Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 4 i Instagram The Complete Manual

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With millions of daily users, billions of posted photos and the backing of countless celebrities, Instagram has become much more than a simple photo-sharing app; but what exactly is this trendy thing the cool kids use called Instagram? Instagram is simply a social media application made for sharing photos and videos from a mobile device. Users have a profile and feed, with which they can follow other users to view their profile feeds, as well as populating their own feed with content. While the popular face of Instagram has it as the darling of the celebrity world, there have been many circumstances where live footage and photos have shown dramatic events unfold. Acts of terror, earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, tsunami and other such incidents have been captured by those present…

Although Instagram is available for the desktop and online, it’s primarily a mobile app. Since it’s a photo-sharing service, Instagram requires access to the device’s camera and media locations. Let’s look at how to install it on Android. 1 Open the Google Play Store and in the search bar enter Instagram. The first option you see should be the official app, together with the updated logo. Look out for fake apps that may have penetrated the Store listing and don’t install Instagram from any third-party sites. The Instagram website directs you to the relevant location in the Play Store too. 2 Tap the Instagram result in the search bar and you are taken to the app’s store page. Tap the Install button and the app begins to download and install…

Instagram has recently updated its layout, making the process of posting photos and seeing photos from other users much easier. Most of the app’s core features can be accessed via the controls on the main page. 1 Stories – This is your Instagram Story, where you can display live video, take photos, add filters and Stickers, switch between the device’s camera and much more. Other users’ Stories can be viewed at the top of the Instagram main page. 2 Notifications – When the heart icon has a red dot, you have unread notifications. Tap this icon to get to the Notifications page, which gives information on when accounts you follow post to Instagram, when people comment or like your posts, new accounts to follow and more. 3 Direct – The darker coloured paper…

If you’re not able to get to Instagram on your mobile or via the Windows app, don’t worry as it’s also available online at www.instagram.com. Log in with your account details and you can still keep up with your feeds, but not much else. 1 Instagram Home – The Instagram logo and text in the top right of the page are essentially the Home function. Clicking on either of them returns you to your feed from wherever you are on the site. 2 Followed Accounts – The accounts you follow are shown in a row at the top of the browser window. Again you can scroll right or left through the list by clicking the chevrons at the ends of the row. 3 Instagram Controls – The controls found in the sidebar here…

There’s another way of sharing content on Instagram with others. You can save out a QR code for a specific post, and save it to your photos collection. Here’s how to do it. 1 Find a post you like on Instagram. Anything will do. Open it, and tap the three-dots icon in the top-right corner of the post. A menu pops up. Look for the option called ‘QR Code’, and tap it. 2 A QR code is shown. Save it to your photos collection if you wish. Tap the dots underneath it to change its colour. Show this QR code to someone else, and they can scan it with their phone and go directly to that post.…

Posting a video to Instagram has been available since the June 2013 update and Instagram itself has become one of the most prolific video sharing platforms available today. If you’ve got something amazing, interesting, funny, or inspirational then here’s how to get it on Instagram. 1 Posting a video is very similar to posting a photo. To use a video you’ve already taken, tap the Recents link and choose Video from the next screen. To take a new video, in the bubble menu in the bottom right, tap the Reel option. 2 After tapping Reel, tap Camera at the top of the New Reel screen. This opens the camera screen. Use the arrows icon (bottom right) to switch between the cameras, and scroll the circles at the bottom of the…

The account section of Instagram is different to that of your profile. In your account, you can dig far deeper into Instagram’s settings, enabling such elements as Two-Factor Authentication and tighten your privacy and security as a result. 1 You can access your account, plus the various settings branching off from it, by tapping on the Person icon on the bottom strip (as you would to access your profile). Then from the Profile page tap the three horizontal bars in the top right corner, followed by Settings and Privacy. 2 Your Account Options allow you to control many aspects of Instagram’s behaviour and how you will interact with the app and its features. There’s a lot to get through and we’ll look at some of the more important elements throughout…

