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Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #allthingstech, aggregated by home.social.
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Cliff’s Notes 2026: Episode Three
https://www.seerofsouls.com/cliffs-notes-2026-episode-three/Once again, kind of changing up how I post these Cliff’s Notes posts. I’ve tried to do them every week, but personally I think that’s a bit too often. So I’ve decided I’m just going to do them every two to three weeks and I’m simply going to name them chronological order for the year.
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IF YOU ARE ON A #TECH INSTANCE THAT IS CLOSING DOWN, YOU CAN ALWAYS MOVE TO #TECHHUB.
We just got a new server in Canada and are adding new moderators: we are well-connected, and ready to bring in anyone who needs an account here. If your server is #ShuttingDown, and you want to talk about #programming, #engineering, #electronics, #AI, #gaming, or anything else #science and #technology related, please come over here right away so we have time to get everything transferred!
#FediTips: To move an account, make the new account, and go into Settings -> Account, and use the two options at the bottom to link each account to the other. You can also download all your data, and import some of your old #Mastodon data on the new one.
If you need help, feel free to contact me: I am open to helping anyone who needs it with making #accounts, moving accounts, and getting set up on a new #account.
#fediverse, please #boost this to help get people #moving from the closing servers!
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Since we will be shutting down #AllThingsTech in the coming weeks, I have decided to create an account over on infosec.exchange at this time.
Thank you to @jerry for the very warm welcome and for allowing me to migrate over.
I would greatly appreciate all of you who follow me here do so on my new account that I'll be migrating to fully in the next couple of days.
That account is: @[email protected]
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Sill by @tylrfishr is a pretty neat tool that allows you to collect all links across your Mastodon account, and even Bluesky if you wanted. It also has the option to aggregate by number of shares.
Original post here:
https://social.tylerjfisher.com/@tylrfishr/113527159007662684
It's now in public beta, so anyone can sign up and start using it today!
#Sill #LinkCollector #AggregateTool #SillSocial #Tech #AllThingsTech
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I did a thing!
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Don't forget that #AllThingsTech has our own Discord server for anyone looking to join our community outside of Mastodon itself.
We'd certainly love to have you join us there so we can talk about our pets, our favorite tech, favorite sports teams and much more. You can join us by simply clicking the link below!
https://chat.allthingstech.social
Come join us, introduce yourself and say HELLO!
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I'd like to take a moment and welcome @liz as our new moderator here at #AllThingsTech
Please give her a follow and huge welcome to the team if you have a moment!
#NewMod #NewModerator #Mod #Moderator #MastodonModerator #MastoMod #MastodonMod #Staff
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I'd like to take a moment and welcome @liz as our new moderator here at #AllThingsTech
Please give her a follow and huge welcome to the team if you have a moment!
#NewMod #NewModerator #Mod #Moderator #MastodonModerator #MastoMod #MastodonMod #Staff
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I'd like to take a moment and welcome @liz as our new moderator here at #AllThingsTech
Please give her a follow and huge welcome to the team if you have a moment!
#NewMod #NewModerator #Mod #Moderator #MastodonModerator #MastoMod #MastodonMod #Staff
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I'd like to take a moment and welcome @liz as our new moderator here at #AllThingsTech
Please give her a follow and huge welcome to the team if you have a moment!
#NewMod #NewModerator #Mod #Moderator #MastodonModerator #MastoMod #MastodonMod #Staff
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I'd like to take a moment and welcome @liz as our new moderator here at #AllThingsTech
Please give her a follow and huge welcome to the team if you have a moment!
#NewMod #NewModerator #Mod #Moderator #MastodonModerator #MastoMod #MastodonMod #Staff
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Great article and interview with the creator of Smart Launcher, Vincenzo Colucci.
I've been friends with and worked with Vincenzo for a few years now and what he has built with Smart Launcher is absolutely amazing!
https://www.androidpolice.com/smart-launcher-vincenzo-colucci-interview/
#Android #Google #Apps #Launcher #Launchers #SmartLauncher #ThirdPartyApps #Tech #AllThingsTech
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Ugly Christmas sweater Android mini figurine is now up for sale on the Android Merch Shop.
https://shop.merch.google/product/android-merch-shop-holiday-collectible-ggoeafdh236499
#Android #Mini #Figurine #UglySweater #Christmas #Collectible #Merch #Shop #Google #Tech #AllThingsTech
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We have updated #AllThingsTech to Mastodon 4.3.1 at this time. You can vie the changelog of these fixes via the URL below.
