A user profile is a visual display of personal data associated with a specific user, or a customized desktop environment. A profile refers therefore to the explicit digital representation of a person's identity. A user profile can also be considered as the computer representation of a user model. A profile can be used to store the description of the characteristics of person. This information can be exploited by systems taking into account the persons' characteristics and preferences.
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Amazon, Facebook, and Google don’t need to spy on your conversations to know what you’re talking about
If you’ve ever wondered if your phone is spying on you, you’re not alone. One of the most hotly debated topics in technology ...
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How to quietly ditch people you follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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This study shows why people fall for fake online profiles
The first step in online propaganda and misinformation campaigns is a fake social media profile. According to this study, ...
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This sex-positive dating app connects people through their fantasies
As with, well, everything really, the internet has changed the dating game. Just think how ubiquitous the phrase “swipe ...
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How Cambridge Analytica leveraged fashion to sway undecided voters
Few could have guessed that the type of jeans they bought, or the music they listen to while buying them, would serve as ...
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Tinder adds more gender identity options for Indian users
Tinder has introduced a new gender option for its app users in India. This feature includes more options for individuals ...
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Don’t post your kid online
As we set out on a two-hour drive, my pregnant girlfriend told me she didn’t want anyone, including ourselves, to share ...
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Instagram nametags let you find users without remembering their names
Instagram today introduced nametags, a scannable calling card you can use to find people you meet in real life without resorting ...
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Scam victims warn fake accounts will ruin Facebook's dating site
Facebook wants to create a dating site. Those who've been scammed -- or had their pics stolen by scammers -- aren't keen ...
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Internal Facebook note reveals clever 'psychological trick' to attract teenage users
Always on the lookout for novel ways to attract teens, Facebook purchased viral polling app TBH last October. The app fell ...
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Netflix revamps its profile icons with colors and characters
Netflix today announced its revamping its profile icons with extra colors, and adding new ones that show characters from ...
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Here's how you get verified on Tinder
Hint: You need to be 'notable.' It's not entirely clear how the service will define that, but it includes celebrities and ...
