My Social Media for Seniors, 3rd edition
Published by Que Publishing (August 1, 2019) © 2020
- Michael R. Miller
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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
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
- Facebook security and privacy changes
- Changes to Facebook interface and functionality (including Facebook Live video)
- Changes to Pinterest interface and functionality
- Focus on Skype and Facebook Video Chat (and NOT on Google Hangouts)
- Coverage of new social media, such as Tik Tok, and removing coverage of older social media no longer with us, such as Google+
Chapter 1 What Social Media Are–and Why We Use Them
Understanding Social Media
Defining Social Media
Understanding How Social Media Works
Building Social Communities
A Short History of Social Media
Who Uses Social Media–and Why
Why You’ll Want to Use Social Media
Chapter 2 Separating Fact from Fiction Online
Why False Information Flourishes Online
Spreading Lies–Online and Off
A Few Examples…
And a Few More…
Why Do People Believe Fake News?
How to Recognize Fake News, Propaganda, and Opinions Online
Fake News
Outright Lies
Conspiracy Theories
Propaganda
Biased News
Opinions
Satire
Some “Fake News” Is Real
How to Tell Real News from Fake News
Consider the Source
Verify with Multiple Sources
Consider What Is Being Said
Check with Snopes
Check with Media Bias/Fact Check
If a Politician Says It’s Fake, It’s Probably Real
How to Avoid Spreading Fake News
Read It Before You Share It
Check It Out Before You Share It
If Someone Questions It, Remove It
Chapter 3 What to Share–and What Not to Share–on Social Media
Writing a Proper Post
Keep It Short
Keep It Casual
Show It If You Can
Posting Things That People Want to Read
Things You Probably Shouldn’t Share Online
Ten Things to Avoid When Posting Online
1. Don’t Post if You Don’t Have Anything to Say
2. Don’t Pick a Fight
3. Don’t Post Anything That Could Be Used Against You
4. Don’t Post Overly Personal Information
5. Don’t Gripe
6. Don’t Post Personal Contact Information
7. Don’t Post Your Constant Whereabouts
8. Don’t Post Rumors, Hoaxes, and Urban Legends
9. Don’t Post About People Without Their Permission
10. Don’t Post Sensitive Information
Joining a Conversation–or Not
When to Join a Conversation, and When to Bow Out
What to Share–and What Not to Share
When to Tag Yourself–and Others–in Photos
Chapter 4 Using Social Media–Safely and Privately
Is It Safe to Use Social Media?
Smarter Social Networking
Think Before You Click or Tap
Think Before You Post
Don’t Accept Every Friend Request
Unfriend People Who Aren’t Friendly
Keep Your Contacts Private
Don’t Download Third-Party Applications
Don’t Play Social Games
Configure Your Privacy and Security Settings
Use Strong Passwords
Use Different Passwords for Each Account
Install Anti-Malware Tools on Your Device
Trust Your Instincts
Keeping Your Private Information Private
Chapter 5 Comparing the Most Popular Social Media
Examining Different Types of Social Media
Social Networks
Media Sharing Networks
Microblogging Services
Message Boards and Comment Sections
Discovering the Top Social Media
Chapter 6 Keeping in Touch with Friends and Family on Facebook
Signing Up and Signing In
Create a New Facebook Account
Sign In to Facebook
Sign Out of Your Facebook Account
Navigating Facebook
Navigate Facebook’s Android App
Navigate Facebook’s iPhone App
Navigate Facebook’s iPad App
Navigate the Facebook Website on a Computer
Finding Facebook Friends
Find Friends on Your Phone
Find Friends on the Facebook Website
Search for Friends
Accept a Friend Request
Unfriend a Friend
Reading the News Feed
View Status Updates
View Links to Web Pages
Like and Comment on an Update
Share an Update
Posting Status Updates to Your Friends
Post a Status Update
Post a Link to a Web Page
Chapter 7 Sharing Pictures and Videos on Facebook
Viewing Friends’ Photos and Videos
View Photos in Your News Feed
View Videos in Your News Feed
View a Friend’s Photo Albums
Share a Photo or Video
Download a Photo
Sharing Your Own Photos and Videos
Share a Photo or Video from Your Mobile Phone
Chapter 8 Discovering Interesting Groups on Facebook
Participating in Facebook Groups
Search for Groups
Browse For and Join Groups
Visit a Group Page
Read and Reply to Group Posts
Post to the Group
View Group Members
Get Notified of Group Activity
Leave a Group
Following Companies and Celebrities on Facebook
Search for Companies and Public Figures