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.3.1
If you have any issues or experience any bugs, please let @cliffwade or @beardedtechguy know and we will get them taken care of as quickly as possible.
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Windows 11’s new passkey design includes cloud syncing and 1Password integration.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/10/24266780/microsoft-windows-11-passkey-redesign-windows-hello
#Windows #Hello #WindowsHello #Microsoft #Passkeys #Tech #News #TechNews #AllThingsTech
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#AllThingsTech has now been update to Mastodon 4.2.13 at this time. You can read the full changelog below of what this update contains.
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.2.13
If you have questions or issues, please reach out to @cliffwade or @beardedtechguy and they will be happy to help as quickly as possible!
#Mastodon #MastoUpdates #MastoUpdate #MastoHost #MastodonUpdate #Updates #Tech #News #AllThingsTech
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Not sure how or why this would be allowed, but it seems pretty typical in today's corporate greed world we live in!
DirecTV and Dish are merging.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/30/24258196/directv-dish-merger-tpg-deal-announcement
#DirecTV #DishNetwork #Satellite #TV #Tech #News #TechNews #AllThingsTech
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Recapping Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” Event
https://blog.allthingstech.social/recapping-apples-its-glowtime-event/
#AirPods #AllThingsTech #Apple #AppleEvent #AppleWatch #Glowtime #iPhone #News #Smartphones #Tech #Technology
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Will you be buying any of the new iPhone 16 devices announced today?
Please BOOST for maximum exposure to the #Fediverse
#Poll #Polls #POTD #Questions #Apple #iPhone #iPhone16 #Tech #Technology #AllThingsTech #GlowTime
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Not surprised at all to see this news happen so quickly after the lawsuit by a former employee was brought to light.
Again, my biggest thought here is @ryne who I know work(ed) for OSOM for quite some time now after leaving Android Police.
Smartphone maker OSOM shutting down this week.
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YubiKeys are vulnerable to cloning attacks thanks to newly discovered side channel.
#YubiKeys #Security #Tech #News #TechNews #AllThingsTech #SecurityKey
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What Are And How To Install Web Apps For The Fediverse
Over the years, people have often considered apps and websites to be two totally different things. In some cases they certainly are, but in other cases they can be one in the same for the most part. Today, I’m going to explain what the differences are and how to install websites as web apps on your device.
What Is The Difference Between A Web App And A Website?
A website is a series of webpages that are typically accessed through a web browser and are hosted on a web server. A web application is a software program that is accessed through a web browser and runs on a web server. The main difference is that a website is static and a web application is dynamic. A web application is more interactive and dynamic, often providing functionality, interactivity, and data processing beyond what a static website offers which often makes them more useful in various ways.
Should I Use A Website Or A Web App?
That decision is really up to you and what you need, want or prefer. Websites can certainly be useful or quick to use and navigate, while the web app version might give you more control as far as customization or even options and settings are concerned.
How To Install Web Apps On An Android Device
- Open the web browser of choice and navigate to your servers website. For example, I would navigate to AllThingsTech.social which is my server/instance.
- Log into your account for your server/instance.
- Open the browsers options menu which is usually the over flow button(︙) often located in the top right corner.
- Click on Install App
- You should get a prompt asking for confirmation of the install and you’ll simply click Install.
- Click on the new icon that was just created and log into your server/instance once again.
Special Note: Often times Android won’t allow you to install a web app if you’re not logged into your account via the browser you’re trying to install from. Therefore it’s always suggested to be logged into your server/instance first before attempting to install it as a web app.
How To Install Web Apps On An iOS Device
- Open the browser of your choice and navigate to your servers website. For example, I would navigate to AllThingsTech.social which is my server/instance.
- Click the Share icon at the bottom of the screen. This icon looks like a box with an arrow pointing upwards.
- Scroll through the options and click Add To Home Screen.
- Give the icon any name you want and confirm the installation by clicking Add.
- Click on the new icon that was just created and log into your server/instance once again.
Do Web Apps Provide Notifications?
Yes, now days due to how popular and how often used web apps are, notifications will work just like they would for a regular app in most cases. These notifications can be controlled from within the web app itself or your System Settings. Often times, you can control notifications from either/or of the above mentioned.
Are Progressive Web Apps Something Different?
Progressive Web Apps, or PWA’s as they are referred to in short term, is just a different name for a web app. While sure, there can be slight differences in how they behave or other things, they will almost always act the same. Just a newer term for a newer era so to speak.
