That thing called an avatar
Submitted by Jennifer on February 26, 2010 – 7:47 amNo Comment
Internet newcomers are often confused about avatars: What the heck the word means and how that user profile picture appears when you post a comment or engage in other online activities.
“Avatar” is a word denoting more than the latest James Cameron blockbuster. Avatar is the word we use to refer to that picture that appears when a person engages in online activities like commenting.
There are various ways of creating an avatar, but the easiest means is the one-stop-shopping offered at Gravatar.com. Here’s an instructional video that’ll help you set up your recognizable avatar.