Your digital security is paramount, therefore you need to ensure you’re taking as many precautions as possible to minimise data theft. Thankfully, you don’t need to be technically savvy in order to set up a good level of security. 1 The first step to ensuring your top-notch Instagram security, is to pick a strong password. Use a combination of letters, numbers and special characters. Make sure the password is at least six characters long. Avoid using names and dates, but try to keep it memorable. For example: 98%Hum4n. If in doubt, check it at www.passwordmeter.com/. 2 If you log into Instagram on a computer or device that other people can use, make sure you’ve logged out correctly before leaving. Also, if it’s a computer, ensure that the browser has been…

Push Notifications is a valuable setting on Instagram. With it, you can set how the app will inform you when someone likes one of your posts, when someone mentions you in a comment, if someone starts following you or posts a photo with you tagged in it and much more. 1 Push Notifications contains a lot of information that’s beneficial to the user; if you ever decide you receive too few, or too many, notifications, this is the place to go. Tap on Settings and Privacy, followed by Notifications to gain access to the options. 2 There’s a wealth of settings in Push Notifications to fine-tune the way Instagram reports any changes or updates. It’s impossible to recommend an ideal setup, as each individual user will want something different. However,…

There’s a lot of content on Instagram, an extraordinary amount of content. We’re the first to admit that much of it is not very good. However, a large portion of what’s out there is good, and specific to your tastes. Here’s how to find the content you want. 1 Open Instagram and tap on the magnifying glass to enter the Explore view. You can scroll through what’s available in Explore, tapping the photos and videos that you like the look of and double tapping those you really like; even leaving a comment to show your appreciation. 2 Each time you open a photo or video, Instagram analyses the type of content you’ve looked at and adds it to the algorithm that determines what’s presented in your Explore page. Liking a photo…

Instagram Stories has proved to be one of the more popular decisions and additions made by the developers. The popularity of Stories has made Instagram the best Story platform now, even over the original Story creator, Snapchat. 1 If you have any followers, or anyone you follow, with recently created Stories, you can view their Instagram Story from your main Home page. Look to the top of the feed and the Stories are listed across the screen. Tap each to view, they usually have a red outline around the profile picture, or tap Watch All to cycle through them. 2 When you tap a Story, whatever the contents are will automatically be played, including any sound with a video file. You can swipe to select the next Story, if the…

Alongside simple photo editing comes a wealth of extras that can be applied to your content, Stories in particular. Adding text and pen drawings personalises the Story, allowing you to include something that the casual viewer may not see, or just something witty. 1 Start by creating a Story for yourself, but don’t post or share anything just yet. What we’ll be looking at here are the two icons indicated here: the Aa letters, which lets you add text to the screen, and the Draw option. Tap the Aa icon to begin adding text to your Story photo. 2 An overlay is added, where you can type using the on-screen keyboard. The size of the text can be altered by moving the slider on the left, while the font can…

One of the most popular features of Instagram is the ability to stream live video. Live Streaming or Instagram Live, enables you to share a live video with your followers in real time. Once the video has ended it’s no longer visible unless you share a replay of it to your Story. 1 Tap the plus icon in the bottom of the Home screen, or slide in from the left to launch the Instagram camera. Notice the slider at the foot of the screen, which offers the options POST, STORY, REEL and Live. 2 Use the slider described in the previous step, found under the big white shutter button, to select the Live option. It’s the last one on the right. You can switch between cameras using the icon in…

Although Instagram Reels aren’t anywhere near as popular as TikTok, they’re still fun to watch. They’re easy to find and enjoy. Simply follow this guide, and you can review Instagram Reels created by others on all sorts of exciting subjects. Here’s how to do it. 1 First of all, open the Instagram app. On the Instagram Home screen, look at the icons in the strip along the bottom. Look for the one that looks like a clapperboard showing a Play icon, and tap it. 2 You’re taken to the Reels screen. You can watch the current Reel, and when you’ve finished, swipe it up to watch the next one. In this respect, using Instagram Reels is just like watching TikTok. 3 Tap ‘Reels’ in the top-left corner for a sub-menu…

