Twitter Let’s start with a do… I do use Twitter. I use Twitter as a newspaper. It’s not meant to connect with me with friends or family (although I do follow friends), it is my daily read. I don’t have to pop down the road to the newsagents, I simply open Twitter and read the…
Who uses social media? #socialmedia #twitter #facebook #parents #security
Head over to ofcom for a series of useful stats on social media usage and just general internet use. There is a whole section on online security which is a useful read. There is also a Parents guide on buying a mobile phone or tablet for your child. This report (downloadable PDF) is on Adults’…
Social Media, Photos and Copyright
The Daily Telegraph (not my usual read!), published an article that drew my attention. It was actually written in January 2013 but I cannot find any reason to doubt things have changed. It was titled, “Facebook terms and conditions: why you don’t own your online life“. I have been concerned about the amount of information…
Raspberry Pi Twitter Candy Bot #piday #raspberrypi @Raspberry_Pi
This is a great tutorial from Instructables Raspberry Pi Twitter Candy Bot. The idea is that if anybody tweets a hashtag of your choice you get candy! Materials needed Raspberry Pi (If this is your first time you may also need monitor, keyboard, and mouse) Servo WiFi Adapter or Ethernet cable Wires with female plugs…
Social Networks are a waste of time
Well they are. They can suck and suck and your time disappears down a vortex never to return! I avoid Facebook as much as I can. I like Twitter. It basically displays content I want to read. LinkedIn I visit once or twice a week. After that I never really bother with any of them….