📱 Class 7 Computer Notes – Social Networking
➥ Social Networking is the use of online platforms or websites to build and maintain relationships, share information, and communicate with people across the world.
➯These platforms allow users to connect, post updates, share photos/videos, and interact through comments, messages, and groups.
➭ Examples:-| Logo | Platform / Service 🌍📱 |
|---|---|
| ⓕ | Facebook – A social networking site to connect, share posts, photos, and videos. |
| 🗨 | Messenger – Facebook’s chatting app for instant messages, calls, and video chats. |
| 𝕏 | X (formerly Twitter) – Platform for short messages, trending news, and discussions. |
| ℹ️ | LinkedIn – A professional network for jobs, business connections, and skill sharing. |
| 🅾 | Instagram – Focused on sharing photos, reels, and visual stories with followers. |
| ♻️ | E-Greetings & Cloud Sharing – Includes platforms like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox for sending greetings, files, and documents online. |
Facebook
➯Facebook is one of the most popular and widely used social networking platforms. It was launched in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his college friends at Harvard University. itially created for students, Facebook quickly expanded and became a global social media giant.
➭People use Facebook to post updates, share photos, videos, and connect with friends and family members all around the world.
👨 Founder: Mark Zuckerberg (with Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris Hughes)
Messenger
➥ Messenger is Facebook’s instant messaging app for sending texts, photos, videos, and making voice/video calls instantly.
➯ Its logo—a blue chat bubble with a white lightning bolt—represents fast and dynamic communication.
➯ 👨 Developed by: Facebook (Mark Zuckerberg)
X (formerly Twitter)
➥ X is a microblogging platform where users share short messages called “tweets”.
➯ It’s used to express opinions, share news, and stay updated with global trends.
➯ 👨 Founders: Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, Evan Williams
LinkedIn
➥ LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that helps people build career connections, find jobs, and share professional achievements.
➯ 👨 Founders: Reid Hoffman, Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly, Jean-Luc Vaillant
Instagram
➥ Instagram focuses on sharing photos, reels, and stories.
➯ It allows users to edit pictures, interact through likes and comments, and chat via DMs.
➯ 👨 Founders: Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger
E-Greetings & Cloud Sharing
➥ E-Greetings platforms like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox help share digital greetings, files, and documents online securely and efficiently.
➯ 📄 Use: File sharing, collaboration, and online storage
- Helps people stay connected globally.
- Promotes learning and knowledge sharing.
- Supports online business and marketing.
- Useful for career growth and networking.
- Spreads awareness about social issues.
- Risk of online scams and fake profiles.
- Cyberbullying and privacy issues.
- Can cause addiction and reduce productivity.
- May spread false news or misinformation.
➥Google Drive is a cloud storage service by Google that allows users to store, share, and access files online safely.
- Go to drive.google.com in your browser.
- Sign in using your Google account.
- You can now upload, create, and share files securely.
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