There are various options available when you look at any Instagram content. You can report content as inappropriate, opt to see fewer posts like the one you’re looking at, copy the post’s link to the device’s clipboard and even share it on WhatsApp. 1 Let’s start by browsing through the Explore tab, until you see something you like the look of. Naturally, you can double-tap to like it or tap the Bookmark to view it later; but for now, tap the three dots in the top right of the post. 2 The content options menu that pops up contains several choices. If you’re not interested in the post and want to see fewer like it, tap Not Interested. If it’s an offensive post that you think should be deleted by…

Instagram’s Filters will probably be the most used features of the platform during your time with it. With more added almost weekly, it’s often difficult to keep up-to-date with the new filters, while still enjoying the ones you’ve come to use most often. You therefore need to rearrange them. 1 Go through the motion of posting a new photo, crop it and even select multiple images if you want. When you’re ready to apply a filter, tap the Next button in the top right of the screen. The filters, as always, are listed along the bottom of the screen in a strip. 2 The filter called Hefe is good, bringing out the range of colours in your photograph and brightening it up too. However, it’s almost at the back of…

Instagram is the Internet’s most popular photo and video sharing social network. Founded in October 2010 and today owned by Meta Platforms, which also owns Facebook, Instagram is available on iOS, Android, Windows 11, and the web. You can use it to take photos and videos, and edit them within the app. From there, they can be shared to your Instagram followers or posted onto Facebook. Every month, there are over 2.35 billion active Instagram users. To date, over 40 billion photos have been shared on the platform, making it one of the most used social media platforms in the world. As well as individuals, it’s also used by organisations, businesses, political groups and more. Whether you’re a regular Instagram user or you’re completely new to the platform, this book…

Where do ideas come from? Are they just sparks of random energy that float around waiting for a brain to pass by that’s susceptible enough for them to inhabit and gain fruition? Whatever makes an idea, the spark that powered Instagram was certainly powerful. Instagram was developed by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger (pictured left) towards the end of 2009, after realising that their project at the time, Burbn, was far too similar to the mobile app Foursquare. The duo put in bids for investors throughout 2010, while working on a new project that focused on mobile photography and photo-sharing. The result was that the early stages of Instagram was born, a portmanteau of instant camera and telegram. March 2010 saw over $500,000 of investment in Instagram secured, which led…

iOS was the original platform for Instagram and it took another two years before it was eventually launched for Android. Although there’s little difference between the platforms, many users insist that the iOS version is better. Here’s how to install it on your Apple device. 1 Start by opening the App Store from the Home screen. Once it’s open, tap on the Search icon in the bottom right corner of the Store. When the search bar becomes available at the top of the screen, enter ‘Instagram’ and tap on the first result. 2 When in the Instagram page of the App Store, tap the Get button to begin the download and installation process. Tap Install in the pop-up box that appears from the bottom of the screen. The installation shouldn’t…

The iPhone was Instagram’s first platform, therefore it’s common for any new design layouts or features to appear on the iPhone first, before quickly moving over to Android. The main Home section is similar, so let’s look at the Explore section. 1 Search Bar – If you want to search for another user, or something specific, then enter it in the search bar. Instagram displays the results based on your input; this can be anything from ‘cute cats’ to ‘500Kg deadlifts’. 2 Explore Feed – The main section of Explore is taken up with the feed, made up from all the other users on Instagram and based on an algorithm that displays the posts you’ve been interested in. If you enjoy watching food photos and videos, then your feed will primarily be…

Your Instagram profile is an important element of the setup procedure, as you might expect. Your profile is what others see about you and it can define your personality, likes, dislikes and much more. Getting it right is a science in itself but here’s how to get started. 1 Android and iOS users need to go to the main Instagram window and tap on the person icon in the bottom menu bar. By default, Instagram won’t display a profile picture unless you signed in via Facebook, where it shows your Facebook profile image. See Step 3 below to change your image. 2 Next to your profile image is a button labelled Edit Profile; tap it to open your full Profile page. In here you’re able to change your name, Instagram…

