Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Your posthumous profile page can now be managed by someone you designate to handle that part of your online legacy. Jon Skillings is an editorial director at CNET ...

A few months ago, a friend of mine passed away. The first thing I did was visit her Facebook page, where others had posted comments in her memory. Her mom even let everyone know about the upcoming ...

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Of all the things you want to do after losing a loved one, ...

When a loved one passes away, their Facebook account and all the accompanying memories, such as photos and other posts, may eventually be deleted due to inactivity. However, you can also memorialize ...

The first question you ask when you create a Facebook account should be, “Do I want people to see this?” All of the information, photos, and favorites you’re posting are at least partially public, and ...

I was doing some poking around in my Facebook account settings this week and I came across a setting that I needed to configure – the Legacy contact. I hope you’re familiar with the setting, but I ...

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Starting Thursday, Facebook users will be able to designate a friend or relative to manage their Facebook account in the event of their death. The designated "legacy contact" ...

Inheritance is now possible on Facebook. — -- Facebook is now letting its 1.35 billion users decide what will happen to their accounts when they die. Beginning today, users will see an option in ...

While many people have prepared wills for their earthly possessions, many people never consider what will happen with their digital data and who might inherit it. Or if that’s even possible. Google, ...

Any family member or friend can send Facebook a memorialization request for a deceased user. Posts and photos the person shared will stay on the page and will be visible to friends. Matt Slocum / AP I ...