The social platform "Twitter" has become an "X". It is used by hundreds of millions of people around the world. Its iconic bird logo has been replaced by a simple "X". This is not just an ordinary brand change.
The core changes brought about by Elon Musk
After Elon Musk acquired Twitter in October 2022, he launched a series of disruptive reform moves. He changed the name of the company to an "X" and removed the blue bird logo that had been in use for many years. Behind these changes is his ambition to shape the platform into a "universal application."
In addition to the visual identity, the core functionality of the platform is also undergoing adjustments. For example, Musk launched the paid certification service "X Premium", which provides users with additional benefits such as blue certification badges. These are commercial attempts, with the goal of exploring new profit models for the platform, thereby changing the revenue structure that relied on advertising in the past.
Platform island’s unique information dissemination mechanism
The key difference is that X is different from other social media. It has a concise public dialogue model based on "tweets". Each message is limited to a certain number of characters, and the publisher must extract the core information. This format is especially favored by government agencies, news media, and public figures.
Many countries, numerous government departments, and emergency agencies have opened accounts on that X for the purpose of publishing official announcements and emergency alerts. Such an ability to broadcast instantly from point to point has turned it into a very important public information infrastructure, going beyond the scope of ordinary social applications.
Trend algorithm and public issue formation
The "Trends" category section on the platform is actually a powerful public opinion indicator. It can display the most popular tags and related discussion content in real time at the current moment based on the popularity of topics within a specific area. It is precisely because of this that it has transformed into a window to observe what issues the public is concerned about at this time.
The algorithm will capture tweets that have experienced a sharp increase in interactions within a short period of time and push these tweets onto the trend list. This situation will not only amplify social hot spots, but may also cause local events to receive national or even global attention, thus having a profound impact on the formation of modern public opinion and the path of communication.
Multimedia and threading capabilities enhance expression
Currently, users can easily add pictures, long and short videos, and animated GIFs to their tweets. These multimedia elements have greatly enriched the presentation of content, making information transmission no longer limited to text and becoming more vivid and contagious.
If the user holds a point of view that needs to be elaborated in long length, the user can use the "thread" function to connect multiple tweets in sequence and publish them. The form formed in this way actually creates a coherent small blog, which takes into account the simple features of the platform itself and the specific needs for in-depth expansion of content.
Multi-platform coverage and cross-device usage
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This kind of full-platform coverage ensures that users can get a consistent experience regardless of whether they are using computers, mobile phones, or tablets. Messages, notifications, and browsing progress can be seamlessly synchronized between different devices, meeting the needs of users to access conversations anytime and anywhere.
Detailed installation steps on Windows computers
The most convenient way to install X on a Windows computer is through Microsoft's official app store. Open your Windows system, find the "Microsoft Store" icon on the taskbar and click to enter.
Type "X" in the search box of the app store to search. In the results list, look for the official app released by "X Corp." and click the "Get" button. The system will complete the download and installation process on its own, and then you can find its icon in the start menu.
When the installation operation is completed, open the X application. The interface will display the login page at the beginning. If you already have an account, just enter your username and password directly. If you are a new user, you have to click on the registration option and follow the instructions to complete a series of steps such as email verification and setting a username to create a new account.
After successfully logging in, you will enter the main interface of
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