2. What exactly is Facebook®?
Facebook® is a “social networking website”.
You can do plentey of things including
• Chat
• Share videos, pictures
• Play online flash games
• Create & join Groups
• Create Events
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4. History
Facebook® was founded
in 2004 by Harvard .
Student Mark E. Zuckerberg
with help from his
roommates Dustin
Moskovitz and Chris Hughes.
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9. Staying safe on Facebook®/ Internet
Available on www.facebook.com/safety/ :
Some important safety tips when using Facebook®:
• Keep the amount of private information minimum.
• Never post information like your address, birthday,
telephone number, class schedule, or anything
else.
• Keep your password a secret
• Make sure to adjust your privacy setting so only
people you want to review you page can
• Block and report anyone that sends you unwanted
or inappropriate communications
10. A Guide to Staying Safe on
Facebook®/ Internet:
Major points available on www.facebook.com/safety/
• More information regarding Internet safety can be
found on the following sites:
OnguardOnline.gov
WiredSafety.org
Commonsense.com
Ncmec.org
TRUSTe.org
ConnectSafely.org
NetSmartz.org
WebWiseKids.org
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12. Advantages of Facebook®:
• It is free of cost.
• It’s a social network- It’s a great way to keep in touch with
friends and also make new friends. You can meet people with
your same interest or hobbies, and even connect with people
in your same field of study or job.
• Facebook® allows you to share information and photos, you
can blog about a topic of interest, and you can also connect to
other applications like, Twitter or Flickr.
• Facebook® allows people to connect, to learn from each
other, to discuss issues, viewpoints and share advice. You can
also join groups having similar likes and dislikes.