Info Overload

I had added a lot of news providers for tech, video games. movies, etc. to Twitter but as I also use Google Reader, I’ve been overloaded with repeat posts in TweetDeck.

So I’ve removed all of them from Twitter and now only have individuals i.e. real friends and some celebs there. Any missing sources from Twitter have been brought over to GR.

Still getting a bit of repetition on GR but I’ll just have to trim back the feeds.

Foursquare

It seems Foursquare is getting more and more publicity recently, some good and bad. While I haven’t been able to make full use of the service (I need iPhone or Android phone for best experience), there are a few recommendations to keep it from being a risk to the user and an annoyance to others.

• In Settings, you can link Foursquare to Facebook and Twitter to post updates but it’s probably best just to send mayorships and badges to prevent bombarding your friends with check-ins.
• This also addresses the concern over location privacy highlighted by PleaseRobMe as you are not broadcasting your location anymore. Any friends on Foursquare will, of course, be able to check your location.
• Some check-ins are absurd such as peoples’ private homes, roads, etc. which are a big security risk or just silly. Stick to public venues such as shops, pubs, cinemas, etc.
• Check out this list for all the badges available and make sure to check-in to some of the more obscure places such as playgrounds, gyms and airports, etc.

Hopefully, I’ll be able to sort out a proper device for checking in soon as the service looks fun.