Profile of Kristin Burnham
Senior Editor, InformationWeek.com
Member Since: 11/15/2013
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Kristin Burnham currently serves as InformationWeek.com's Senior Editor, covering social media, social business, IT leadership and IT careers. Prior to joining InformationWeek in July 2013, she served in a number of roles at CIO magazine and CIO.com, most recently as senior writer. Kristin's writing has earned an ASBPE Gold Award in 2010 for her Facebook coverage and a Min Editorial and Design Award in 2011 for "Single Online Article." She is a graduate of Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Articles by Kristin Burnham
1/6/2015
Wit.ai lets developers add Siri-like capabilities to apps, robots, wearables, and more.
1/5/2015
How do you look to recruiters and hiring managers based on social activity? This service aims to make you more aware of your Facebook and Twitter activity.
12/30/2014
Facebook tweaked this and that in 2014, but there are still several improvements we'd like to see.
12/26/2014
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media sites really stepped in it this year. Check out these 10 boneheaded moves that infuriated users.
12/22/2014
Businesses learn lessons the hard way when their social media posts go wrong. Have a look at the businesses that made this year's naughty list.
12/15/2014
Facebook ends its partnership with Bing in favor of its own internal search engine, Facebook Search.
12/13/2014
LinkedIn streamlines its homepage and adds new tools to user profiles. Here's what you need to know.
12/10/2014
Box launches Box Trust, a network of verified security vendors, and a new app to secure content accessed from mobile devices.
12/10/2014
Facebook's renewed focus on privacy brought new settings and apps to the social network in 2014. Check out the settings you should review.
12/9/2014
Facebook's search engine, Graph Search, makes it easier for friends to find old posts buried in your profile. Here are five ways you can review your content and adjust your privacy settings.
12/4/2014
Cloud storage company Dropbox launches application programming interface that lets developers build enterprise apps on top of the service.
12/3/2014
ESET joins two other Facebook security partners, Trend Micro and F-Secure, to help protect Facebook users from malicious software in news feeds and messages.
12/3/2014
Twitter announces improvements to its blocking feature, plus redesigned tools that make it easier for users to report abusive activity.
12/2/2014
Drowning in LinkedIn emails? Here's a look at five settings you can change to prevent email overload.
12/1/2014
New Twitter setting tracks the apps you install on your mobile devices. Here's how it uses this information and how you can opt out.
11/26/2014
Twitter targets advertisers with its latest commerce program, which lets users store discounts on their credit cards.
11/25/2014
Google for Work users can access a Devices and Activity dashboard to spot suspicious logins and a new security wizard to help navigate security settings.
11/24/2014
LinkedIn's latest updates include blogging and mobile app redesigns, adding certifications to your profile, a custom infographic tool, and WeChat integration.
11/21/2014
Google launched a new service that blocks ads on some websites in exchange for a nominal monthly subscription.
11/19/2014
Facebook released yet another standalone app, this time focusing on Groups -- a budding subset of 700,000 users.
11/18/2014
Cisco's 'Project Squared' features voice and videoconferencing, messaging, and document sharing for project teams of up to eight people. Here's a look at the features.
11/18/2014
Even with 1.3 billion users, Facebook's rumored move into enterprise software faces steep obstacles. Can Facebook transform its reputation from data hog to data guardian?
11/17/2014
Check out the IT roles that will see the biggest salary increases in 2015. Can you guess the top three?
11/14/2014
As Facebook tweaks policies yet again, here's what you need to know.
11/13/2014
Twitter responds to criticism about stagnant innovation by announcing a handful of new features coming to video, messaging, and users' timelines.
11/11/2014
Facebook's rocky rollout of its Messenger app has paid off, with its user base more than doubling since making it mandatory for users who want to chat.
11/10/2014
Facebook now gives you more -- but not absolute -- control over the content in your news feed. Use our tips to ditch the noise.
11/10/2014
Senior IT consultants face unique challenges in keeping resumes concise. Here's how an expert remade one professional's resume, plus tips to polish yours.
11/8/2014
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed why the social network made Messenger mandatory, his personal style, and more in a Q&A session with users. Here's a look at the highlights.
11/4/2014
New tool blocks companies from tracking you online, lets you mask sensitive information such as email, phone number, and credit card information.
11/4/2014
Google's updated Calendar app automatically adds appointment and event details from your email to your schedule and updates them in real time.
