My Social Media for Seniors

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.comFollow the author on Twitter: @molehillgroup

• Chapter 1 What Social Media Are–and Why We Use ThemUnderstanding Social MediaDefining Social MediaUnderstanding How Social Media WorksBuilding Social CommunitiesA Short History of Social MediaWho Uses Social Media–and WhyWhy You’ll Want to Use Social MediaChapter 2 Separating Fact from Fiction OnlineWhy False Information Flourishes OnlineSpreading Lies–Online and OffA Few Examples...And a Few More...Why Do People Believe Fake News?How to Recognize Fake News, Propaganda, and Opinions OnlineFake NewsOutright LiesConspiracy TheoriesPropagandaBiased NewsOpinionsSatireSome “Fake News” Is RealHow to Tell Real News from Fake NewsConsider the SourceVerify with Multiple SourcesConsider What Is Being SaidCheck with SnopesCheck with Media Bias/Fact CheckIf a Politician Says It’s Fake, It’s Probably RealHow to Avoid Spreading Fake NewsRead It Before You Share ItCheck It Out Before You Share ItIf Someone Questions It, Remove ItChapter 3 What to Share–and What Not to Share–on Social MediaWriting a Proper PostKeep It ShortKeep It CasualShow It If You CanPosting Things That People Want to ReadThings You Probably Shouldn’t Share OnlineTen Things to Avoid When Posting Online1. Don’t Post if You Don’t Have Anything to Say2. Don’t Pick a Fight3. Don’t Post Anything That Could Be Used Against You4. Don’t Post Overly Personal Information5. Don’t Gripe6. Don’t Post Personal Contact Information7. Don’t Post Your Constant Whereabouts8. Don’t Post Rumors, Hoaxes, and Urban Legends9. Don’t Post About People Without Their Permission10. Don’t Post Sensitive InformationJoining a Conversation–or NotWhen to Join a Conversation, and When to Bow OutWhat to Share–and What Not to ShareWhen to Tag Yourself–and Others–in PhotosChapter 4 Using Social Media–Safely and PrivatelyIs It Safe to Use Social Media?Smarter Social NetworkingThink Before You Click or TapThink Before You PostDon’t Accept Every Friend RequestUnfriend People Who Aren’t FriendlyKeep Your Contacts PrivateDon’t Download Third-Party ApplicationsDon’t Play Social GamesConfigure Your Privacy and Security SettingsUse Strong PasswordsUse Different Passwords for Each AccountInstall Anti-Malware Tools on Your DeviceTrust Your InstinctsKeeping Your Private Information PrivateChapter 5 Comparing the Most Popular Social MediaExamining Different Types of Social MediaSocial NetworksMedia Sharing NetworksMicroblogging ServicesMessage Boards and Comment SectionsDiscovering the Top Social MediaFacebookPinterestLinkedInTwitterInstagramChapter 6 Keeping in Touch with Friends and Family on FacebookSigning Up and Signing InCreate a New Facebook AccountSign In to FacebookSign Out of Your Facebook AccountNavigating FacebookNavigate Facebook’s Android AppNavigate Facebook’s iPhone AppNavigate Facebook’s iPad AppNavigate the Facebook Website on a ComputerFinding Facebook FriendsFind Friends on Your PhoneFind Friends on the Facebook WebsiteSearch for FriendsAccept a Friend RequestUnfriend a FriendReading the News FeedView Status UpdatesView Links to Web PagesLike and Comment on an UpdateShare an UpdatePosting Status Updates to Your FriendsPost a Status UpdatePost a Link to a Web PageChapter 7 Sharing Pictures and Videos on FacebookViewing Friends’ Photos and VideosView Photos in Your News FeedView Videos in Your News FeedView a Friend’s Photo AlbumsShare a Photo or VideoDownload a PhotoSharing Your Own Photos and VideosShare a Photo or Video from Your Mobile PhoneChapter 8 Discovering Interesting Groups on FacebookParticipating in Facebook GroupsSearch for GroupsBrowse For and Join GroupsVisit a Group PageRead and Reply to Group PostsPost to the