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Jam Kotenko

Jam Kotenko

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When she's not busy watching movies and TV shows or traveling to new places, Jam is probably on Facebook. Or Twitter. Or Instagram. Her other interests include board games, good food, and Jason Mraz. You can get to know her more through Twitter (@MrazGal), Instagram (@thatgaljam), or jamkotenko.com, which she's trying to update more.

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Would you give up Instagram for $100k? Mobli wants to make you an offer you can’t refuse

You'd do a lot of things for $100,000 - include give up Instagram and post your last shot. If so, you need check out Mobli's MyLastInstagram contest.
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An inbox divided: What we love and hate about Gmail’s new tabbed design

Gmail has a new feature that will classify your emails into five different categories for easier viewing. Here are some perks and drawbacks.
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The complete guide to digital dating, guaranteed to maybe work

There are plenty of online dating guides out there - but this one is written by a success story.
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How to keep your use of creepy apps a secret on Facebook

Everybody on Facebook knows what you're up to. This is a short and simple tutorial on how to keep your questionable app use in the dark.
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Google Reader is dead but the race to replace the RSS feed is very alive

Today marks the death of Google Reader, but the market is bursting with new options.

Instasham: Your shortcut to the (fake) life of privilege on Instagram

Are you a Rich Kids of Instagram wannabe? It is now easy to become one of 'em using Instasham.
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Who won the Internet at last night’s Shorty Awards

Many public figures use social media as a creative means to get their messages across. The fifth Shorty Awards gave kudos to the Web's best and brightest.
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Babblr chat for Tumblr formally launches, and we’ve got the first hands-on look

Babblr, an unofficial Tumblr chat app, live streams its official release party and launches instant chat capabilities to Tumblr users worldwide.

Twitter is like high school all over again, study reveals

Study shows that by simply analyzing the words you commonly use in your tweets, you can easily find out which Twitter group you belong to.

YouTube co-founder teases mystery video collaboration service at SXSW

At SXSW 2013, YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley teased the crowd with a few vague details about his upcoming "video-based" collaboration service.
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Facebook employees say goodbye to their desktops and go mobile-only to improve the app

More people are using Facebook on their phones now. To properly address that, the company temporarily shut down employee access to the website.

One of our favorite little Web tools, Google Trends, gets a big makeover

Google Trends is a must-have - and now it's a must-see.
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Are the Jimmy Kimmel ‘Celebrities Read Mean Tweets’ segments faked?

It would be a real slap in the face if the celebrities that people commonly diss on Twitter actually read the offending tweets. The question is, do they?
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Finding a needle in a haystack: These are the worst types of selfies

OK we won't stop you from doing the most natural thing in the world - taking a photo of yourself, what else? You should avoid posting these, though. Please.
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An emoji art exhibition is opening in New York, and we’ve got a few entry ideas

Emojis are an honest to goodness part of today's tech-driven culture, and the fact that there's an emoji art exhibit in the works is proof enough.
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Watch out, Grumpy Cat! These are the newly famous felines ready to steal your spotlight

Could one of these felines be the new Grumpy Cat? Only time - and Instagram - will tell!
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Instagram obsessives, hear this: The #AntiSelfieMovement has begun

Sick of selfies? Well good news! You can now turn your hate into activism.
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10 Instagram accounts that reveal what happens on the sets of your favorite shows

If you're a regular couch potato and Instagram user, you need to follow these actors and actresses that occasionally post behind-the-scene photos on set.
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Satiregram mocks all the worst Instagram cliches so you don’t have to

Who needs to follow Instagram accounts when all the popular photos are posted in one account?
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7 surprising selfies that prove we’re all human

Selfies are annoying, sure - but these ones might surprise you.
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The Government’s back … online! Our 7 favorite apps and accounts that have returned

The shutdown didn't only close the gates on national parks - we also lost our beloved panda cam. Now it - and others - are back online.
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All the obvious places you shouldn’t use Instagram

A woman was recently fired for Instagramming pictures of the kids she babysat... obviously.
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Give your duck face a rest with these equally horrible new selfie trends

A selfie is not a selfie without a ridiculous facial expression. Here's a roundup of smile styles people are employing today, all for the sake of beauty.
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The 6 worst things you can do on Instagram

Want to know how to lose friends and evade followers on Instagram? Well the Internet decided these six things will you get you exactly that.
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How to save your Google Reader data – before it’s too late

Before you say sayonara to your Google Reader feeds scheduled to go kaput at the end of the day, make sure you exhaust all your efforts to save your data.

Opternative wants to bring the eye exam online

Opternative wants to bring the eye doctor in your living room with the first online eye exams.
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The doctor will see you now: How the Internet and social media are changing healthcare

The Internet offers more than WebMD searches to find out what that headache really means. But how should we - and doctors - navigate this tricky space?
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I’ll tell you when I’ve had enough!: The evolving world of digital detoxes and Internet addiction

The rules to treating Internet overuse and addiction are now being written, and digging into what you're signing up (and paying) for deserve a harder look.
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How to be an effective couch potato and binge-watch this Labor Day

Got the day off? Grab a computer or other web-enabled streaming device and hit up these shows.
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SXSW Music Week has officially begun – celebrate with our festival-feting playlists

Whether you're staying home or flying to Austin for a week of good music, you'll surely enjoy these playlists that feature artists at SXSW 2013.
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How to put an end to all the incessant Facebook games nonsense

Facebook Games is an out-of-control creature that may be constantly out to get you. Here's how you can stop the invites from coming.

Facebook officially buys Atlas advertising software from Microsoft

To boost its efficiency in observing ad performance on their site, Facebok acquires Atlas, an advertising management and measurement tool, from Microsoft.
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You can now attach and post images in Facebook comments

The day has finally arrived: You may now upload and post photos as comments to updates on Facebook.
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From CuteOverload to ‘social petworks,’ adorable animals own the Web

Our affinity for Internet animals started at picture perusing, and now we're witnessing social networks for pets. Why is this obsession so enduring?