Everything You Need to Know Before Signing Up for Twitter
Why It's Fun
When you "follow" different users, you can get quirky insider updates about whatever or whomever interests you. As you "tweet," people will follow you, too. Tweeting at celebrities and politicians can, thrillingly, elicit a response.
Why It's Useful Twitter is the fastest way to stay up on the news in real time. When Hurricane Sandy rocked the East Coast in late 2012, people found first aid, public-service info, food, and shelter — and Wi-Fi — all via Twitter.
How to Work It Join the public dialogue on any topic by searching for a word or phrase preceded by the hashtag symbol ("#") — from "#DIYHalloweencostumes" to "#NBAdraft" to "#TheBachelor."