Get connected! 10 tips for getting — and staying — in touch
Find new and fun ways to connect
Compiled 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 sharing photos and videos, posting your latest adventures to a blog, or chatting with friends overseas (live and in person via webcam), you can use countless ways to stay in touch with everyone you know and love.
We’ve put together a list of 10 articles aimed at getting you — and keeping you — connected to friends and family regardless of time or distance.
- Blog basics: Learn how to keep an online journal
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.
- Tell the world about baby — digital style
Have baby stories to tell? Share your little one’s latest and greatest achievements with the help of technology. Kids don’t stay little forever so document every important age and stage.
- Keep in touch with Instant Messenger
It’s not always easy to find time to pick up the phone or compose an e-mail. Have access to all of your friends any time of day with Windows Live Messenger.
- Picture this! Flip through online albums
Photos are meant to be seen. Find out where you can post your photos on the web so you can show them off to friends and family.
- Share your digital photos
Having a digital camera means being able to take countless photos. Instead of leaving them on your camera or PC, learn how to sort, organize and share your best pics.
- 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. Once you’ve taken all those great photos, learn how to share them with friends and family.
- Form your own online community
Whether your passions are food and wine, books and film, or sports and model airplanes, you can find or create an online group of like-minded individuals. Share stories, make plans, and keep in touch with technology.
- Webcam basics — how do they work ?
Get the lowdown on buying, setting up and using a webcam so you can spend time with loved ones even when you’re in different time zones.
- 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.
- Help! Find LifeCam answers
Find out everything there is to know — from set-up to ease of use — about the Microsoft LifeCam and start chatting!