Aren’t These All Just Bookmarks?
Web Apps and bookmarks serve different purposes within your browser. Below is a list of the key differences between web apps and bookmarks.
Web Apps
- Functionality: Web apps are standalone applications that run in the browser, often providing a more interactive and feature-rich experience. They can work offline and may have access to device hardware.
- Installation: Users can install web apps directly from the app web store, website and other places. Once installed, they appear in the app launcher or as a shortcut on the desktop.
- User Interface: Web apps can offer a custom user interface and may resemble native applications, with their own windows and menus.
- Updates: Web apps receive updates automatically from the developers, ensuring users have the latest features and improvements.
Bookmarks
- Functionality: Bookmarks are simply saved links to web pages. They allow users to quickly access their favorite sites without needing to remember or type the URLs.
- Storage: Bookmarks are stored in the browser and can be organized into folders for easier navigation.
- Access: Users can access bookmarks from the bookmarks bar, the bookmarks menu, or through the bookmarks manager. They do not have a separate window or interface like web apps.
- Static: Bookmarks do not change unless manually edited or deleted; they simply point to the same URL unless the page itself changes.
Fediverse Apps That Can Be Installed As A Web App?
Below is a list of a few different Fediverse apps that you can easily and quickly install as a web app. This is far from a complete list as there are likely hundreds that can be installed as a web app. If you’d like to have your Fediverse site added to this list for others to discover, please let me know and I will add it accordingly.
Hopefully this article helps you understand a bit more of what the differences are between a website and a web app, or a PWA as they are often referred to now days.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions feel free to let me know. You can connect with me via Mastodon here: Cliff On Mastodon or you can simply comment below.
#AllThingsTech #Apps #Mastodon #ProgressiveWebApps #PWA #Shortcuts #SocialMedia #Technology #WebApps
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Not surprised at all to see this from a company involved with cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Makes me wonder how @ryne is doing as they were working for OSOM last I knew.
OSOM, the company formed from Essential’s ashes, is apparently in shambles.
https://www.androidauthority.com/osom-privacy-lawsuit-3477182/
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With Apple's upcoming "Glowtime" just around the corner, I've been thinking about the iPhone 16. Should I get it or wait for the 17.
I think it is time for a poll.
Are you planning on getting the iPhone 16 series? Comment below on which one!
Reposts are welcomed to reach a broader audience. Thx 🙏.
#Apple #iPhone #iPhone16 #Tech #Technology #Glowtime #AllThingsTech #KylePoll #Poll #Polls #POTD #QOTD #Question
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Vivaldi 6.9: tab management leveled up and more efficient browsing.
https://vivaldi.com/blog/vivaldi-on-desktop-6-9/
#Vivaldi #VivaldiCommunity #VivaldiBrowser #Tabs #Update #VivaldiAmbassador #Tech #TechNews #News #AllThingsTech
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My latest post on the #AllThingsTechBlog talking about my thoughts on the announcements and the event as a whole
https://blog.allthingstech.social/my-takeaways-from-the-madebygoogle-event/
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My latest post on the #AllThingsTechBlog talking about my thoughts on the announcements and the event as a whole
https://blog.allthingstech.social/my-takeaways-from-the-madebygoogle-event/
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My latest post on the #AllThingsTechBlog talking about my thoughts on the announcements and the event as a whole
https://blog.allthingstech.social/my-takeaways-from-the-madebygoogle-event/
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My latest post on the #AllThingsTechBlog talking about my thoughts on the announcements and the event as a whole
https://blog.allthingstech.social/my-takeaways-from-the-madebygoogle-event/
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My latest post on the #AllThingsTechBlog talking about my thoughts on the announcements and the event as a whole
https://blog.allthingstech.social/my-takeaways-from-the-madebygoogle-event/
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My Takeaways From the MadeByGoogle Event
https://blog.allthingstech.social/my-takeaways-from-the-madebygoogle-event/
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My Takeaways From the MadeByGoogle Event
https://blog.allthingstech.social/my-takeaways-from-the-madebygoogle-event/
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My Takeaways From the MadeByGoogle Event
https://blog.allthingstech.social/my-takeaways-from-the-madebygoogle-event/
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My Takeaways From the MadeByGoogle Event
https://blog.allthingstech.social/my-takeaways-from-the-madebygoogle-event/
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My Takeaways From the MadeByGoogle Event
https://blog.allthingstech.social/my-takeaways-from-the-madebygoogle-event/
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For anyone who might be interested, I shared my thoughts about the massive layoffs at Branch and @novalauncher and what I feel the future for Nova Launcher are.
