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Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram For Seniors For Dummies, 3rd Edition
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Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram For Seniors For Dummies, 3rd Edition

by Marsha Collier
December 2018
Beginner content levelBeginner
352 pages
7h 18m
English
For Dummies
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Chapter 1

Getting Equipped for the Internet

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Select Hardware to Match Your Needs

Bullet Know What Options to Look For

Bullet Shop for Your Device of Choice

Bullet Browse for a Browser

Don’t worry, I’m not going to tell you that you need really fancy equipment to get started online, but you must have a computer, tablet, or at the least a smartphone. These days, there are more choices than you can imagine for joining the online social scene. If you’re in the market for some technology to get you there, you’ve got a few choices, which I tell you about in this chapter.

Shopping for a computer or other Internet-capable device can be a dizzying experience. In fact, it’s downright confusing. I suggest you go to a store and kick a few tires (or try out a few keyboards) before you make a decision. Also, recognize that your decisions about digital equipment depend on how and where you plan to connect online. Follow my advice in this chapter to evaluate your computer use and find the right source for your equipment.

Along with your hardware of choice and an Internet connection (see Chapter 2), you ...

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