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Enjoy the top social media sites with ease and security
Done correctly, social media is a way to connect friends, family, and the world while still maintaining security and privacy. Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram For Seniors For Dummies, 3rd Edition offers advice on how to enjoy the three most popular social media options while avoiding worry about who sees what you share.
Written by social media expert Marsha Collier, this book walks you through establishing accounts, making connections, and sharing content including photos and video. You learn the settings to adjust on each platform to maintain privacy and filter out the content you don't want. This book also explains the subtle art of avoiding or blocking people on social platforms without jeopardizing your real-world relationships!
Take control of what you share
Connect with others
Take and share your best pictures
Use social media as a news source
Social media sites are great fun once you learn how to cut through the clutter--and this book shows you how!
Auteur
Marsha Collier is a renowned social media strategist and bestselling author. She authored all editions of eBay For Dummies and co-hosts Computer and Technology Radio. Marsha even made headlines in 2014 when her husband proposed to her over Twitterthe first social media engagement on record!
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Share photos, albums, and videos The easy way to confidently enjoy your social media Are you looking for simple advice on using social media to connect with family and friends or to stay up to date on current events? This friendly guide walks you through setting up and enjoying a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram account without using confusing tech jargon. Author Marsha Collier even makes it easy to keep your account safe and secure with the latest privacy features. You'll learn the ins and outs of using the top three social media sites to catch up with old friends, keep in touch with loved ones, and fullyand safelyenjoy your online experience! Inside...
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Enjoy the top social media sites with ease and security
Done correctly, social media is a way to connect friends, family, and the world while still maintaining security and privacy. Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram For Seniors For Dummies, 3rd Edition offers advice on how to enjoy the three most popular social media options while avoiding worry about who sees what you share.
Written by social media expert Marsha Collier, this book walks you through establishing accounts, making connections, and sharing content including photos and video. You learn the settings to adjust on each platform to maintain privacy and filter out the content you don't want. This book also explains the subtle art of avoiding or blocking people on social platforms without jeopardizing your real-world relationships!
Use social media as a news source
Social media sites are great fun once you learn how to cut through the clutterand this book shows you how!
Contenu
Introduction 1
About This Book 2
Conventions Used in This Book 3
Foolish Assumptions 5
Icons Used in This Book 5
Beyond the Book 6
Feedback, Please 7
Part 1: Getting Started with Social Networking 9
Chapter 1: Getting Equipped for the Internet 11
Select Hardware to Match Your Needs 12
Know What Options to Look For 16
Shop for Your Device of Choice 19
Browse for a Browser 20
Chapter 2: Connecting to the Internet 25
Select an Internet Service Provider 26
Choose a Broadband Network Option 29
Connect a Powerline Network 31
Set Up a Wireless Network 33
Protect Your Privacy and Stay Safe Online 36
Chapter 3: So Much About Email (and Safety) 41
Check Out Places to Get Your Email Service 43
Choose a Web-Based Email Provider 44
Pick a Pick-Proof Password 48
Sign Up for a Gmail Account 50
Add Your Contacts 54
Compose and Send an Email 55
Chapter 4: Speaking the Social Networking Language 59
Gather on Facebook 60
Communicate through Twitter 62
Video-Chat with Friends and Family on Skype 63
Get Connected on LinkedIn 64
See It All on YouTube 65
Have Your Say on Blogspot 67
Archive and Share Pictures on Google Photos 68
Stream Music on Pandora 69
Stream TV and Movies on Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime 71
Chapter 5: Sharing in the 21st Century: Acronyms, Posts, Photos, and Videos 73
Give Credit When You Share 74
Make Your Links Short 77
Internet Slang Is a Language of its Own 82
Find and Share Videos on YouTube 84
Pin a Few of Your Favorite Things 89
Part 2: Putting Your Face onto Facebook 93
Chapter 6: Signing Up and Prepping Your Facebook Profile 95
Sign Up for a Facebook Account 96
Upload Your Profile Photo 98
Find Friends Initially 101
Add Your Personal Information 103
Confirm You Are You 104
Fill Out Other Profile Information 106
Edit Your Timeline Later 111
Chapter 7: Preparing to Share Info 113
Get Your Privacy Settings in Place 114
Meet Your Facebook Home Page 123
Review Your Timeline Page 126
Update Your Status 129
Delete a Status Update or Other Post 131
Add a Photo to Your Timeline 132
Add Life Events to Your Timeline 132
Share a YouTube Video on Facebook 133
Chapter 8: Connecting with Friends and Family 135
Make the Navigation Bar Your First Stop 136
Find a Friend with Facebook Search 139
Send a Friend Request 141
Find Friends in Other Friends' Lists 142
Respond to a Friend Request 143
Make Facebook Lists 145
Hide a Friend's Posts 146
Send Direct Messages to Friends 148
Retrieve a Private Message 149
Chat with Friends or Video Call 150
Post Updates on a Friend's Wall 152
Comment on a Friend's Status 152
Remove Messages from Your Wall 153
Chapter 9: Adding Photos and Videos to Facebook 155
Upload a Photo to Your Account 156
Create a Photo Album 159
Tag Photos 163
Untag Yourself in a Photo 166
Delete a Photo 167
Upload a Video to Facebook 168
Broadcast Live Video on Facebook 169
Chapter 10: Exploring the Extras: Groups, Events, Watch, and Games 173 Find Your Favorite Th...