This is an exclusive article only found on @androidpolice so please check it out and let me know your thoughts in the comments here!
https://www.androidpolice.com/exclusive-cliff-wade-nova-launcher-interview/
#AndroidPolice #NovaLauncher #Branch #Layoffs #Tech #AllThingsTech #Android #Apps
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Why You Should Be Using A Password Manager
In today’s world we have some kind of login information for just about every site we visit frequently. From our email accounts, banking accounts, credit card accounts and so much more. It can be tough to memorize each and every password for each different site, especially since it’s never recommended to use the same password for more than one site. Not to mention, it can be tough to come up with a strong enough password for each site that’s easy enough for us to remember. This is where password managers come into play and I feel it’s very important that everyone should be using one.
What Exactly Is A Password Manager?
Password managers are apps that generate new, random passwords for all the sites you visit. They store these credentials for you in a secure virtual vault. Then, when you visit a site or open an app where you need to log in, the password manager automatically fills in your login name and password for you. Most password managers can also fill in your personal information, like name, address, and credit card number on web forms to save you time during account creation or checkout when making a purchase online. Some password managers can store your important documents or other credentials like safe codes and medical information in the vault, too.
Another great thing that a really good password manager will do is to let you know if your existing passwords are weak, reused on another site or have shown up in a data breach or something similar. This is very important and can really help you suggest and create new, strong and unique passwords for any login you might need it for.
I also recommend that when you use your password manager to create passwords for you, that you set it to at least 24 characters and have it use uppercase, lowercase, numbers and special symbols/characters. This just helps create more secure passwords.
Are Password Managers Free?
There are indeed many password managers out there that are available for free today. Most have a free plan and a paid plan. The free plans will often have limitations of some sort put into place. This is of course to help persuade you to pay for a plan to get more features. Some of these paid for features are things like being able to create longer, more secure passwords, sync across multiple devices and other very useful and often needed features.
I personally use Proton Pass currently, but that’s because it comes with paying for a Proton Mail account. Because I pay for Proton Mail, I get Proton Pass, Proton VPN, Proton Drive and more included with my service.
I previously was using Bitwarden which was a really good password manager that has tons of options and features. I only switched to Proton Pass since it was included when I made the move from Gmail to Proton Mail. Prior to that I was with LastPass for a lot of years. Back when they were really good and password managers were still relatively new. Today, I wouldn’t recommend them personally as they have had some issues over the last few years.
Test New Password Managers First
It is very important to choose a password manager that’s going to work best for you and your use. This means little things like making sure it works on all of the devices you use. Be it Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or any other platforms you might use that you could use it with.
Remember, most password managers have a free trial or just a free version in general that you can use for a few weeks or so to see if it meets all of your needs.
Once you find one that really works best for you, then it’s up to you if you move to a paid plan or not. You may or may not need or even want do that. That choice is strictly up to you.
Another important thing to think about during this testing phase, is if you will be using this by yourself, or if you’ll want to have family members use it as well. Very important to know especially when it comes to a paid plan as then price comes into play.
Apply Multi-Factor Authentication To Your Account
One way to mitigate the risk of an attack on your password manager is to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure your account. MFA simply means that to unlock your password manager, you need something in addition to your master password. That something could be your fingerprint, your face or voice read by recognition software, a code sent to a mobile authenticator app, or a hardware security key. In addition, allowing access to the password manager only from registered, trusted devices can be another form of multi-factor authentication.
Password Manager Browser Extensions
Most every password manager out there today has an extension that you can install into your browser to make using a password quick and easy. This used to not be the case back in the day, but in today’s world, it’s an absolute necessity due to how many passwords and such we’re storing.
Set a Master Password
Once you’ve settled on the password manager of your choice, you have to set it up and protect it with a master password. Since you’re putting all your passwords in one place, i.e., the vault, you need to protect the vault with a master password. The master password encrypts the contents of your vault, so it needs to be super strong and something you will never forget. If you lose your master password, you lose access to all your logins in many cases (meaning you’ll have to do password resets for all your online accounts). If you choose a weak master password, you put all your credentials at risk.
Take your time to pick a master password and just make sure it’s something you’ll always remember but make it something that’s not easy to figure out, such as your name, birth date, cats name or anything similar. If need be, write it down on a piece of paper and put it in a locked safe or something similar within your house so that you can easily access it but others won’t be able to get to it so easily.