View a Facebook Page
Chapter 9 Configuring Facebook’s Privacy Settings
What Facebook Tracks–and Why
Configuring Privacy Options
Review Important Privacy Settings
Control Facebook’s Face Recognition
Configuring Account Security Options
Review Account Security Settings
Configuring Advertising Preferences
Review Facebook Ad Settings
Viewing Your Facebook Information
Access and Manage Your Information
Chapter 10 Following Interesting People on Twitter
Signing Up and Signing On
Create and Log In To Your Account–from the Twitter App
Create and Log In To Your Account–on the Web
Navigating Twitter
Navigate the Twitter App
Navigate the Twitter Website
Finding Tweeters to Follow
Accept Twitter’s Recommendations
Follow Your Contacts
Search for People and Organizations to Follow
Unfollow a User
Viewing Your Twitter Feed
View Tweets
Reply to a Tweet
Chapter 11 Tweeting and Retweeting on Twitter
Posting Your Own Tweets
Post a Tweet from the Twitter Website
Post a Tweet from the Mobile App
Mention Other Users
Use Hashtags
Tweet a Picture or Video from Your Phone
Tweet a Stored Photo
Add Your Location to a Tweet
Retweeting Tweets from Others
Retweet from the Website
Retweet from the Mobile App
Chapter 12 Pinning and Repinning on Pinterest
Getting to Know Pinterest
Navigate the Pinterest Website
Navigate the Pinterest App
Viewing and Saving Pins
View a Pin on the Pinterest Website
View a Pin in the Mobile App
Save a Pin
Saving Pins from the Web
Save a Pin from a Web Page on Your Computer
Save a Pin from a Web Page on Your Phone
Creating New Boards
Create a Board
View Your Boards and Pins
Chapter 13 Finding Other Users and Boards to Follow on Pinterest
Browsing and Searching for Pins
Browse via Category
Search by Keyword
Searching for People and Boards
Find and Follow Interesting Boards
Find Other Users to Follow
Unfollow a Board
Chapter 14 Fine-Tuning Your Professional Profile on LinkedIn
Signing Up and Logging In
Create a New Account
Sign In to Your Account
Creating an Effective Profile
Edit Your Intro
Add or Change a Profile Picture
Chapter 15 Connecting with People and Businesses on LinkedIn
Finding New Connections
Accept LinkedIn’s Recommendations
Search Your Email Contacts
Find Former Co-Workers and Classmates
Working with Messages and Status Updates
Read and Reply to Messages
Compose a New Message
Post a Status Update
Participating in Groups
Find and Join a Group
Interact with Group Members
Chapter 16 Sharing Photos with Instagram
Getting Started with Instagram
Download and Install the Instagram App
Edit Your User Profile
Link to Your Other Social Media Accounts
Following Friends, Family, and Others
Find Facebook Friends
Find Contacts
View Friends’ Photos and Videos
Shooting and Sharing Photos and Videos
Shoot and Share a Photo
Shoot and Share a Video
Chapter 17 Getting Social on Message Boards and Comments Sections
How Message Boards Work
Finding Internet Message Boards
Reading and Posting to Message Boards
Read and Reply to Messages
Start a New Thread
Chapter 18 Getting Social with Video Chats
Understanding Video Chatting
Video Chatting with Skype
Add a Contact
Make a Video Call
Chapter 19 Using Social Media to Find Old Friends
Choosing the Right Social Network
Start with Facebook
Look for Business Contacts on LinkedIn
Participate in Online Message Forums
Searching for Specific Friends
Searching for Friends from Your Hometown, School, or Workplace
Looking for Mutual Friends
Looking for Friends in Facebook Groups
Chapter 20 Exploring Other Social Media
Discovering Other Social Networks
Discovering Media-Sharing Services
Discovering Other Microblogging Services
Discovering Mobile-Messaging Media
Exploring Other Social Websites
Glossary
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Michael Miller is a prolific and popular writer, known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. He has written more than 200 nonfiction books over the past three decades, with more than 1.5 million copies sold worldwide. He writes about a variety of topics, including technology, business, and music. His best-selling books for Que include My TV for Seniors, My Facebook for Seniors, My iPad for Seniors, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, My Smart Home for Seniors, My Google Chromebook, and Computer Basics: Absolute Beginner’s Guide.
Find out more at the author’s website: www.millerwriter.com
Follow the author on Twitter: @molehillgroup
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