For Facebook users

Here’s something a little off the beaten path for this blog, but it was so useful that I couldn’t resist linking to it. For Facebook users, this is a must read.

Check out 10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know. Included in this article are:

1. Use Your Friend Lists
2. Remove Yourself From Facebook Search Results
3. Remove Yourself From Google
4. Avoid the Infamous Photo/Video Tag Mistake
5. Protect Your Albums
6. Prevent Stories From Showing Up in Your Friends’ News Feeds
7. Protect Against Published Application Stories
8. Make Your Contact Information Private
9. Avoid Embarrassing Wall Posts
10. Keep Your Friendships Private

If you’re not a Facebook user and have been thinking about it, this may help settle your nerves about opening your life up to strangers. Be careful, though: there’s a reason it’s also known as Crackbook. It’s addictive — enroll at your own risk.