GroupView Group MembersGet Notified of Group ActivityLeave a GroupFollowing Companies and Celebrities on FacebookSearch for Companies and Public FiguresView a Facebook PageChapter 9 Configuring Facebook’s Privacy SettingsWhat Facebook Tracks–and WhyConfiguring Privacy OptionsReview Important Privacy SettingsControl Facebook’s Face RecognitionConfiguring Account Security OptionsReview Account Security SettingsConfiguring Advertising PreferencesReview Facebook Ad SettingsViewing Your Facebook InformationAccess and Manage Your InformationChapter 10 Following Interesting People on TwitterSigning Up and Signing OnCreate and Log In To Your Account–from the Twitter AppCreate and Log In To Your Account–on the WebNavigating TwitterNavigate the Twitter AppNavigate the Twitter WebsiteFinding Tweeters to FollowAccept Twitter’s RecommendationsFollow Your ContactsSearch for People and Organizations to FollowUnfollow a UserViewing Your Twitter FeedView TweetsReply to a TweetChapter 11 Tweeting and Retweeting on TwitterPosting Your Own TweetsPost a Tweet from the Twitter WebsitePost a Tweet from the Mobile AppMention Other UsersUse HashtagsTweet a Picture or Video from Your PhoneTweet a Stored PhotoAdd Your Location to a TweetRetweeting Tweets from OthersRetweet from the WebsiteRetweet from the Mobile AppChapter 12 Pinning and Repinning on PinterestGetting to Know PinterestNavigate the Pinterest WebsiteNavigate the Pinterest AppViewing and Saving PinsView a Pin on the Pinterest WebsiteView a Pin in the Mobile AppSave a PinSaving Pins from the WebSave a Pin from a Web Page on Your ComputerSave a Pin from a Web Page on Your PhoneCreating New BoardsCreate a BoardView Your Boards and PinsChapter 13 Finding Other Users and Boards to Follow on PinterestBrowsing and Searching for PinsBrowse via CategorySearch by KeywordSearching for People and BoardsFind and Follow Interesting BoardsFind Other Users to FollowUnfollow a BoardChapter 14 Fine-Tuning Your Professional Profile on LinkedInSigning Up and Logging InCreate a New AccountSign In to Your AccountCreating an Effective ProfileEdit Your IntroAdd or Change a Profile PictureChapter 15 Connecting with People and Businesses on LinkedInFinding New ConnectionsAccept LinkedIn’s RecommendationsSearch Your Email ContactsFind Former Co-Workers and ClassmatesWorking with Messages and Status UpdatesRead and Reply to MessagesCompose a New MessagePost a Status UpdateParticipating in GroupsFind and Join a GroupInteract with Group MembersChapter 16 Sharing Photos with InstagramGetting Started with InstagramDownload and Install the Instagram AppEdit Your User ProfileLink to Your Other Social Media AccountsFollowing Friends, Family, and OthersFind Facebook FriendsFind ContactsView Friends’ Photos and VideosShooting and Sharing Photos and VideosShoot and Share a PhotoShoot and Share a VideoChapter 17 Getting Social on Message Boards and Comments SectionsHow Message Boards WorkFinding Internet Message BoardsReading and Posting to Message BoardsRead and Reply to MessagesStart a New ThreadChapter 18 Getting Social with Video ChatsUnderstanding Video ChattingVideo Chatting with SkypeAdd a ContactMake a Video CallChapter 19 Using Social Media to Find Old FriendsChoosing the Right Social NetworkStart with FacebookLook for Business Contacts on LinkedInParticipate in Online Message ForumsSearching for Specific FriendsSearching for Friends from Your Hometown, School, or WorkplaceLooking for Mutual FriendsLooking for Friends in Facebook GroupsChapter 20 Exploring Other Social MediaDiscovering Other Social NetworksDiscovering Media-Sharing ServicesDiscovering Other Microblogging ServicesDiscovering Mobile-Messaging MediaExploring Other Social WebsitesGlossary9780135911631 TOC 6/4/2019