It’s 2019. You’ve heard of bots. There are chat bots, email bots, web scraping bots, and, social media bots. Have you created a bot yet? It’s surprisingly easy. Probably why they’re all over the place. Embrace our bot overlords by joining their rank. In this article, I’ll show you how you can leverage Python to interact […]
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Can Experian’s Dark Web Scan service really help you discover if your personal data has been stolen? And is it worth $ 10 a month when free alternatives offer a similar result? In this week’s Really Useful Podcast we look at the Dark Web Scan, Skype’s blurred background feature, how to tidy Twitter the Marie […]
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If you’re active on Twitter then you probably follow too many people. But do those people all bring you joy? Do their tweets make you happy? Do they really deserve your time and attention? If not, it’s time to use the KonMari method on your Twitter feed. Marie Kondo has made quite the name for […]
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Ever since Twitter launched way back in 2006, users have been asking for the ability to edit their tweets. And yet here we are, over a decade later, and nothing. We’re still stuck with the binary choice of leaving a tweet as it is, or deleting it in its entirety. If you’re starting to doubt […]
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Twitter is rolling out a new interface for Twitter.com. This promises to be a brand new experience for people who prefer to use Twitter.com rather than installing the app on their phone. And while it isn’t revolutionary, the new Twitter certainly looks pretty. The New Twitter Adds New Features The old Twitter interface is comprised […]
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Twitter has something of a reputation as a haven for trolls. The social media platform has also been heavily criticized over the years for the way it deals with these trolls, and other people who harass and hate on individuals. But things are improving. Since the start of 2017, Twitter has made a concerted effort […]
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