An easy way to follow someone on Instagram – or for them to follow you – is to produce a QR code for the account in question and scan it with a smartphone’s camera. Here’s how it works. 1 If someone wants to follow you and they’re nearby with their phone, open the app on your own device and tap the Profile icon on the bottom right of the Home page. Now, from the menu, tap the QR Code option. 2 A QR code opens. This can be scanned by another person using their smartphone’s camera, taking them to the screen where they can follow your account. Naturally, you can follow other people using this method too.…

Instagram provides a selection of filters that you can apply to both your photos and videos. These filters offer different colour saturations or levels of brightness and can make an ordinary picture stand out more. Here’s a quick look at how to apply those filters and edit your photos 1 First find a photo to post, either by taking a new one with your camera, or by selecting it from your existing images within the device’s gallery. When you have the photo you want to filter and edit, tap the Next link which is found in the upper right hand corner of the screen. 2 After tapping Next, you see the filter options, which are along the bottom of the screen. Simply tap each one and the filter will automatically…

Instagram’s Settings page is one of the most frequently revamped elements of the platform. From within the Settings page, you can control most of what goes on, and how everything is controlled in Instagram. It’s important to get to know your Instagram settings. 1 Accessing the Settings section can be done by tapping the Person icon along the bottom strip, followed by the three horizontal bars in the top-right corner, then tapping the Settings and Privacy link at the top of the screen. 2 There’s a number of interesting options available within the Settings section. For example, Account Centre > Ad Preferences lets you view and manage adverts you’ve recently interacted with, manage ad topics, change the settings regarding adverts delivered to your Instagram and more. 3 Close Friends is…

Two-factor Authentication is a security feature. When activated, every time you log in to Instagram from an unknown device, you’ll be asked to enter an SMS security code in addition to your username and password. 1 Open Instagram and tap the Person icon in the bottom menu. In the upper right tap the Three horizontal lines. Tap Settings and Privacy, then Accounts Centre. Tap Password and Security, then finally tap the Two-factor Authentication option. 2 To activate Two-factor Authentication tap the Text Message option then tap Next. You’re asked for a phone number with which to register Instagram (so the two-factor authentication can send a text message to the device, to confirm it’s you logging in). Once you’ve entered the number a code is sent; enter it and tap Next…

Although it’s not as comprehensive and doesn’t offer as many features as the mobile version, the web-based portal for Instagram does provide a good front end for most of your common Instagram activities. Let’s a take a moment to see what it’s capable of. 1 You can get to the Instagram web portal by pointing your browser to www.instagram.com. From there you are greeted with a login window, along with shortcuts to the various app versions of the platform. If you use your Facebook details to login with, click the Log in with Facebook button, otherwise enter your username and password. 2 The moment you log in, you’re be taken to the main Instagram feed, or rather your feed. The same posts appear on the web portal as those on…

Many celebrities have chosen Instagram as their social media platform to inform their followers as to what they’re up to. Many opt for a more laid back approach, posting photos or videos of their daily life, who they’ve met and so on. Others use it as a cash sideline, earning from £100,000 per post. 1 There’s no shortage of celebrities on Instagram. From the latest music sensation to reality TV people and top scientists to A-list movie stars. Naturally, you need to find them before you can view the content they’ve posted. To do so, open the Explore tab and in the search bar enter your favourite celeb. 2 Notice that as you enter the names of celebrities, and indeed other Instagram influencers, you get multiple choices. The confirmed, and…

While it’s great to view other Instagram user’s Stories, it’s equally good to post your own, telling your own unique Story, whatever that may be. Stories are short-lived however and, like Mayflies, they only last twenty-four hours before they’re gone for good. 1 From your Instagram Home screen, you have two options to start your own Story. The first is to tap the Plus sign at the bottom right of your profile picture (at the top of the feed – under the Stories section). The other is to swipe right from the Home screen. 2 The screen changes to resemble its appearance when posting a photo or video. There is a large circle in the middle, which takes a photo when tapped, or a video when tapped and held. The…

