7 tips for staying in touch
From blogging to webcams to Windows Live Spaces, find new and fun ways to connect
By Jessica Padykula
You could call computers the new hub of social networking. Want to find friends, share interests, build your social circle, or update others on what's going on in your life? All you need is a little technology.
Whether it's sharing photos and videos, posting your latest adventures to a blog, or chatting with friends overseas—live and in person via webcam, there are countless ways to stay in touch with everyone you know and love.
We've put together a list of seven articles aimed at helping you stay connected to friends and family regardless of time or distance.
1. | Get started blogging
Use Windows Live Spaces to keep friends and family up to date on what you're up to. Post photos and videos, and share your thoughts in a blog. |
2. | Use instant messaging and video to stay in touch
Rather than picking up the phone or composing an e-mail, stay in touch with far-away relatives and friends using a webcam and Windows Live Messenger. |
3. | Create an online photo album
Photos are meant to be seen. Find out how you can post your photos on the web so you can show them off to friends and family. |
4. | Take super snapshots on vacation
Not everyone can be a photography expert, but there are some simple tips that can greatly improve your snapping skills and help you take photos that everyone will enjoy. |
5. | Instant travel-tales: Share your vacation in real-time
Let your friends and family share your vacation adventures every step of the way, with the help of free blog, photo-sharing, and social networking Web sites. |
6. | Form your own online community
Whether your passions are food and wine, books and film, or sports and model airplanes, you can either find or create an online group of like-minded individuals. |
7. | Bridge long distances—with a webcam
Unfortunately, we can't always have our loved ones close by. If distance is an issue, use a webcam to stay close and actually see your friends and family as you chat. |
Article written by Jessica Padykula and adapted from an original piece from Microsoft Home Magazine.