Let Your Password Manager Do The Work For You
Any time you visit a website that requires login information, let your password manager do the work for you. This means let it help you create a password for you as well as remember that password and username or anything else of importance.
This is exactly what password managers are for. They do the work so that you don’t really have to in most cases. Once you have the information stored for a site, then any time you visit the login screen for that particular site, your password manager should offer to auto-fill that information for you. This is exactly the goal of using one in the first place.
Final Thoughts
I firmly believe there is no reason that anyone shouldn’t be using password manager. As stated originally, we have so many login credentials that we have to know and try to remember that it’s nearly impossible for us to keep track of it all in our heads. Password managers do all of the work for us and they do very well. Therefore they make life easier for us when it comes to browsing and using the internet.
If you’re not already using a password manager, ask yourself why and do yourself a favor and find one that’s good for you. If you are using a password manager, which one do you use? Let us know via the comments below and tell us what features/options you like best about it.
If you’d like to follow me on Mastodon which is my social media platform of choice, you can do so by clicking the button below.
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Why You Should Be Using A Password Manager
https://blog.allthingstech.social/why-you-should-be-using-a-password-manager/
#2FA #AllThingsTech #Android #Apps #Bitwarden #iOS #LastPass #Linux #Login #LoginCredentials #PasswordManager #Passwords #ProtonPass #Technology #TwoFactorAuthentication #Windows
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AllThingsTech has now been updated to Mastodon 4.2.10 at this time.
You can view the changelog here:
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.2.10
If you experience any issues, please let @cliffwade or @beardedtechguy know so we can investigate any issues!
#Mastodon #MastoHost #Update #BugFixes #SecurityFixes #Tech #AllThingsTech
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This month's @Vivaldi Community Talk that @cliffwade and myself were featured on is now live at: https://community.vivaldi.net/vivaldi-community-talks/ for those who were unable to attend live.
I want to thank Vivaldi and @marialeal again for the opportunity to be on. I had a blast!
#Vivaldi #VivaldiCommunityTalks #VivaldiCommunity #AllThingsTech #Fediverse
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Myself and @cliffwade are live at the @Vivaldi Community Talk discussing "What it matters to be on the Fediverse".
Come join us!
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Hey #AllThingsTech community and all! @cliffwade and myself will be talking with @Vivaldi this Saturday at 1pm EST on their Community Talks.
We‘ll be discussing why being on the Fediverse matters to us.
Come join us! You can join at the following link. https://audon.space/u/@Vivaldi@social.vivaldi.net. It will open once the event starts.
Looking forward to see y’all there!
#AllThingsTech #Vivaldi #VivaldiCommunity #VivaldiCommunityTalks
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Discord: https://discord.gg/pUzxTRvKFH
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If you'd like to connect with me on various other platforms, then click any of the links below!
Discord: https://discord.gg/pUzxTRvKFH
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If you'd like to connect with me on various other platforms, then click any of the links below!
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Personal blog Fediverse account: @Cliff
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If you'd like to connect with me on various other platforms, then click any of the links below!
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Personal blog Fediverse account: @Cliff
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If you'd like to connect with me on various other platforms, then click any of the links below!
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Personal blog Fediverse account: @Cliff
#AllThingsTech blog Fediverse account: @[email protected]
#LetsConnect #GetConnected #Connections #SocialMedia #Discord #LinkedIn #Blog #Fediverse #Blogging
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AllThingsTech has been updated to Mastodon 4.2.8 at this time to fix a critical security issue.
If you experience any issues, please report them to @cliffwade or @beardedtechguy immediately so we can investigate.
You can read the full changelog below:
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Tips And Tricks For New Mastodon Users
What Is Mastodon?
Mastodon was founded in 2016 by German software developer Eugen Rochko. Unlike Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or most any other social media site, Mastodon is a nonprofit, meaning that it’s not owned or run by one individual or an individual company like the sites listed above.
Mastodon might look like a clone of Twitter at first glance, and in some ways I guess you can say it is, but those similarities don’t go very deep at all. In fact, the underlying system behind Mastodon is way more complex than that of something like Twitter. Mastodon is considered a “decentralized platform” and is defined as a “federated network which operates very similarly to email.”
When you first create your account, you choose a server; similar to how you choose to open an email account at Gmail or anywhere else, which generates your profile’s address. So, for example, if you sign up for Mastodon via the allthingstech.social server, then your Mastodon address will be @[your username]@allthingstech.social. For example, my account is [email protected] or allthingstech.social/@cliffwade Both links point to the same URL, so you can click it and see my profile.
