Shortcut to internet addresses

If you know where you want to go on the internet, no need to search for the name. And, if it's a ".com" site, there is no need to type in the "www." part or the ".com" part... here's the tip:

You want to go to www.something.com. Simply go to the very top line where you can type.

Type ONLY the name of the something and press CTRL+ENTER (hold down the CTRL key while you press the ENTER key).

This will automatically take you to www.something.com.
Try it with target or ebay or wikipedia.

IT ONLY WORKS WITH ".COM" sites. For instance, if you want to go to www.whitehouse.gov, you'll need to type in whitehouse.gov. If you type just whitehouse and press CTRL + ENTER, then you'll get to nothing (thank goodness; this used to be a porn site; it was very awful to go there when you meant to visit the whitehouse!).

Cool, huh? Save a little typing and frustration!

Your Facebook Account might get HACKED!

Lately, I've had 4 of my Facebook friends send me a "Friend Request." I am already "Friends" with them; why should they be sending me a "Friend Request"? The answer is: they're not! Their account has been hacked by an unknown party, and the hacker is trying to be friends with me (while looking like my "friend").

This is insidious and it's happening more and more often. There are two good lines of defense:

1. If you receive a Friend request from someone who is already your Friend, DO NOT ACCEPT THE REQUEST! Please contact your Friend directly (message, phone call, e-mail), and ask him if he sent you another request. Frankly, I don't know how to send a Friend request to someone who's already my Friend... so this shouldn't be possible! Confirm that he has NOT sent you a Friend Request, and let him know that he's been hacked.
2. Change your password periodically. I know. It's inconvenient. It's a pain. It's not fair. But this is the best way to protect yourself against hackers.

IF YOU GET HACKED, change your password. Then write a post (so your Friends will see it) letting everyone know that you were hacked and to NOT accept the fake "Friend Request" that was sent. I believe Facebook may be working on ways to prevent hacking, but until then, follow these recommendations.

If you'd like more information, visit this link:
https://www.facebook.com/help/131719720300233

Facebook is a wonderful tool for keeping in touch with friends all over the world, but it is not great at security or privacy. NEVER post your Social Security number or Credit Card Number or any other information on Facebook. (Just as you should never write these numbers in an e-mail.)

Enjoy Facebook, and protect yourself at the same time!

Jane