Tumblr to add ActivityPub support
With the possibility of Tumblr adding ActivityPub support, could this give federated social networks like Mastodon a boost in popularity?
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RIP Twitter (as we know it)
“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.
Recommended RSS readers
Thoughts on my favorite RSS reader apps, from the Apple-based NetNewsWire to the broad-platform Feedly.
Basic Mastodon tips for new users
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?
As of late October 2022, Elon Musk finally owns Twitter, and is bringing about rapid changes. But will users (and myself) bother to stay?
Recommended alternative browsers to Chrome
With upcoming changes planned to Chrome’s extension infrastructure impacting ad blockers, I take a look at alternative browsers to Chrome.
Netflix launches an ad-supported plan
Netflix is launching a new ad-supported plan, Basic with Ads. I look at reasons why you might want to stick with the ad-free Netflix tiers.
Recommended free word processors
A list of my recommended free word processors, from Google Docs to LibreOffice. Also, which word processors I regularly use.
RIP Google Stadia (and thoughts on why it failed)
Google has announced that its cloud-based video game platform, Google Stadia, is shutting down in January 2023. I take a look at reasons why Stadia failed.
What are the most popular sports on social media?
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.