Instagram’s face filters have proved to be remarkably popular with not just younger users, but most of the selfie and indeed Instagram community. Basically, a face filter will superimpose a set of graphics on top of any faces in your content. Here’s how it works. 1 Open Instagram and tap on the Plus then the Camera icon to take a photo. You can use either the front and rear cameras, but you need to have a face to work on. Sometimes a pet will do, but the technology is really looking for an actual human face. 2 At the foot of the screen are filters that affect your picture in various ways. Some of these are face filters. Swipe them left and find one you want. If you swipe them…

The Boomerang feature has proved to be one of the most popular, recent elements of Instagram, but what exactly is it? As with an actual boomerang, which when thrown will return, an Instagram Boomerang will play a video forward, then backward, in an endless loop. 1 As Boomerangs are a part of the Story feature of Instagram, you need to launch a new Story: tap the Plus icon in the bottom right of your profile picture, or swipe in from the left of the screen. Once in Story mode, tap the chevron at the foot of the options on the left and tap Boomerang. 2 When in Boomerang Mode, an infinity sign is displayed on the shutter button; it looks like a number ‘8’ on its side. You can tap…

One of the complaints with taking videos in Instagram was that you needed to keep your finger on the Record button while filming. However, in response to that the company released Hands-free mode, making it much easier to film your Instagram videos. 1 Hands-free mode may not sound like much of a big deal, but it’s actually quite a good feature. It’s a Story element, so open a new Story and tap the chevron below the options on the left-hand side of the screen. Tap Hands-free to activate the feature. 2 By now you’re probably familiar with the Story layout. There’s nothing new but to recap, you can toggle the flash using the top icon, add filters by swiping through the circular icons at the bottom and swap cameras with…

Bookmarking a post you’re interested in usually forms the accepted method of recalling content on Instagram; there’s so much of it being uploaded on a daily basis, it’s often difficult to find something you previously saw. However, what if you didn’t bookmark it, but instead Liked it? 1 If, when browsing through the Explore tab, you come across a photo or video that you want to recall for later, it’s recommended that you tap the Bookmark icon. Be aware if, instead, you simply double-tap to like the content, it’s not likely to ever appear in the Explore tab again. 2 To follow an example: Find a post you want to look at again later. Now, instead of tapping the Bookmark icon, double tap to like it (or tap the Heart…

Do you want to raise some money for a worthwhile cause using your Instagram account? It’s possible to add a fundraiser to your post, encouraging your followers and others who see it to donate to a charity of your choice. Here’s how to do it. 1 First of all, prepare a post in the usual way, and tap Next to take you to the New Post screen. This is the one where you tag people, add a location and more. In this list, tap the option titled ‘Add a Fundraiser’. 2 On the next screen, you can choose a charity from the list provided or search for an organisation of your choice. After selecting a charity, tap Edit Fundraiser to change the monetary goal, invite collaborators and more.…

While Instagram may just seem like a place for the many members of the Kardashian family, it’s also home to millions of other users who simply want to share their experiences, lives, insights and expertise. Here then, is Instagram in numbers. 2.35 billion The current number of Instagram users worldwide. 599 million The number of Instagram users who follow footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, the most followed account on the platform. 2010 The year Instagram was founded. 326.6 million The number of Instagram users in India, the country that has the most. 95 million The estimated number of Instagram users that are bots. 75.7 million The number of likes Lionel Messi got for a post showing the World Cup trophy. 46.35% The percentage of the world’s 5.07 billion Internet users who use…

So you want to get started with Instagram. What do you do? To begin with, you should install the app on your platform of choice. You can use it on iPhones, Android devices, PCs or in any web browser, so there’s plenty of choice. You also need to set up an Instagram profile, and link it with your Facebook if you so choose. You can then send your first Instagram, and also post your first video. In this section, we show you how to do all this and more.…

