Twitter / X
Short messages from real people.
1. Free
Sign up at x.com. App in stores.
2. Follow news sources
NPR, AP, BBC, your local paper. Useful for breaking news.
3. Watch for scams
Crypto, fake giveaways, romance scams thrive here. Be skeptical.
4. Mute and block
Don't argue with strangers. Mute folks who upset you. Quiet your feed.
5. Skip premium
$8/month for blue check. Most don't need it.
6. Limit time
Twitter can be intense. 15 min/day plenty for many seniors.
Many alternatives: Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads. Try them if X feels too much.