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Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies
By: Marsha ColliereBook Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Imprint: For Dummies
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A fun and easy social media guide for the over-55 set
People over 55 were the fastest-growing user group on Facebook in the first half of 2009, and they’re flocking to Twitter at a faster rate than their under-20 grandchildren. From basic information about establishing an Internet connection to rediscovering old friends, sharing messages and photos, and keeping in touch instantly with Twitter, this book by online expert Marsha Collier helps seniors jump right into social media. Seniors are recognizing the communication possibilities of Facebook and Twitter and are signing up in record numbers This plain-English guide explains how to get online, set up a Facebook profile, locate friends, post public and private messages, share photos, create events, follow local businesses and friends on Twitter, create a blog, play games, and more Marsha Collier explains every step with the same friendly, comfortable style that has made her eBay For Dummies books bestsellers
Facebook & Twitter For Seniors For Dummies supplies everything seniors need to function confidently on these two social media platforms.
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| Title of Computers eBook: Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies | |
| Release Date: 08-13-2010 | |
| Publisher: For Dummies |
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Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies
Chapter One
Get ready to ...-> Pick Hardware to Match Your Computer Use 12
-> Know What Hardware Options to Look For 16
-> Shop for Your Computer of Choice 19
-> Browse for a Browser 21
Getting a Computer Ready for the Internet
Don't worry, I'm not going to tell you that you need really fancy equipment to get started online, but you must have a computer. These days, there are more choices than you can imagine for joining the online social scene. If you're in the market for a computer, you've got a few choices, which I tell you about in this chapter.
Shopping for a computer can be a dizzying experience. As a matter of fact, it's downright confusing. I suggest you go to a store and kick a few tires (or try out a few keyboards) before you make a decision. Also, recognize that your decisions about computer equipment depend on how and where you plan to use your computer. Follow my advice in this chapter to evaluate your computer use and find the right source for your equipment.
Along with your hardware of choice and an Internet connection (see Chapter 2), you need just one more item — a software program — to interact with online social sites (such as Facebook and Twitter). When you get a computer, you get an Internet browser for free. A browser is the software program that lets your computer talk to the Internet. It's like having your own private cyberchauffeur. In this chapter, I also tell you a little about the common browsers that are readily available.
Pick Hardware to Mat
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