Remembering countless online account credentials and secure passwords is a feat that no normal human being can accomplish without some amount of pain. Setting up secure password managers and two-step verification tools is a good start to improving security and making all those logins more manageable, but it’s still a problematic system. More »
Dear Lifehacker,
Twitter’s recent announcement regarding how they’ll deal with the death of their users got me thinking. What about my virtual life after death? What can I do to make it easy for my estate to deal with my online identity? More »
You can establish and monitor your real name’s Google presence, but you won’t get complete control, especially when others with your name try the same tactic. Using a pseudonym/alias/author’s name in conjunction with pages you control can be much more effective. More »
If you’re not actively building your identity and establishing a presence online, you’re letting search engines cobble together information, good or bad, and write your public story. You need to establish and maintain a healthy online identity. More »
Ever want to delete a rusty online account but don’t want navigating a maze of unfamiliar preferences to do so? If you’re drowning in social networking, blogging and other sites, website Delete Your Account shows you how to extricate yourself painlessly. More »
Recently, a lot of folks have noticed their Twitter pages superseding their blogs in Google search results for their name. Tech journalist Marshall Kirkpatrick has an easy HTML workaround to keep Twitter from becoming your primary online identity. More »
These days performing a vanity search of your own name isn’t just about vanity, it’s good to know how future employers and dates that Google-stalk you will see you. WebMii can help you get a picture of your online image. More »
