Mainstream BBSs arrived with the Computer Bulletin Board System in Chicago, which launched on February 16, 1978. Before long, most major US cities had more than one BBS, running on TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 8-bit computers, IBM PC, Commodore 64, Sinclair, and others. CompuServe, Prodigy, and AOL were three of...

These platforms significantly improve employment chances by providing tools for professional networking, job searching, and personal branding. It enables users to share life events, photos, and messages, fostering a sense of closeness and community. Social media also helps reconnect old friends and maintain relationships that might otherwise fade due to...