Gallery: Boost your business contacts with Linked In

Be a family tree sleuth

If you’ve run out of leads through the usual family tree research avenues, social networking websites could get you back on the right trail

Peter Gabriel launches music and film site

The Filter offers home page tailored for each user

Workshop: Stay secure when using social networking sites

Facebook can be fun but beware of revealing too much information. Follow our protection plan

Gallery: Stay secure when using social networking sites

Store and share your favourites and bookmarks online

Social bookmarking is convenient and can help you find more useful and interesting sites

Sex offenders face social networking restrictions

Home Office to pass paedophiles' email addresses to sites to protect children

Children putting themselves in danger on social networking sites

Parents need to be more aware of online hazards, says telecoms regulator Ofcom

Social networking sites link up with Microsoft

Deal means site members can add friends as Windows Live Messenger contacts

Broadcasters tune into social networking sites

ITV and Five sign deals with social networking sites to target younger audiences

Business directory adds user content

Discuss and recommend businesses advertised in Touch Local

Charities join social networking world

Website allows fundraisers and charities to collect commission-free donations online