But no matter which server you sign up with, you will be able to communicate with users from any other server, just like how Gmail users email Hotmail users and vice versa. However, some servers might have blocked other servers (perhaps if it’s an unsavory group), which would mean you can’t communicate with anyone from the blocked server.
But all of this is for a completely different post as I want to focus on tips and tricks for new users that will help get you started and hopefully get you connected with others in a better, quicker way.
Tip 1: Upload A Profile Picture
This should be common sense on any new social media platform that you go to assuming the site allows you to. It doesn’t have to be a selfie or a picture actually taken of you. It can be something that helps others quickly identify your posts. This can be anything you want it to be. Just pick something that you enjoy, that you feel represents you or that has a story behind it.
People associate profile pictures with a name, and they get used to it. This will help you build an audience quicker and make it to where anyone you follow or interact with more likely to click on your name to read your bio and possibly follow you back.
To enhance this a little further, I strongly recommend you add a profile banner as well like you see at the top of my profile in the image below. Again, make it what you want. Just remember, little things like this show other users that you’ve taken a bit of time to let others know a bit about yourself.
Tip 2: Fill Out Your Bio
This and tip 1 likely go hand in hand. Without a bit of information provided in your bio to let others know who you are, what you do, what you like or anything else of importance, you’re less likely to get interaction or follows from others. While this certainly doesn’t guarantee that you’ll get interaction or follows, it’s the best place to start when it comes to Mastodon, or most any social media platform for that matter.
Tip 3: Make An Introductory Toot (Post)
Again, just like on every other social media platform, introducing yourself helps others get to know a bit about you. There’s no specific guidelines as to what you need to say in this introductory toot (post), so feel free to say what you want. Make it serious, make it funny, whatever you feel is best.
This introductory post is something that can be shared every couple of weeks so that the newer users to Mastodon might get a chance to see it as well. It’s also recommended that you pin it to your profile as you can have up to 5 posts pinned on your profile. That number may however vary depending on what instance you are on.
Tip 4: Follow Anyone On Mastodon That You Followed On Twitter
There are several websites out there that can check your Twitter following and follower list and find out who of those have a Mastodon reference in their profile there, leading you to find their account on Mastodon itself. This is obviously a great way to start off your Mastodon journey by following some familiar people.
A couple of websites you can use for this are FediFinder as well as MastoFind. There are likely many others but I’ve personally used both of these with good success when I first came over to Mastodon several months ago.
This doesn’t necessarily mean you need or should follow everyone that you followed on Twitter, as you might very well want to start fresh and only follow new folks you find on Mastodon. However, most of us have people we have become really good friends with or interact with regularly and if some of those have moved over completely to Mastodon, then it’s often important to keep those relationships going.
Using the sites above will help you find others who have added a Mastodon link to their Twitter profile and you should add your Mastodon profile link to your Twitter profile for this same reason.
Tip 5: Use Hashtags When You Toot (Post)
Since there is no algorithm on Mastodon, the best way for users to find things they like is via hashtags. Using hashtags in your posts gives everyone the ability to not only search for keywords of things they like or want to see, but you can also follow hashtags within Mastodon which can really add to the overall experience of the platform.
Some people say to only use up to three hashtags, others say to use as many as you want. I’m not sure if there is a “correct” way to do this or not, but I’d say use what you want and judge changing it based on interaction or lack of interaction.
Another thing I did to enhance this when I first joined Mastodon was to create a toot (post) with regards to the hashtags I like to use, view and search for. This too allows others to know a bit more about you, who you are, what things you like and what things you might be posting or commenting on around Mastodon.
Come Join Us On AllThingsTech.social
With all of this said with regards to how to setup your profile and make the best impression from the get go, and you’re looking to join the Mastodon platform, we at AllThingsTech.social would love to have you!
Regardless of which Mastodon app you choose to use, or if you decide to create your account on the web version of Mastodon, you can enter the instance name above and then click Ok/Enter or whatever, and then you should be able to create an account on the AllThingsTech.social instance.
Final Thoughts
These are just five of the first tips and tricks that I learned and preached about when I first came over to Mastodon and I feel it helped and still helps me greatly today even after 3+ months of being on the platform.
There are many, many other things you can do to make your experience better and to possibly grow quicker and I’d be more than happy if you would share those with me if you’d like. Maybe if I get enough suggestions of other tips and tricks for new users, or even experienced users, I could make another post here and list them and give you credit for your suggestions.
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