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This Is What Happens When You Block Someone on Facebook

May 1, 2013 by Amy-Mae Elliott Leave a Comment

While Facebook offers a wonderful way to keep in touch with friends and family, as with any social network, there is potential for people you'd rather not be in touch with to contact you

If this happens to you on Facebook, you can easily "block" someone. We've taken a look at this process, how to do it and what it actually means once you've done it

SEE ALSO: Facebook Like a Ninja With These Keyboard Shortcuts

Take a look through our gallery for a step-by-step guide to what happens when you block someone on the social network. Let us know in the comments below any other privacy queries you have about Facebook — we could cover them in future articles Read more...

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How to See EVERYTHING in Your Facebook News Feed

April 2, 2013 by Amy-Mae Elliott Leave a Comment

Facebook introduced its overhauled News Feed in early March. If you're one of the few who can access the new design, you may wonder how the changes affect what surfaces on the homepage

While Facebook's algorithms determine by default what appears in your stream, a few additional, new options give you much greater control over what appears in your News Feed. For example, you can choose to view only photo-related posts, music-themed updates, or posts from pages and people you follow via Subscribe (as opposed to simply users you're friends with).

SEE ALSO: Facebook Like a Ninja With These Keyboard Shortcuts

Facebook Like a Ninja With These Keyboard Shortcuts

March 20, 2013 by Amy-Mae Elliott Leave a Comment

Did you know Facebook offers an entire range of keyboard shortcuts, designed for keyboard-only users?

You can easily navigate the social network like a ninja once you've learned a few simple commands

SEE ALSO: How to Send a Voice Message via Facebook | 25 Clever Twitter Keyboard Shortcuts | 10 Tips and Tricks for Powerful Twitter Search

Take a look through our quick and easy guide to get you started. Please share in the comments below any other time-saving Facebook shortcuts you know

Pick Your Browser

The shortcuts are browser-specific, so you'll need to memorize the relevant key sequence for the browser you use from the list below.

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RebelMouse: How to Create Your Personalized Social Front Page

March 10, 2013 by Amy-Mae Elliott Leave a Comment

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Have you heard about RebelMouse, the social media aggregator — or "social front page" — created by former Huffington Post CTO Paul Berry?

Based on the idea that people's personal websites are often neglected, RebelMouse takes your social presence across the major networks and organizes it into what it calls a "beautiful, dynamic and social site."

SEE ALSO: 20 Things Your Most Annoying Friends Do on Facebook

We've taken a look at RebelMouse and have put together a brief introduction to the service. Click through the slideshow above for our first look. Let us know in the comments below if you're using RebelMouse and what you think of it

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How to Send a Voice Message via Facebook

February 21, 2013 by Amy-Mae Elliott Leave a Comment

Our favorite thing about Facebook is that it keeps us connected to our faraway friends and family. If you want to send someone a special message via the service, did you know you can record a voice version?

Thanks to the Messenger apps for iOS and Android, it's possible to sing someone "Happy Birthday," record a good luck missive or even say — rather than just type — "I love you."

SEE ALSO: How to See When Someone Unfriends You on Facebook

Take a look through our simple walkthrough in the slideshow above. Will you use this feature? Have your say in the comments below

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How to Create Facebook Events Without Annoying Your Friends

January 31, 2013 by Chelsea Stark Leave a Comment

It's always nice to be included. That is, unless it's a Facebook Event for a 20-piece recorder recital playing Nickleback's greatest hits.

Since Facebook added the ability to plan events and invite your friends a few years ago, it's become one of the post popular online ways to organize get-togethers. It's also a feature that pisses people off.

SEE ALSO: 20 Things Your Most Annoying Friends Do on Facebook

Are you part of the problem? Look at our tips above to learn how to be a more conscientious Facebook host

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How to Halt a Facebook Hoax

January 29, 2013 by Fran Berkman Leave a Comment

The Internet can be a cruel and unforgiving place. Think about it, there are trolls, phishers and con artists lurking around almost ever corner. Scams and hoaxes everywhere.

On occasion, social media propels one of these scams to viral fameFacebook, as the grandaddy of social media, is a particularly fertile breeding ground for misinformation. According to Facebook users, we're going to have to pay for Facebook; Facebook is shutting down; we need to post a ridiculous legalese privacy notice on our timelines to protect our data; and Morgan Freeman is dead

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Facebook Groups

January 28, 2013 by Matt Petronzio Leave a Comment

Once upon a time, Facebook users joined groups to self-identify; groups lived in your About section, next to your favorite books, movies and quotes. (Anyone remember "Grab Your Balls... We're Playin' Tennis?")

But no more. Now, Pages have replaced traditional groups. And today's groups revolve more around communication, sharing and interaction.

SEE ALSO: 18 Facebook Fossils We'll Remember Forever

Groups help gather with friends around common interests; within groups, you can share updates, photos, documents and more under specific settings of your choosing.

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Facebook Groups

January 28, 2013 by Matt Petronzio Leave a Comment

But no more. Now, Pages have replaced traditional groups. And today's groups revolve more around communication, sharing and interaction.

SEE ALSO: 18 Facebook Fossils We'll Remember Forever

Groups help gather with friends around common interests; within groups, you can share updates, photos, documents and more under specific settings of your choosing.

10 Awesome Pranks to Play On Your Facebook Friends

January 26, 2013 by Amy-Mae Elliott Leave a Comment

Whether you're after sweet revenge, a fresh online battle or just a little harmless mischief, Facebook is a fertile ground for pranking.

We have gathered 10 devious tricks you can play on your Facebook friends, from freaking them out with photos to fooling them with alternate realities.

SEE ALSO: 10 Skype Chat Tricks for Power Users

Take a look through our suggestions in the gallery above. Please remember, only play such pranks on sturdy souls you're sure can take it — and never use your powers for evil.