Tech Etiquette: The Art Of Making Virtual Friends
Meeting people and becoming friends isn't like it used to be. While there are still chance meet ups and introductions by friends, more people are meeting online first.
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Meeting people and becoming friends isn't like it used to be. While there are still chance meet ups and introductions by friends, more people are meeting online first.
The way things have been going lately, if it wasn't for "bad" luck.......the Grand Ole Party wouldn't have "any" luck at all. But let me say right up front......"GOP....calm down....it's early...relax.
How did you find out about Osama Bin Laden's death? Many of us read the headlines on Facebook and Twitter, before tuning into the President's speech.
Is it acceptable to tweet what you're ordering? What about taking that phone call or responding to an email?
Major websites including Foursquare and Reddit crashed or suffered slowdowns Thursday after technical problems rattled Amazon.com's widely used Web servers, frustrating millions of people who couldn't access their favorite sites.
It looks like a television studio. There are lights, cameras, a desk for the anchor. But rather than watching this show on television, viewers tune in on their computers.
Ipswich High School officials and police are trying to find out who sent out a weekend e-mail targeting some female students.
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that former Harvard University schoolmates of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg can't undo their settlement over creation of the social networking site.
Jumping into the world of social media can be daunting for some businesses, so Amber Naslund says the first thing businesses shoudl do is listen.
Grab the remote and a laptop or smartphone. That's how many more Americans are now watching TV.
Fraud is the main reason Massachusetts native Dave Gordon created Tru.ly. "Tru.ly is the first online verification system," he explained. The site verifies that you are who you say you are.
Darn it!!! Just when I was about to launch my mself into the world of Facebook....a story topping the news outlets this morning saying "doctors warn about Facebook depression."
A Union general in the Civil War who lived in Framingham and was eventually buried in this Boston suburb is the focus of a newly launched Facebook page to provide updates about events leading to the war.
Experts say parents should decide when their child is ready to have a social networking presence and the level of involvement they'll have in their kid's social life, whether it's sharing a password, or 'friending' mom and dad.
Nine-year-old Christopher Duffley is blind and autistic and has his gift for singing has put him in front of large crowds to sing the national anthem.
A golden retriever sentenced to death in the town of Freetown has been given a reprieve and a second chance.
With social media sites like Twitter and Facebook such a part of every day life, moms know they are going to need to be camera ready as soon as the baby is born.
Please, please do not believe everything you read online and do not trust random websites!
There's a road in Brockton that's such a potholed mess, it has it's own Facebook page.
Automakers are using new technology to make it easier for people to stay connected behind the wheel, without breaking the law.
Larry Summers says a scene from "The Social Network" in which he's shown brushing off two brothers who claim their idea for Facebook was stolen was pretty accurate.
Some mothers who are having a tough time keeping up with supply have turned to a Facebook group called "Eats on Feets" to supplement their breast milk.
Time is running out for people trying to save a local dog from being put to death. This time, it's a golden retriever named "Skippy."
When you go on Facebook, does it sound like all of your friends are leading fabulous lives and yours is just kind of ordinary?
Here's another quote I wish I had said......"Where are we going....and why are we in this hand-basket?" That could apply to so many happenings in the world today and it almost seems you've got to stand in line to get through to the numbers of people who do and say stupid things and wonder why we're in the hand-basket.
Massachusetts drivers felt what travel experts predicted, that the Tuesday afternoon before Thanksgiving would be one of the worst times to travel by car.
Jake DeBrusk scored a power-play goal in his return to Boston as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Marblehead and Beverly students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, November 27.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
China, Mexico, and Canada are the three largest importers into the United States.
One of the strongest storms we've seen in quite a while will bring rain and snow on Thanksgiving.
Marblehead students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, November 27.
A hearing in the Karen Read case was held Tuesday inside a Massachusetts courtroom as prosecutors seek new evidence.
Massachusetts drivers felt what travel experts predicted, that the Tuesday afternoon before Thanksgiving would be one of the worst times to travel by car.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Jake DeBrusk scored a power-play goal in his return to Boston as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers spoke to reporters on Tuesday and returned to the practice field for the first time following his October arrest.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be making a push to sign Juan Soto, and they've reportedly made their official offer.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
It didn't take Kristaps Porzingis long to remind his Boston Celtics teammates what they've been missing.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.