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How to hide Spotify social features

Spotify is a useful means of streaming music and sharing tunes with your friends over Facebook. However, there are times when you will want to remain private and not broadcast what you’re listening to. Similarly, you might not always want to be informed on what friends and contacts are doing. Spotify has plenty of means to disconnect from the social community. With a few simple selections in various menus you can enter private sessions, disable updates to Facebook, and hide notifications from your Facebook friends.

We’ll show you how to enjoy Spotify music while maintaining your privacy.
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How to add Spotify and Soundcloud to Tumblr

Tumblr has had integrated audio blog posts for some time now. Thanks to partnerships with Spotify and Soundcloud, you can quickly embed music and podcasts into Tumblr. There are multiple options to find audio such as search and external URLs. While Tumblr doesn’t support all of Spotify’s and Soundcloud’s features, it will be sufficient enough to share your favorite tracks with your followers.

Both audio services have advantages and disadvantages when used with Tumblr. Spotify provides only music, but has playlists and a much more detailed embedded player. Soundcloud includes podcasts along with music, but only allows single tracks. Regardless of which audio service you prefer, they are both great for enhancing your Tumblr.

We’ll show you the best ways to get your Spotify and Soundcloud collections on to Tumblr.
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How to transfer from Posterous to Tumblr

Several years ago Posterous and Tumblr entered a fierce competition to become the most popular image-based blogging site. While Posterous gained momentum in South Asia with over five million accounts, Tumblr became a worldwide success with over ten times the user base. Tumblr now even trumps Facebook and Twitter as the most used social media outlet.

Last week Posterous admitted defeat and announced its closure on April 30th. Anyone who used Posterous in the last four years only has two months to retrieve all of their posts and images before they are lost forever.

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Windows app of the week: Windows 8 Cheat Keys

Windows 8 is still in its infancy. A vast majority of users are hesitant to upgrade pass Windows 7. It is likely that many consumers are intimidated by Windows 8’s new interface. This is why we are highlighting the fantastic Windows 8 Cheat Keys. This app includes 50 tips, shortcuts, and tutorials that will teach you the fundamentals of Windows 8.

Using this simple app will educate novice users about the new features Windows 8 has to offer. It’s also a handy tool for users of all skill levels to discover new tips or recall forgotten ones.

Here is why Windows 8 Cheat Keys has earned our Windows App of the Week.

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How to get Google security alerts on your phone

Afraid of your Google account being stolen by malicious thieves? A theft of your account could compromise your email, data, and Android devices. Ever since last year’s change to user tracking a breach of one account could mean identity theft across YouTube, Google+, Gmail, and Google Drive.

Google has had email notifications for hacking attempts before, but added phone alert support. This is an excellent means of keeping your accounts protected even when you don’t have access to a PC.

With these simple steps across your computer and phone you’ll have a great means of arming yourself against account theft.

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