The Windows 11 Microsoft Store is filled to the brim with useful apps, one of which is Instagram. Windows 11 is in a unique position because it’s the only desktop operating system that features an official integration app for Instagram. Here’s how to install it. 1 Click on the Windows Start button followed by the Microsoft Store tile. Once the Store is open, click in the Search bar at the top of the window and enter Instagram. Click on the Instagram app in the search results. When the app’s page in the Store has loaded, you can read all about its requirements. 2 When you’re ready, click on the blue Get button at the top of the page. This initiates the download and installation process. When the installation is complete…

Since Instagram is designed for use on mobile devices, it looks a lot different when on the Windows 11 desktop app. While you can still post photos and video, explore content and search for other users, it’s not as fluid as the Android or iPhone versions. 1 Take Photo or Video – Click the camera icon in the top left of the Instagram app and you’re asked if you want the app to take control of the computer’s camera and microphone. Enabling access allows you to post photos and video from your PC. 2 Following – These are the accounts of the people you are following on Instagram. Click on one to open it, or click the right-facing chevron on the right end of the row to scroll it and see more…

Linking your profile to a Facebook account allows you to share posts from Instagram to Facebook. The benefit here is that all your posts are spread across the two social media platforms without having to enter the same content twice. 1 From the main Instagram page, tap on the the Person icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to get to the profile section. Now tap the Three horizontal bars which are shown in the upper right corner of the screen, and in the menu that appears, click on Settings and Privacy at the top. 2 At the top of the next screen is an option titled Accounts Centre. This gives access to your password details, security, personal details and more. Tap this link and at the top…

With your profile now displaying your unique personality and the app itself ready to be explored, it’s time to post your first Instagram. Our tip: find a great image and take a few shots. Pick the best and let’s work with it. 1 In this tutorial we’re going to use an image we’ve just taken, obviously you can choose to use the camera instead. From the main Instagram page, tap the Centre icon (the plus sign within a square) along the icon strip at the foot of the screen. 2 With the Photo screen open, you can choose a photo from the picker offered or take a new one. The camera icon under the currently selected picture takes you to the camera, so you can take a new picture to…

Now you’ve learned the basics of the Instagram social network, it’s time to take things up a notch with some advanced guides and tutorials. In this section, we explore the app’s settings, peruse its privacy and security features and other key facets of Instagram. We also give you guides to how to get the most from the app. With so many photos and users to explore, it can get a little daunting, so we show you how to follow celebrities, use push notifications and more.…

By default, anyone can view your profile and posts on Instagram. For most folk this isn’t much of a problem, as it’s not often someone is targeted for abuse or malicious social engineering. However, it does happen and it could, potentially, happen to you. Here’s how to beef up your Instagram privacy. 1 The first step to building up your Instagram privacy is to enable the Private Account feature. Changing to a Private account will make all your posts private, so only the followers you approve can see them. You’ll need to be in the Settings and Privacy > Account Privacy page. Tap the slider to activate account privacy. 2 While, your posts may be visible to a selected few in Private mode, any linked accounts that automatically post from…

Instagram Stories is a feature that lets users post photos and videos that vanish after 24 hours. The feature has been mimicked from Snapchat and has proven to be widely popular among the Instagram community. However, it’s best to view its settings prior to using it. 1 Head over to Instagram’s Account Options page, via Profile, followed by the Three horizontal bars before tapping the Settings and Privacy option. On the next screen, scroll up to find Hide Story and Live, and Messages and Story Replies. 2 Under Hide Story and Live, you can choose to hide photos and videos (including live videos) sent to your story from certain people. Select the people you wish to hide them from and tap Done. Under Messages and Story Replies you can you…

