Chapter 11

Schmoozing, Shopping, and Moving in Cyberspace

In This Chapter

arrow Communicating through Messages

arrow Sharing video chats

arrow Socializing through social networking

arrow Shopping in the Mac App Store

arrow Shopping in the iBooks Store

arrow Navigating through Maps

arrow Playing in Game Center

Folks routinely surf the web seeking specific types of information: headlines, stock quotes, vacation deals, weather, homework help, sports scores, technical support, you name it. But as much as anything, the Internet is about meeting and connecting with people. These people could be job prospects or would-be employers, or people who share your zeal for the Chicago Cubs, sushi, and Macintosh computers. Persuasion takes on a major role in cyberspace, too, as you get on your virtual high horse in various social media outlets ...

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