Published by Que Publishing (March 31, 2021) © 2020
Michael MillerMy Social Media for Seniors
Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most
Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do
Common-sense help whenever you run into problems
Tips and notes to help you along the way
Learn how to get the most out of social media!
We’ve identified the essential skills you need to stay connected with the people you care about; reconnect with old friends and classmates; and share your life with loved ones near and far.
Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you’re an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use!
· Learn the pros and cons of social media and how to use it safely
· Find out what to share–and what not to share–on social media
· Distinguish between fake news and real news online
· Use social media to find friends, family, schoolmates, and co-workers
· Keep in touch with friends and family on Facebook®
· Save and share interesting images on Pinterest™
· Connect with people and businesses on LinkedIn®
· Tweet and retweet on Twitter™
· Share photos on Instagram™
· Use Skype to participate in video chats with friends and family members
- Chapter 1 What Social Media Are–and Why We Use Them
- Chapter 2 Separating Fact from Fiction Online
- Chapter 3 What to Share–and What Not to Share–on Social Media
- Chapter 4 Using Social Media–Safely and Privately
- Chapter 5 Comparing the Most Popular Social Media
- Chapter 6 Keeping in Touch with Friends and Family on Facebook
- Chapter 7 Sharing Pictures and Videos on Facebook
- Chapter 8 Discovering Interesting Groups on Facebook
- Chapter 9 Configuring Facebook’s Privacy Settings
- Chapter 10 Following Interesting People on Twitter
- Chapter 11 Tweeting and Retweeting on Twitter
- Chapter 12 Pinning and Repinning on Pinterest
- Chapter 13 Finding Other Users and Boards to Follow on Pinterest
- Chapter 14 Fine-Tuning Your Professional Profile on LinkedIn
- Chapter 15 Connecting with People and Businesses on LinkedIn
- Chapter 16 Sharing Photos with Instagram
- Chapter 17 Getting Social on Message Boards and Comments Sections
- Chapter 18 Getting Social with Video Chats
- Chapter 19 Using Social Media to Find Old Friends
- Chapter 20 Exploring Other Social Media
- Glossary