Instagram’s Windows 10 app is very similar to that of the web portal version, however there are more options available through the app. Here’s a run down of what you can do with the Windows 10 Instagram app. 1 Obviously you need to have Windows 10 and you will also need the app itself. Open the Microsoft Store and in the Search box at the top, enter: Instagram. The first search result is usually the one to go for, however, to check the Developer is indeed Instagram, click the result and scroll down to the bottom of the information. 2 Once you’ve installed the Instagram app and logged in with your account, you’ll be presented with the default home screen displaying all your posts, along with the posts of those…

Using Instagram’s Stories feature, you can keep up with your friends, celebrities you admire and more. Naturally, they get to see what you’re up to as well. An Instagram Story is only online for 24 hours, unless you add them to your profile as story highlights. They play like a slideshow of your life. We show you how to edit your Story, add text or drawings, imprint face filters and add Stickers. We also delve into the new Instagram TV (IGTV), where hour long stories can be shared.…

One of the many cool things you can do with your Stories is edit them, adding graphics, text, drawings, filters and much more. Here are some tips on how to edit your posts ready for posting to an amazing Story. 1 Follow the process on posting a Story, but before you share it with the world, take a moment to look at what’s available. By swiping from the left or right, you’re able to apply a number of different filters to the photo before sharing it as a Story. 2 With two fingers on the screen, you can pinch and spread to zoom in and out of the picture. You can also rotate it clockwise and counter clockwise. Note that Instagram is designed for photos taken in portrait mode (vertically),…

Stickers are an interesting addition to Instagram photos and videos. They’re a fun way to express yourself in a rather unique way and there are plenty of options and varieties to choose from. Stickers can include hashtags, locations and even an interactive poll. 1 Post a Story; you can delete the date stamp that’s automatically added to the photo or video. Look for the Square face icon with the upturned corner, along the top of the screen (next to the Drawing and Text icons). Tap it to bring up the available Stickers. 2 A pop-up window will open from the bottom of the screen, displaying the Stickers. There are loads to choose from, just scroll down through the selections and swipe left to view the second page of Stickers. If…

Instagram closed its IGTV service in March 2022, but you can still share TikTok-style videos on the platform. Instagram Reels lets you make videos of up to 30 seconds in duration, using soundtracks from existing post as background music. 1 To record a Reel, first of all, from the Instagram Home screen tap the Plus icon at the foot of the screen. In the slider at the bottom of the next screen, tap the REEL option to get to the New Reel screen shown here. 2 You can use an existing video, or take a new one. Tap Recents and choose Videos to see all your current videos. Choose one; if you want to edit it before posting, tap the scissors icon before choosing a video. 3 Tap the Camera…

By now, you should be familiar with all the ins and outs of the Instagram social media app. But there’s more. In this section, we look at some more of Instagram’s exciting features, such as viewing every post you’ve liked, clearing your search history for privacy and rearranging the order of the photo filters. Naturally, these features aren’t essential, but if you familiarise yourself with these expert Instagram tips and tricks, you’ll get so much more from the popular photo-sharing app.…

Instagram stores your searches from the Explore tab to make it easier for you to find your favourite accounts and content. However, it can also open up some searches that you may not want to appear in your Explore feed again, for example, if you typed in the wrong word to search 1 Clearing your search history is a vital part of your right to privacy. Having a saved search history helps bring you a better Instagram experience, however that information is a part of your digital identity and you don’t always want it available to others with access to your device. Tap the Profile icon to begin. 2 In the Profile page, tap the Three horizontal bars, then go to Settings and Privacy > Accounts Centre > Your Information…

Technology loves to confuse its users with a plethora of labels, names and acronyms, and for every new update there’s usually some word you need to become familiar with. Here are some of the popular terms used in the Instagram world, to help you out. B Bio — Every user can create a personal Bio or one that reflects their business. This is a section where you can describe yourself, add web links to your personal pages or in the case of a business, the company website and any phone numbers or messaging tags. Keep it fresh and up to date and if you’re looking for sponsorship, then make sure you’re easy to find and get in touch with. Boomerang — An Instagram Boomerang is a short video feed that…