10/31/2014
Facebook drives more than four times the traffic of its closest competitor, while Twitter's share of referral traffic continues to decline.
10/29/2014
Verizon Wireless is in hot water with security and privacy advocates regarding unique identifier headers that function as what one EFF expert calls "perma-cookies."
10/27/2014
FTC shutters company that allegedly duped consumers out of $2.5 million by falsely detecting computer viruses and selling bogus software.
10/25/2014
Facebook's new Rooms app lets you post pictures, videos, and messages anonymously. Here's a look at the data it collects, the privacy of your posts, and more.
10/23/2014
Google aims to reinvent email with Inbox. Here's a peek inside the invitation-only app, plus tips for using it.
10/22/2014
Jive's Fall cloud releases include connectors for Google Docs and Outlook Online, plus collaboration tools for mobile devices and new features for community managers.
10/20/2014
Crowdsourcing site Kickstarter famously made Pebble and Oculus Rift possible -- but check out Kickstarter's weirder side.
10/17/2014
Here's a sneak peek into the system Facebook uses to secure your account when other websites are hacked.
10/16/2014
Facebook tool helps people quickly broadcast their well-being to friends and family after a natural disaster.
10/14/2014
Skype launches a free mobile messaging app for users to send and receive short videos.
10/11/2014
Facebook launches two new data-based tools for advertisers: Audience Network, which places ads in third-party apps, and a tool that taps into your location.
10/9/2014
LinkedIn's "Who's Viewed Your Profile" section features new data that can improve your network, profile, and job opportunities. Here are three ways to take advantage of it.
10/8/2014
Facebook will soon unveil an app that lets you connect with others anonymously, according to reports. Here's what we know about it.
10/7/2014
Facebook warns businesses to avoid schemes that promise to boost audience numbers through paid-for Likes.
10/6/2014
Facebook is testing person-to-person mobile payments via its Messenger app, according to a hacker who discovered the unreleased feature.
10/6/2014
Over the summer, Facebook introduced a number of privacy settings, algorithm changes, buttons, and more. Here's an overview of all the new features and how they affect you.
10/3/2014
Facebook apologized for toying with users' emotions and introduced a new framework to improve its research process.
10/2/2014
What's causing a buzz with IT pros at Interop New York? Take a peek.
10/1/2014
Applicant tracking systems don't decide who gets interviews, but they do play an important role. Here are five ways to make your IT resumé stand out.
9/29/2014
Hundreds of thousands of users have flocked to new social network Ello, which promises it won't sell advertising or your data. Here's why they won't stay.
9/26/2014
Apple says a bend in the iPhone 6 Plus is "extremely rare" but that didn't stop anyone from poking fun.
9/25/2014
Twitter users can save Amazon products to their wish list by replying to tweets with the #AmazonWishList hashtag.
9/24/2014
Ray Ozzie's new app, Talko, blends live and recorded voice conversations with text messages and images for mobile workforces. We talk to Talko co-founder Matt Pope.
9/22/2014
When you sign up for a service such as Gmail or Google Docs, you may opt out of Google+ via a "No thanks" button.
9/19/2014
A new Facebook formula will prioritize recent posts more than relevancy. Here's a primer on what to expect.
9/18/2014
Despite tweaks to a privacy setting in iOS 8, Facebook says it's not tracking you any more than it already has been.
9/17/2014
Facebook's in-development "Moments" app could make sharing with small groups easier. Here's what we know, plus tips to manage friend lists now.
9/16/2014
Facebook's redesigned App Settings page makes it easier to control apps and the information they can access. Here's what you need to know.
9/16/2014
LinkedIn Endorsements and Recommendations have changed very little, until now. Here's a look at the updates, plus new ways to optimize them.
9/13/2014
This week Facebook launched a privacy tool, more ad options, and two updates to video. Here's a closer look at what's new.
9/10/2014
Facebook rolls out a view counter and new tools for businesses to capitalize on video's growing presence on the social network.
9/9/2014
Tweets from select brands will feature embedded Buy buttons that let users make purchases without leaving Twitter's iOS or Android apps.
9/2/2014
One CIO's resume says he is a level 70 paladin and priest with a focus on healing abilities. Should you list gaming experience on your resume?
8/29/2014
Facebook's newest ad unit lets businesses promote events within users' news feeds. Here's what to expect.
8/28/2014
All Twitter users can access a detailed report on their followers and individual tweets, including impressions, clicks, and engagement. Here's what you need to know.
