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Blog status update (March 2023): The site switches back to WordPress (again)

by Anthony DeanMarch 28, 2023March 27, 20230

In this month’s blog status update, I give reasons why I’ve switched the site back from ClassicPress to WordPress (again).

How to find Mastodon users; also, recommended Mastodon accounts to follow

by Anthony DeanDecember 6, 2022February 4, 20230

A list of ways to find other users to follow on the Mastodon social network, as well as a list of recommended Mastodon accounts to follow.

Tumblr to add ActivityPub support

by Anthony DeanNovember 29, 2022March 25, 20230

With the possibility of Tumblr adding ActivityPub support, could this give federated social networks like Mastodon a boost in popularity?

RIP Twitter (as we know it)

by Anthony DeanNovember 22, 2022November 20, 20220

“RIP Twitter” (as we know it) is Twitter’s new status quo under Elon Musk… and the reason why, after years of use, I’ve finally stopped using Twitter.

Basic Mastodon tips for new users

by Anthony DeanNovember 8, 2022November 24, 20222

With Mastodon’s rise in popularity, here’s a look at some basic Mastodon tips for new users of the federated social network.

Elon Musk now owns Twitter, but will users stay?

by Anthony DeanNovember 1, 2022March 25, 20230

As of late October 2022, Elon Musk finally owns Twitter, and is bringing about rapid changes. But will users (and myself) bother to stay?

What are the most popular sports on social media?

by Anthony DeanSeptember 27, 2022March 25, 20230

I take a look at what the most popular sports leagues (and individual athletes/teams) are on the major social media platforms, from Facebook to TikTok.