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How can seniors access social media? Seniors can access social media through a phone, on a computer or a tablet. Social media can be a bit intimidating, but it’s one of the easiest ways to keep in touch with friends and family—and it’s very easy to set up, requiring no extra costs or fees. If you’re new to social media, start with one account on the platform that most of your friends and family use, like Facebook or Instagram.
If you don’t already have an email account, set one up first. An email account will help you to set up your social media accounts. There are many great, free email services, such as Gmail and Outlook. These sites will walk you through the steps of setting up an account and a password.
Facebook is one of the easiest ways to keep in touch with family and friends. You can make a free Facebook account, which also has tools to help you find the people you know so that you can connect with them. It’s easy to access Facebook either through your web browser or by using the app on your phone. Both methods give you access to all the features of the site and are equally easy to use, though having a full keyboard on your computer is convenient if you’re a slow typer on your phone.
Pinterest is a site for keeping track of images you find online and sharing them with others. You can also upload and share your own images. Pinterest is great for getting new ideas for craft projects, recipes, or home improvements. You don’t need an account to look around Pinterest, but you do in order to pin your own images. You can join Pinterest for free.
YouTube YouTube is one of the biggest places on the internet for watching online videos. Anyone can post to YouTube, so you can find everything from professionally produced TV shows to home movies and everything in between. You don’t need an account to watch YouTube, but if you have a Google account or Gmail, you can sign in to keep track of the videos you like or want to watch again. You can even upload your own videos if you want. (责任编辑：) |
