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Facebook is adding a number of UI updates to its site that are aimed at making privacy management more obvious and usable. The social network announced the updates on Wednesday morning, adding that it's also planning...6 Top Twitter Clients for Desktop, Smartphone and Tablet
A list of Twitter clients that make it easier to connect. Used by millions around the world for building business and personal connections, Twitter is here to stay. As many users know, however,...How to Add Speedometer, Compass, & Elevation to iPhone’s Maps
Dashboard for Maps iPhone jailbreak tweak allows users to add a speedometer, digital compass, and altimeter to the iPhone’s Maps app. Dashboard for Maps is very useful tweak for jailbroken iPhones (easy-to-follow guide here) that allows...Security Researchers: How to Critique a Tech Story Without Being Arrogant and Exclusionary
Nadim Kobeissi, creator of Crypto.cat, speaking at the 2012 HOPE conference, held at New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania every two years. Credit: Quinn Norton/Wired Two Fridays ago, Wired published a 2,000 word feature story...Exclusive Usenet Offers: $7.95/month
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