Lego Fans Get Their Own Social Network: ReBrick


Updated 01/20/12 1:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lego Social Network ReBrick

We've seen some pretty awesome usage of Legos that show that the bricks aren't just child's play. Now you can share your own impressive creations with a group of enthusiastic fans on the Lego-sponsored social network ReBrick. Though the site is run by the Lego company itself, it's not designed to sell new Lego sets. Instead, its purpose is to let the creativity of the community speak for itself. Read more

Best Social Network or Social App of 2011


Updated 12/18/11 11:38 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Best Social Networks and Apps of 2011

Our social networking addictions were certainly fed throughout 2011. The usual suspects like Facebook and Twitter stayed in our lives, but we made room for new sites that told our statuses through beautiful pictures or the shows we loved to watch. Which social network or app was in heavy rotation on your phone this year? Best Social Network or Social App of 2011 Facebook Read more

How-To: Keep Your Social Networks Private


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

How to Keep Your Social Networks Private

While most social networks offer enhanced privacy settings, which will allow you to keep your profiles private, there are a handful of things you can do to make your accounts less accessible and susceptible to searches made by your new guy's ex or an old friend you don't want to have to ignore online. Check out these tips on staying private online. Create an Alternate Email Address For Account Read more

4 Social Networks Beyond the Usual Suspects


Updated 09/18/11 11:16 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Alternative Social Networks Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr

Feeling victim to social network fatigue? Whether you follow 500 people or friend 70 people, it can sometimes seem like weeks have passed by without an interesting tweet, status, or mobile upload. Break out of the rut and sign up for these four social networks guaranteed to make Internet sharing fun again. Pinterest — Share your design aesthetic and all those gorgeous little things you come Read more

5 Signs of Social Network Addiction


Updated 09/08/11 5:25 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 9 comments

Internet and Social Network Addictions

Refreshing your Twitter feed for breaking news is one thing, but becoming a slave to your social networks is another. While some people use Facebook, Twitter, and other forms of social media to stay in touch with friends, others can't step away for five minutes without losing their minds. Are you one of them? Here, five signs you may be addicted to your social networks and what you can do about Read more

Facebook's New Privacy and Sharing Controls Explained


Updated 08/23/11 2:39 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facebook Privacy and Sharing Controls

Facebook just rolled out new privacy controls for the things you share. Similar to Google+, Facebook is allowing users to share posts and photos with certain groups or lists of people and making it a whole lot easier to manage your photos and content. Find out more about each of the changes (which should be rolled out over the next few days) in this slideshow guide. Read more

How to Remove Your Name and Photo From LinkedIn's Social Ads


Updated 08/12/11 8:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Remove Your Name and Photo From LinkedIn Social Ads

Remember when everyone got all up in arms about Facebook's social ads back in March? LinkedIn recently followed suit, making changes to its privacy policy to automatically include your name and photo in its social ads by default. Good news is, it's easy to opt-out. Follow these steps to removing your name and image from LinkedIn's new social ads feature. Read more

Should Governments Have the Ability to Block Usage of Social Networks?


Updated 08/13/11 7:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

London Riots Prompt Social Network Ban

The London riots have caused more than physical damage to the city — it has also started the discussion on whether or not governments should have the ability to block usage of social networks if they believe those tools are being used to spark violence and unrest. Reports state that a large part of the London riots have been organized via social networks (like Twitter and Facebook) as well as Read more

Are You Still Using Google+?


Updated 08/04/11 12:24 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

Google+ Hits 25 Million Visitors

We found lots of reasons to use Google+ in our everyday lives, and it seems that you have too — 25 million people have visited Google+ and are spending 50 percent more time there now than they did in early July. While Google+ hasn't exactly replaced Facebook for my friends and family, it is a cool way to share info, photos, and soon, a way for businesses to connect to their audience with the Read more

Geek Shot: Social Network Propaganda


Updated 08/03/11 10:09 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Social Network Propaganda Art

To those that have yet to find a reason to use Google+, it's now a great way to discover talented artists. Aaron Wood shared these propaganda-style images of Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ on his Google+ account and has received over 3,000 comments since posting the work four days ago. Each individual social network image is available for purchase through Aaron's Etsy store, though they keep Read more