My Social Media for Seniors, 3rd edition

Published by Que Publishing (July 2, 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 Pinterestâ„¢
  • Connect with people and businesses on LinkedIn®
  • Tweet and retweet on Twitterâ„¢
  • Share photos on Instagramâ„¢
  • 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

  • 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

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