instructions for stumbleupon - andres garcia · 2018-10-17 ·...
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A New Way to Discover One of the biggest advantages of having access to the internet is the ability to view an abundant amount of free information. Stumbleupon.com is a discovery engine that shares different sites with you based on your personal interests. By rating these websites with a simple thumbs up or down, you simultaneously teach Stumbleupon your interest in further detail. For example, if one of your interest is sports and you’re given a variety of different sport sites ,but you prefer baseball over football, then Stumbleupon will learn to give you more baseball sites. Imagine, being exposed to different websites that entertain you, inform you, and teach you different things that actually interests you without having to go through the hasle of searching for them. They are simply brought to you. By following these simple steps you will be able to set up an account and learn how to “stumble.”
Before we start we need to have access to a computer which is connected to the internet. Begin by clicking on your internet browser which could be Internet Explorer, Modzilla Firefox, Safari, or even Google Chrome. In this example, we are going to be using Internet Explorer.
Step 1. Click your internet browser
On this specific computer the Internet Explorer is found at the bottom left hand side of the screen. If on your computer screen it is not the same you can easily recognize it by a light blue ‘e’ with a halo around it as seen on the picture to the left.
Step 2. Type in URL
Once you double click the Internet Explorer browser the Internet will open. On the top of the screen there will be an area to type in the web address, as seen below. After you locate it, in the URL space, type in stumbleupon.com and click enter.
Step 3. Start Making Your Profile.
When you are taken to the main webpage of StumbleUpon we will be able to create your own personalized account. Note, if you did not reach this web page then look at your URL once again, make sure everything is spelled correctly and that you ended the web address with .com and not .org or anything of that sort. If you still encounter problems, then check your Internet to see if it is working properly. Once everything is correct click on the green button labeled ‘Start Exploring.’
Step 4. Provide Basic Information
Following this step you will be asked to provide basic information. You will need to provide your name, email address, date of birth, sex, and also create a password. Note, when you create this password it is important that memorize it because you will have to be able to know it in order to access your account at a later time.
Step. 5 Select Personal Interests
Next, you will be taken to the screen showed to the right. In this step it is up to you to choose which set of topics interest you the most. Keep in mind that you just started with this account and it will take a couple of “stumbles” for the website to pinpoint your most common interest in detail. For example, if you choose “art” then you will be shown many websites and/or images of various types of art. It is up to you to either like or dislike what you have been shown. By doing this, Stumbleupon will recognize what kind of art you are most interested in; that way the next time you “stumble” art it will bring up specifically what you
like.
Note: When you click on a category make sure that the box is highlighted and check marked as shown to the left.
if you do not select the category then it will not be shown when you start “stumbling.” Once you have selected all of your interest then click on the yellow button labeled ‘Save Interests.’ In the event that you forgot to select a category, do not worry. You can still customize your interests.
Step 6. Know Your Buttons
Once you’re done selecting your categories you will be taken to your first website. Before it is displayed you will be shown some basics knowledge as to what each button does.
Step 7. Understanding Your Drop Down Menu
In addition, it is important for you to know what the drop down menu has in it.
The drop down screen next to where your profile picture is located contains many options including: a list of what you have liked, the categories that you chose, settings, frequently asked questions under help, privacy, and a log out option. It is important that you familiarize yourself with these options because this is where you can edit your interest. You can also control who can view your profile or not under privacy.
The icon of the house next to this takes you straight to your home page as seen below.
By following these simple steps, you will be able to find more sites that interest you faster. Through StumbleUpon you will have countless articles, videos, and hours of entertainment. The truth is the Internet is so massive that it’s helpful to have a discovery engine like StumbleUpon where you can have a library of liked sites. This can be very helpful for research purposes and more. If you have any technical problems or issues concerning this website click on the help option under your drop down screen.
Drop down menu
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