The newest social networking site is launched by Google and is called Buzz. You can try it out here.
Social networking provides the ability to interact in exciting new ways. Sharing pictures and interesting tidbits of information with people you may not have been in contact with consistently is an advantage with our new technology tools. However, it is necessary to remember that installing programs like games and gifts from social media sites will leave your computer vulnerable to malware attacks. Just because " there is an app for that," doesn't make it good for you or something that will be healthy residing on your computer. Always remember that what you post publicly on the internet is available for everyone to see and show discretion accordingly.
Be very careful that you do not fall prey to scams. Just because an application came from Facebook doesn't make it safe. Scams can arrive via email that want to trick you into installing programs using the Facebook name to lend credibility. Always remain suspicious of anyone asking for your passwords or of suggesting that they can offer something that sounds too good to be true. Read more here and here for some examples.
Jacqui Cheng does it again by writing a great article with step by step instructions and pictures from the very latest changes to the privacy features (click here to read it on Ars Technica) on how to play it safe with FaceBook.
