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Facebook Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now
As we discussed above, Meta’s data collection doesn’t stop when you leave the platform. If you’ve ever gone to a website that uses Facebook services—Like and Share buttons, Facebook Login, or the company’s invisible analytics tools—you’ve provided info on the stories you’ve read, the videos you’ve watched, and the products you’ve looked at. “If those buttons are on the page,…
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How to delete your Facebook account
The following instructions are for the web version of Facebook, but you can follow pretty much the same sequence on the mobile app. The Accounts Center is where you can both download your info and delete your account.Screenshot: Meta You can download various types of Facebook data, or all of it. The latter will take longer.Screenshot: Meta You’ll be notified…
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I Wish Facebook Was as Good at Suggesting Content as It Is at Suggesting Ads
Got an ad on Facebook for a gadget you were talking about with a friend? That’s Facebook for you. But when it comes to suggesting organic content, it’s often a hit or miss. With some experimenting, though, you could quickly fill the gaps between the two algorithms. Facebook Ads Are Surprisingly Accurate Let’s admit it. Facebook’s ads are frighteningly on…
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Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp hit by massive worldwide outage
Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp suffered a massive worldwide Wednesday afternoon, with services impacted in varying degrees based on user’s region. According to DownDetector, the outage occurred at approximately 12:40 PM ET, with many users unable to access the services through the websites and apps or send messages through WhatsApp. When users attempted to access Facebook, they were greeted with errors stating,…
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What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: The Facebook Serial Killer
This week, I’m looking at two fictional characters shaped by the collective unconscious of the internet. The first is “Robert Thibodeau,” a serial killer terrorizing Facebook so hard that people have to share his image. The second is Elon Man, the heroic, fictional version of Elon Musk whose daring deeds are recounted nightly around the digital campfire of the social…
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Facebook not working with a VPN? Troubleshooting guide
Several factors could lead to Facebook not working with a VPN, including a VPN leak, a blocked protocol, outdated software, or simply using a low-quality VPN that can’t bypass restrictions effectively. Whatever the reason, it can be extremely frustrating. In this article, we detail all the issues that can affect VPN users trying to access Facebook, and we provide easy…
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EU Fines Meta Nearly €800 Million over Facebook Marketplace
It’s been a tough week over at Meta HQ, as the European Commission has slapped the tech giant with another fine for tying Facebook Marketplace, its classified-ad service, to Facebook and using non-public advertising data. Authorities are demanding €797.72 million for Meta, which is essentially giving Marketplace an unfair advantage over competing digital storefronts. Marketplace was set up in 2016…
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Can you bypass local Facebook newsfeed restrictions with a VPN?
Canada has implemented a law that compels tech giants like Facebook to pay news organizations when sending free traffic their way. This law aims to support struggling news organizations, but the company responded by blocking news links for Canadian users instead. The question is: can you bypass local Facebook newsfeed restrictions with a VPN? A VPN lets you obtain an…
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They Hate Me on Facebook Marketplace, But I Never Get Scammed
Key Takeaways Use Facebook Marketplace to reach more buyers and pay for ads for faster sales. Insist on in-person sales only to avoid scams related to shipping. Demand cash payments to prevent potential scams with electronic payment systems. I constantly have old gear and knicknacks to get rid of, and Facebook Marketplace is ideal to get some cash back fast.…
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Will I get banned from Facebook for using a VPN?
Are you wondering if you’ll get banned from Facebook for using a VPN? While a VPN can mask your IP address and keep your online activities secure, knowing how this might impact your Facebook experience is crucial. Certain user behaviors, like connecting from a different location, can trigger warnings or temporary bans. Although using a VPN isn’t against Facebook’s terms…
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