Phone Photo Improvement | Image by Pascal Beckmann from Pixabay

On Tuesday, July 28 our topic is Phone Photo Improvement on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time. This topic and questions are by Beth @beththephotog.bsky.social.

Q1. How can you make your phone photos pop? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. What are composition rules and why do photographers use them? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Is simple better? Show us an example of a simple photo you took on your phone. #DigiBlogChat

Q4. Backgrounds – no one likes trees, wires or buildings growing out of their heads! Do you pay attention to what is going on behind your subject? Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. What is your why when taking a photo? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. On vacation, do you plan the must-have photos or do you just wing it? Why? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. Do you have any accessories for your phone so you can get that shot? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. When should you use your phone’s flash? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What is HDR and when do you use it? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. What is your favorite phone photo? POST IT and TELL US about it! #DigiBlogChat

BONUS: How do you make sure your subject is in sharp focus? #DigiBlogChat 

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Retirement Planning

Q1. What does retirement mean for you personally? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. If you have a retirement plan, what’s in it? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. If you’re already retired, what advice can you share? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. When you retire, will you work part time? Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Have you thought about volunteering when you retire? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Where will you live when you retire? Why? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. How does travel figure into your retirement plan? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. What activities or hobbies will you engage in to stay connected? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What concerns or challenges do you have about retirement? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. How will you stay physically active when you retire? #DigiBlogChat

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Identity Threat Detection and Response | Image by Cliff Hang from Pixabay

On Tuesday, July 14 our topic is Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time. This topic and questions are by @LazBlazter.

Articles about identity threat have become more prevalent these days, but how do you protect yourself? Can we only respond after the fact, or is it possible to do anything ahead of time? Hear what others think on our chat. Or come visit for the side conversations about the scalding hot weather. Come visit this topic with us!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1: Demystifying the Term

Welcome to #DigiBlogChat! To kick things off: How do you define Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) in simple terms, and why has it become a top priority for organizations recently? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2: The Evolution of the Perimeter

We often hear that “identity is the new security perimeter.” Do you agree? How does managing the threat surface change when we focus on credentials instead of traditional network walls? #DigiBlogChat

Q3: Spotting the Early Warning Signs

What are some of the most common “early warning signals” or anomalies that indicate an identity has been compromised? (e.g., impossible travel, unexpected privilege shifts) #DigiBlogChat

Q4: The Rise of Non-Human Identities (NHIs)

Recent data shows that Non-Human Identities (like AI agents, API keys, and service accounts) are massive security blind spots. How do you detect threats against identities that don’t belong to actual people? #DigiBlogChat

Q5: Fighting Fire with Fire: AI in ITDR

Adversaries are using automated tools and AI to scale identity theft. How can organizations leverage AI to proactively detect, triage, and stop identity-based attacks before they spread? #DigiBlogChat

Q6: Balancing Security with User Friction

Nobody likes an authentication prompt that interrupts their flow. How do security teams implement responsive ITDR controls without completely frustrating the end-user experience? #DigiBlogChat

Q7: The Critical “R” (Response & Operational Recovery)

Detection is only half the battle. If a core identity system (like Active Directory or an IdP) is compromised, what does a robust, tested “Identity Recovery” plan look like? #DigiBlogChat

Q8: Human Error vs. Sophisticated Attacks

Are traditional phishing/social engineering tactics still the biggest threat to identities, or are you seeing a shift toward more technical exploits like session hijacking and token theft? #DigiBlogChat

Q9: Mitigating Blast Radius

“Zero Standing Privilege” (eliminating constant admin access) is a trending defense strategy. How does minimizing privilege directly impact a team’s ability to respond to an identity breach? #DigiBlogChat

Q10: The Future of Trust

Looking ahead over the next couple of years, what major shift or technology do you think will completely redefine how we verify, manage, and protect digital identities? #DigiBlogChat

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Digital Storytelling | Image by Jacqueline Witkam from Pixabay

On Tuesday, July 7 our topic is Digital Storytelling! on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Are you the kind of person who gets pulled into a post if there’s a good story? Storytelling seems to be more important than ever, with all the competition for posts vying for our attention. Hear what others think on our chat. Or come visit for the side conversations about the scalding hot weather. Come visit this topic with us!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How does storytelling help shape us as humans? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. How does storytelling help determine the direction of your business? #DigiBlogChat   

Q3. Have you ever used all five senses when telling a story (sight, sound, smell, etc.)? #DigiBlogChat  

Q4. What do you think of stories that were clearly written using AI? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. Is there a way for you to incorporate storytelling into your business? #DigiBlogChat  

Q6. Do you consider storytelling to be a critical business skill? Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. How does storytelling fit into your brand in the digital age? #DigiBlogChat  

Q8. What story about your family needs to be told? #DigiBlogChat  

Q9. Is there a story about your business that you could repurpose to be more emotional? How? #DigiBlogChat  

Q10. Whose storytelling skills do you admire (business or personal)? #DigiBlogChat 

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Summer Reading | Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

On Tuesday, June 30 our topic is Summer Reading! on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time. The topic and questions are by Maricar Jagger.

