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Twitter celebrates 10m UK users and a year at its London office

Micro-blogging site enjoys success in the UK but promises to work with the authorities more, after accusations that it aids criminals

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Facebook trials 'promote a post' scheme in New Zealand

Users of Facebook in New Zealand can pay a small fee to promote a post

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Facebook to launch App Centre

Social-networking site goes head to head with Apple and Google for apps

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Fake Argos ads pulled by Facebook

Penny auction site based in Malta places ads on social-networking site

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Scrambls browser plug-in offers free message encryption service

People can encrypt messages posted on social media sites, emails to protect privacy

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Share your organs with Facebook

A new organ donor feature has been added to Facebook timelines

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Parents who allow children to use Facebook labelled "irresponsible"

Children's Minister says parents could put their children in danger by letting them loose on social-networking sites designed for older people

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Facebook to implement Timeline on all accounts on Sunday 1 April

Security company urges Facebook users to take a few steps before Sunday to ensure privacy of their information before the new feature is introduced on their pages

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The etiquette for visiting a forum

Internet forums are a good place to exchange views and information, so it's a good thing to know how they work. We explain how to make the most of them

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Facebook Timeline to reach Pages by 30 March

Timeline makes it easier for friends to rake through the past - it's a useful wake-up call for users

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EU data privacy directive loophole affects social networking sites

Draft regulations will allow people to force companies to delete personal information but they may not include social-networking exchanges

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Twitter for Android is quick to update and easy to use

The Android version of Twitter feels like a scaled-down version of the social network

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Sign up to an account with Google+

Are you fed up with Facebook and tempted to use Google’s new social network? We show you how to join up, stay safe and get the most out of this latest offering

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