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About Shay Meinecke

Social media, smart home, and tech writer for MUO

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How Do Experts Take Stock Photographs That Sell?

Shooting stock photos that can actually sell is a dream for many aspiring photographers. We ask a professional to give his tips.

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Is It Worth It to Be Insta-Famous?

The idea of gaining thousands of followers, going viral, getting noticed by sponsors and celebrities, and making money has attracted millions and millions of everyday users to Instagram. But is it worth it?

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Is Internet Culture Different In Other Countries?

A lot of what is being studied are interactions between the world wide web and people living in North America, which seems to be diluting the definition of what Internet Culture really means.

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You Shouldn't Waste Your Money on a New GoPro - Here's Why

Should you upgrade your live action camera, or is GoPro doomed to failure? We investigate.

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10 Creepy Facebook Pages You Need to See

Whatever your definition of scary or creepy is, you're going to want to view these Facebook pages, as I've found that they usually find the creepiest content on the web.

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Want to Create Tech-Inspired Halloween Costumes? Here's How

Halloween is coming! Here are some ideas about how to meld tech with cosplay to create some of the scariest costumes around.

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5 Camera Technologies That Will Change The Way You Take Pictures

It seems every day that cameras are getting better. What does the future hold for cameras? Is it more of the same, a revolution, or a bit of both?

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How Apple Owns Hollywood, and Makes You Buy Its Products

It seems that any film -- no matter what genre -- features an Apple product. In fact, Apple products constantly pop up in Hollywood movies. As we're about to explore.

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6 Windows 10 Features You May Have Missed

Windows 10 is chock full of new stuff. We help you discover some of the less obvious features and options that are easily missed.

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5 Ways Tech Will Save the Environment

Technology is often seen as an anti-ecology villain - but did you know that advanced technology is being used, right now, in cutting-edge conservation?

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5 Ways To Search For Awesome Things on Instagram Web

Instagram has recently launched an upgrade that is sure to be a game changer. It's a mobile-first app, but with their recent update, it will soon be known for much more than that.

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Should Journalists Use or Ignore Social Media? Two Examples to Think About

Some see social networking as a valuable tool for reporting; others thing it does nothing but misleader reports. What do you think?

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Instagram: Why You Should Be Using Popular #Emojis

More than half of comments and captions use emojis, according to Instagram software engineer Thomas Dimson. So, let's not pretend you're not using those smiley or sad faces in your daily conversations.

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How to Learn Video Production for Free Online

Want to learn how to edit and produce videos? The Internet has a wealth of free information and here are some of the better resources to get you started!

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Moments: Facebook's Beautiful New Way To Share Photos With Friends

Give, get and collect photos with Facebook's new app — Moments. Facebook's new separate app makes it easier to share and view those captured moments among friends and family.

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How Recent Changes to YouTube Will Affect You

Chances are, you've been on YouTube. You've probably watched a lot of video — you may have even uploaded a few. Whatever your reason, you need to know about a couple of big updates.

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No Roaming Fees: How Traveling Internationally Can Be Cheaper

There's no reason to spend a dime on roaming fees. Yet, I constantly hear about people forking over their hard-earned money to talk with friends or family while traveling abroad.

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Instagram: #Hashtag Emojis and Better Search Capabilities

Instagram recently announced that emojis — those smiling, sad or crazy face pictures — are now searchable, allowing even more people and pictures to be discovered.

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Most Influential Twitter List: Which World Leaders Made the Cut?

A recently released report examined the most followed world leaders, most influential, most active and social media trends surrounding the A-listers. Some of their findings might surprise you.

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The NHL and GoPro: An Incredibly Skillful Social Media Campaign

What do you get when you put a GoPro on talented NHL players? An incredible view of incredible talent, that’s what!

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