupon must be redeemed and used by 12/8/2008.
Your coupon code is: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
There you go, $100 free ad credits! So, happy advertising and marketing!
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June 13th, 2008
Facebook Claims #1 Spot
TechCrunch released a article claiming Facebook was no longer number two in the battle for social network dominance. This comes as no surprise as Facebook has seen a rapid growth over the past year.
The now largest social network bypassed Myspace by unique visitors world wide. However Myspace still holds a lead in the US market.
Via: Techcrunch
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March 10th, 2008
Wired: “Zuckerberg Keynote Descends Into Chaos”
Mark Zuckerberg sat down tonight to what was expected to be a calm civilized interview by Sarah Lacy. But what he got was an intense audience that some describe as a “train wreck”.
Zuckerberg, the founder of the popular social networking site, Facebook, had all eyes on him in the soon to be awkward conversation. Lacy started off with her recognizable friendly day to day conversation with Zuckerberg, but soon found her way into a failed attempt at chipping away his wall of public defense. Still failing to stray away from the common question and answer sessions Lacy found her away into awkward situations with the audience growing tenser by the minute.
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