A few interesting links about Photography, Technology, Social Media, and Gadgets that I’ve come across recently. Some are smart, some are funny, and some are just plain dumb, but they are all interesting for one reason or another. Have a look and let me know what you think:

• Avoiding Lightroom’s backup? – John Beardsworth
  Speaking of Lightroom, you really should use the built-in backup tool. If only because it does an integrity check on the catalog. And then use TPG LR Backup too.
• My Recent Lightroom Plugin Activity over at the Photographer’s Toolbox | The Photo Geek
  If you are a photographer and you use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, then you really have to use TPG LR Backup to backup your configuration files and your catalog. And if you don't use Lightroom yet, you really should.
• CNN Lays Off Photojournalists, Citing the Accessibility of Quality Cameras
  The photography on CNN.com is about to change…
• (1) Google
  Do you want the new Google Bar right away? This is a trick to help you get it early. And to temporarily go back if you decide you don't like it.
• 31 things you are not doing | Rosh Sillars
  A great list of social and business activities that we could all do to help grow our businesses. Photography centric, but applicable on a much wider scope.