8/26/2014
You'll never believe what happens next! Facebook imposes new content standards for businesses that use click-bait tactics.
8/26/2014
Popular social apps, including Facebook, Google, Foursquare, and Twitter, may track your every move. Get the lowdown -- and instructions for turning off these options.
8/22/2014
Instagram will launch a new suite of advertising tools to give businesses more insight into how their campaigns perform.
8/22/2014
New York City delivers the highest pay for US IT managers. Here's salary data you need as you network your way in at Interop New York.
8/18/2014
If you want to shut off alerts from friends within Messenger, you'll need to look beyond the app, iOS and Android users.
8/15/2014
Facebook plans to track your actions between devices and share with advertisers when an ad leads to a purchase. Here's why one expert says you shouldn't worry.
8/14/2014
Can't remember who you met? Humin combines social data with your contacts to give them more meaning.
8/13/2014
Twitter announced the beta launch of Promoted Video, a new ad type that will charge advertisers on a cost-per-view model.
8/12/2014
IT hiring managers report catching more instances of lying than the national average, making IT the third worst industry for dishonest resumes, according to a CareerBuilder report.
8/11/2014
Misinformation around Facebook's Messenger permissions has users crying foul. Here's a closer look at the rumors, plus details about what you can -- and can't -- control.
8/8/2014
Malicious "Color Change" app has resurfaced on Facebook, compromising thousands of profiles. Here's what to do if you're infected.
8/8/2014
Facebook plans to deploy PrivateCore technology into its server stack to bolster encryption and malware prevention, the social network said.
8/7/2014
Foursquare relaunched its flagship app with a bevy of new features, personalization options -- and a setting that consistently tracks your location.
8/7/2014
How do your company's benefits stack up? Glassdoor's newest feature lets job seekers compare time off, health insurance, office perks, and more.
8/6/2014
With a majority of businesses realigning technology and business this year, CIOs must step up and assume an active role, according to Altimeter Group research.
8/5/2014
Department of Labor investigation found LinkedIn failed to properly track pay records and compensate workers for overtime.
8/4/2014
Video interviews are becoming increasingly popular with hiring managers, but they can pose some unique challenges. Here's how to nail your next one.
8/2/2014
Facebook will soon require users to download Messenger to chat with friends. Here's the lowdown on important privacy settings and features.
7/31/2014
Facebook's Internet.org app will give users in Zambia free access to weather and health information, jobs, Google Search, and more.
7/30/2014
LinkedIn's new profile gives you more context about your connections and simplifies on-the-go editing.
7/29/2014
Facebook will drop the chat feature from its main app and require users to download Messenger. You will have one week to make the switch.
7/24/2014
IT jobs in the tech sector will stall while non-tech industries will drive IT job growth, impacting job geography and skills, says new report.
7/23/2014
Facebook drove nearly one-quarter of all Web traffic in June while other social networks experienced significant drops, says new report.
7/22/2014
User satisfaction with social networks remains low despite individual increases by Facebook and LinkedIn this year, according to a new report.
7/22/2014
Facebook and Twitter test e-commerce waters with a 'Buy' button and a payments infrastructure acquisition -- but are users and businesses ready?
7/21/2014
If you're short on time, a new bookmarking feature on Facebook lets you save links, places, music, and more. Here's what you need to know.
7/17/2014
Oracle Social Cloud's LinkedIn integration gives marketers publishing, automation, and analytics tools to help manage their LinkedIn presence.
7/16/2014
Google+ policy change lets you mask your true identity with a pseudonym and allows you to make anonymous YouTube comments once again.
7/14/2014
LinkedIn's new Connected app replaces Contacts, helps you keep up with news from your network.
7/11/2014
The "99 Days of Freedom" campaign suggests that a Facebook hiatus could make you happier. Will you accept the challenge?
7/9/2014
Catch up on the newest Google Apps features, including a premium version of Google+, Hangouts integration with Microsoft Outlook, and new admin controls.
7/7/2014
Electronic Privacy Information Center files a complaint against Facebook alleging that its news feed experiment deceived users and violated a 2012 Consent Order.
7/2/2014
What do your public social network posts say about you? TalentBin by Monster aggregates them into a database for hiring managers -- whether you're looking for a job or not.
7/1/2014
Here's how one CTO assembles and cultivates a well-balanced IT team. Consider some of his hiring and talent tactics.
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