http://www.thecreativitypipeline.com A Presentation for the Quad Cities Computer Society!!! Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:03:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What is Facebook? Facebook is a social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc.[1] Users can add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region*. *taken from Wikipedia http://www.thecreativitypipeline.com/2009/08/08/facebook/ Facebook will guide you through the sign up process. All you need to do is enter a few simple things and you will be on your way!     Adding Your Information - you can add as much or as little information about yourself as you wish. View and Edit Profile Here is an example ... http://www.thecreativitypipeline.com/2009/08/08/sign-up/ There are two main navigational pages you will frequently use on Facebook. Home Page - from the Home Page you can quickly update your status, as well as, see a feed of your and your friends' activities.  On the right side of your Home Page you can see Requests, Suggestions, and ... http://www.thecreativitypipeline.com/2009/08/08/navigation/ Now that you have signed up and found a few of your friends, how can you connect and communicate with more? Finding More - One easy way to find some new friends is to see who your friends are friends with.  Facebook tries to help you with this by showing you ... http://www.thecreativitypipeline.com/2009/08/08/friends/ Facebook allows you to express your interests and life in many different ways. From simple status updates to photo galleries, and even joining groups and fan clubs for your favorite things. Status Updates - simply type in what you are doing or thinking. All status updates begin with your name and ... http://www.thecreativitypipeline.com/2009/08/08/personalize-your-page/ Applications are small programs that exist on your Facebook account. They range from playing games to connecting you to your social networks. Here are some examples that we both use: Games - solitaire, poker, dice, word games, and more. Quizzes - create your own or choose from hundreds to take.  Find out things like ... http://www.thecreativitypipeline.com/2009/08/08/applications/ Pros: Reconnecting with old friends. Keeping in touch with friends and family near and far. Making new friends in your area and around the world. Making new friends with people with similar interests. Sharing photos with friends and family. Keeping track of important dates and events. Cons: It can be difficult to find exactly what you are looking for with ... http://www.thecreativitypipeline.com/2009/08/08/pros-and-cons/