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Friday, August 13, 2010

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Posting anonymously on Facebook is NOT anonymous

This is probably worth noting, for anyone who still uses Facebook, and thinks posting “anonymously” in a group, is actually anonymous. This is especially true for small friend or family groups, and could cause major embarrassment. Facebook introduced the anonymous posting feature in 2017, allowing users to share content within groups while keeping their identities under wraps. This feature is available on all platforms that Facebook is available on and syncs across all your devices. Whether you use an iPhone, Android, or one of the top Chromebooks, you can share your thoughts anonymously in Facebook groups. You must be a member of a group that activated anonymous posting to use this feature. While your posts remain anonymous within the group, the admins, moderators, and Facebook have access to your name and profile picture. This measure is in place to maintain group safety and uphold Facebook community standards. So, if you have a friend or family member managing your grou

Fujifilm X100 VI vs iPhone 15 Pro Max camera shootout: the most hyped against the most mainstream

LOL the “most mainstream phone camera” in my country is certainly not an iPhone, but OK, you can substitute with any other flagship brand phone. In case you were wondering about the Fujifilm camera, it is a retro-style digital camera with a 40MP sensor and fixed-lens that shoots around the equivalent of a 35 mm lens. Why this one specifically over maybe a Canon or Nikon DSLR? Well, it was apparently made famous on TikTok at some point a year ago, and is now permanently sold out. The camera is a lot more compact than any DSLR, but a downside then also is it not being able to take additional lenses. Like it or not, we just have to accept that in 2024 a really good camera phone mostly will outrank any camera when it comes to auto mode, compactness, size, and versatility. A DSLR will certainly outperform any smartphone when it comes to the extremes of low light, massive zoom levels, and resolution, but the extra dedicated cost, weight, bulk, and lack of quick versatility make it i

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