Tech Tips: What Is Facebook?

Check out our Tech Tip video of the week to find out what's all the fuss about Facebook.

Have you ever wondered: What’s the big deal about Facebook? Why do I need it? What can it do for me?

You can access Facebook using the web browser on your computer. You can also visit Facebook on your smartphone or tablet.

Have you ever wondered what happened to Lucy Jones, that cute girl you had a crush on in the fifth grade?

...Yeah, she was cute.

Facebook is the world’s largest social network, with more than a billion users worldwide. It’s designed to help you stay in touch with the people you care about. It can also help you find and reconnect with people — like Lucy — that you haven’t seen in years, even if they literally live on the other side of the world.

All you need to sign up for a free Facebook account is a valid email address.

So, what’s the big deal about Facebook?

1) Create an online profile to let people know what you like and what you’re up to.

2) Stay on top of the latest news and trends.

3) Find people you know — and meet people you don’t.

4) View the photos of people you love, and post your own as well.

5) Invite friends to concerts, reunions, parties, and other events. Easily share information with everyone on your invite list.

Do you use Facebook? What are some of your favorite aspects of the website? Are there things you wish Facebook could do that it can't now? Let us know in the comments below.