| FollowFriday : On any given Friday, thousands upon thousands (maybe even millions) of Twitter users enter the hashtag #FollowFriday (or #FF), followed by one or more “mentions.” The idea is for users to share the names of other “interesting people” that they follow and think you should too. These recommendations serve as positive comment cards for the digitally inclined.
JumpstartMyPC.com has decided to bring FollowFriday to our blog. Read on and, if you are so inclined, add these “interesting people” to your own list. |
FollowFriday – Round 5
StumbleUpon.com is “one of the biggest names in social discovery” (quote from mashable.com). Basically, stumbleupon.com is a way for users to find out about new and interesting sites that match their interests. Have you ever found yourself sitting at the computer, thinking “what should I look at today? Are there any great sites that I don’t know about?”
With stumbleupon.com, and the stumbleupon toolbar, one click of the mouse will bring up a new site. “Like it” if that is something that interests you or give it a thumbs down if that is really not your cup of tea. The service is FREE and it is something that I use every day. Let this digital matchmaker introduce you to something new on the web.
Web Site: http://www.stumbleupon.com
Facebook: StumbleUpon-Facebook
Twitter: http://twitter.com/stumbleUpon
StumbleUpon is Your Digital Matchmaker
Switched.com covers the intersection of the digital world with entertainment, sports, art, fashion and the coolest gadgets for everyday living. Similar to Engadget.com and Gizmodo.com, this site follows and reports on the latest techno-trends and devices. They post several new articles each day and add their own brand of humor (which I happen to appreciate) to liven up the details.
If you are in the market to purchase a new device or software, Switched is a great place to search before you purchase. Articles and comments can give you a very clear picture of the product before you spend your hard-earned cash.
Web Site: http://www.switched.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Switched
Twitter: http://twitter.com/switched
Switched.com Keeps You Informed
MajorNelson is for you XBOX 360 gamers out there. Larry Hryb, with XBOX Live Gamertag Major Nelson, is the Director of Programming for XBOX Live. He tweets about his day-to-day events and writes a blog where he posts about all aspects of the XBOX 360 and XBOX Live.
In addition to posting information about upcoming events and recent additions to the XBOX Live system, Major Nelson also gives you a peek at what’s in store for the future and gives away “freebies” from time to time. On Friday’s he often gives away FREE codes that, with a bit of work on your part, could land you Arcade games and more.
Web Site: http://majornelson.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/majornelson
Facebook : MajorNelson on Facebook
Major Nelson Brings the XBOX Info
Try out one or all three of the sites we recommended today and check back next Friday for more great #FollowFriday recommendations. Don’t forget, if you want to share this article with friends or family, all you have to do is click on the ShareThis button below.
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