Have you been reading less lately? How about during the summer? And when you do choose a book, has it taken longer than ever to pick? Maybe you’d like some suggestions from others on this chat. Or just some ideas that might not have occurred to you. Come visit this topic with us!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How much do you read over the summer? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. What kinds of books do you most enjoy reading? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Do you read a different kind of book in the summer? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. Why is summer reading important? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Do you read something more or less challenging in the summer? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Do you take a book (or several) on holiday? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. Do you read books that are set where you go on holiday? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. Do you prefer physical books or e-books? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What e-book sources can you recommend? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Can you recommend any good books you’ve read for the summer? #DigiBlogChat 

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Beyond the Buy Button | Image by Adrian from Pixabay

On Tuesday, June 23 our topic is Beyond the Buy Button! on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

We’re all shopping online more than ever, aren’t we?  But how do you choose where to shop? And have your expectations of customer service online and in person changed recently? Some of our shopping choices are dictated by current events, and some by what’s available. Come visit this topic with us!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How often do you shop online and has this changed recently? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. How are your expectations of an online shopping experience different from an in-person experience? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What do you think about an online shop continually asking you to rate your experience? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. Are you more or less loyal to an online shop than you’d be to a local vendor? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5.What reaction do you think a real shopper might give to someone at the till saying “can I ask you to complete a survey?” #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. What was a good example of customer service and where did you receive that service? (If you’d like to share.) #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. Without naming names, tell us briefly about a negative customer service experience. #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. Would you offer honest feedback to a company who was getting it WRONG or leave them to work out the algorithm when silence is the feedback? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. When would you willingly give up your email address in exchange for a discount code? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. If you had to give up online shopping today, how would that affect you? #DigiBlogChat

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Data Visualization: Charts, Graphs, and Maps–oh my! | Image by Alexa from Pixabay

On Tuesday, June 16 our topic is Data Visualization: Charts, Graphs, and Maps–oh my! on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Do you love infographics as much as I do? There are probably a thousand ways to represent data, and we’ll touch on just a few. Which ones are the best? Does it depend upon how your brain works? We’re used to certain types of data visualizations, such as spreadsheets. But maybe there’s another way. Or three. What you choose to pay attention to can determine how and how much you learn.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How does the story you want to hear influence the chart or graph you choose to see? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. When creating an infographic, how can you find out what your audience might find useful? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Are there any misleading scales or aggregations you need to avoid when viewing an infographic? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. How would a map creator balance interactivity (filters, zooms, etc.) and prevent overwhelming their audience? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. How does a color palette influence the interest you might have in a a chart or graph? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. What kinds of creative infographics have you seen lately? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What makes you immediately stop looking at a map or chart? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. How does an infographic become more trustworthy? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. Has a chart, graph, or map ever revealed something surprising to you? What was it? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. Have you ever used data visualization to discover your audience? Did you know that Fedica does this? #DigiBlogChat 

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Does Your News Choose You? | Image by kalhh from Pixabay

On Tuesday, June 9 we’ll discuss Does Your News Choose You? on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Do you remember when there were only three channels on TV, and you had to choose one to get your news? Now there might be hundreds of places where you could get news. But which are trustworthy? If you, like me, you still have questions about the reliability of news sources, this chat is for you. We do need to know which sources to trust. And now we also have to be concerned with algorithms. What you choose to like, read, and share can determine what the algorithm shows you.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. Who do you turn to when you want the real story–a person, trusted outlet, or platform? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. If you could only pick one way to get the news, what would it be–short videos, long format articles, live news, or something else? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. Where do you head first for the best local news–local Facebook page, local app, etc.? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. When do you prefer to catch up on the news (e.g., breakfast, lunchtime, at night)? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. How do you spot “breaking news”–Twitter, social feeds, group chats, etc.? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Which friend is your best news source and why? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What matters to you, in terms of news coverage? Speed, depth, accuracy, etc.? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. Where can you find news in case there’s an emergency (fire, flood, etc.)? #DigiBlogChat  

Q9. What types of news give you information overload? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. How do you keep up with the news without drowning (filters, time limits, etc.)? #DigiBlogChat 

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Tuesday, June 2nd, we’ll discuss Refreshing Your Pinterest Account | Image by John Quinlan

On Tuesday, June 2 we’ll discuss Refreshing your Pinterest Account on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Does everyone remember Pinterest? If you, like me, have put Pinterest on the back burner, maybe it’s time to revisit it. After all, it’s nearly summer and time for lighter topics and maybe topics that are more fun. We’ll talk about Pinterest, and more on Tuesday, as well as all the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How long has it been since you’ve been on Pinterest? Be honest. #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. What was your favorite way to use Pinterest in the past? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. If you returned to Pinterest, how would you use it now? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. Are there any boards or pins you might consider deleting or archiving? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. What current topics interest you now? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Could you follow five or six new accounts? What types would they be? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What boards or accounts could you unfollow to make your feed more relevant? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. What routine would work for you to help refresh your Pinterest interests? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. What types of accounts would you engage with to make your Pinterest account better? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What other suggestions would you have for someone refreshing their Pinterest account? #DigiBlogChat 

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Tuesday, May 26, we’ll discuss Friendships Across the Miles | Image by Cheryl Holt from Pixabay

On Tuesday, May 26, we’ll discuss Friendships Across the Miles on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Maricar (@maricarjagger.bsky.social) is someone who’s had plenty of friendships across the miles. She travels a bit and can visit those friends at times, so she’s the perfect person to have this conversation. We’ve all had long-distance friendships, haven’t we? If you have successfully navigated a long-distance friendship, how did that work out? Were there things you might do differently, and what were they? We’ll talk about long-distance friendships, and more on Tuesday, as well as all the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1.  How long is your longest friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. What is the biggest challenge in keeping in touch with friends? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What method do you use to keep in touch with friends? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. What activities do friends enjoy together on and off line? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. What qualities are important in keeping a friendship alive? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. How to prevent misunderstanding in a long-distance friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. How do you celebrate milestones in your life with friends across the miles? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. What is the benefit of a long-distance friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. Tell us in how many countries do you have friends? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What can strengthen a long-distance friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q11. Bonus: Have you met up with anyone from #DigiBlogChat

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