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If you're choosing a Fediverse server to sign up on or to move to, don't just pick one at random.
Each server is totally independent and run by totally different people, so they can vary a lot in terms of rules, safety and technical reliability. It is best to choose a server from a human-curated list of reliable servers (don't use automated server lists).
This guide has lots of info about how to sign up, including links to human-curated server lists:
➡️ fedi.tips/how-do-i-join-mastod…
How do I join Mastodon and the Fediverse? | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediversefedi.tips
Today's #Friendica tip! :dog:
You can go to your settings, navigate to the "Display" settings, and activate the "Stay local" checkbox.
This makes it so that when you click on people's profiles from other places, you don't automatically visit their home site, but instead it displays their profiles directly on MyWebFriends! This is the behavior you might know from #Mastodon and makes sure you stay on #MyWebFriends so you can easily follow them or browse their posts.
The disadvantage you should be aware of is that you might lose out on some information from their profiles that the site they call home offers; for example, profile decoration that Friendica doesn't have, you might miss out on some not-yet-synchronized replies or posts, special formatting, smileys and other server-specific info.
GitHub - michelcrypt4d4mus/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed: Demo app to show off fedialgo, a customizable algorithm for your Mastodon timeline that is made of awesome.
Demo app to show off fedialgo, a customizable algorithm for your Mastodon timeline that is made of awesome. - michelcrypt4d4mus/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeedGitHub
If you know a site or online service with an RSS or Atom feed, you can follow it from the Fediverse using the RSS Parrot service. Instructions for using RSS Parrot are on its website:
TL:DR: Mention the RSS feed's address in a post along with the RSS parrot account @birb
The RSS Parrot account will reply with a Fediverse account you can follow for that feed.
RSS Parrot
Home of RSS Parrot, a free Fediverse service that lets you turn Mastodon into an RSS or Atom feed reader.rss-parrot.net
Do you use Mastodon on a computer? Have you tried Mastodon's optional "advanced web interface"? It provides a Tweetdeck-style multi-column layout where you can have unlimited timelines, lists and searches open all at once. More info including how to activate it at:
➡️ fedi.tips/how-to-activate-mast…
Mastodon can be used through single or multi-column, both are officially supported. Some people find multi-column overwhelming, but others find it really essential. Use whichever you prefer!
How to use Mastodon’s Tweetdeck-style Advanced Web Interface | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediversefedi.tips
If you want your public posts to be searchable by their entire contents (not just hashtags), you need to tick a particular box in your profile settings. Lots more info here:
➡️ fedi.tips/how-do-i-opt-into-or…
For privacy and safety reasons this feature is switched off by default. You need to switch it on if you want your own posts to be "full text searchable".
This only affects posts that have a public visibility setting. Posts with other visibility settings are not searchable at all.
How do I opt into full text search on Mastodon? | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediversefedi.tips
Mastodon now supports searching by keywords and phrases, so some people asked should they still bother using hashtags?
Yes! Hashtags are still a really good idea!
1) A lot of people follow hashtags, if you use a tag they follow your post will appear in their timelines
2) A lot of people prefer searching by hashtag as it indicates an intended topic, rather than accidentally mentioning a word
3) Not *every* server supports full text search, but all of them support hashtag searches
#Fediverse #Mastodon @stux #FediTips
Hey new people! 👋
You can do likes by clicking the ⭐ favourite button. Favouriting lets the author know you liked their post.
You can do re-tweets by clicking the 🔁 boost button (AKA "re-blog" on some apps). Some apps use a 🚀 symbol instead of the arrows. Boosting shares a post with your followers.
To view a post later, click the 🔖 bookmark button. No one else sees your bookmarks.
More info including how to browse your favourites, boosts & bookmarks at:
➡️ fedi.tips/how-do-i-do-likes-an…
How do I do likes and re-tweets in Mastodon? And what are bookmarks? | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediversefedi.tips
If you want help with using Mastodon and the Fediverse, feel free to ask!
FediTips is an unofficial tech support account, it exists to help people use this place. I am a human being, not a bot 😁
I'm especially keen to help non-technical people, please don't feel nervous asking about something. There is no such thing as a stupid question!
There are also lots of beginner's guides at fedi.tips and new people may find the "Quick Start" section especially useful.
Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediversefedi.tips
Lot of new people asking how they can discover people to follow, and how they can make their own account more discoverable.
Here's a guide to discovering accounts to follow:
➡️ fedi.tips/how-do-i-find-accoun…
...and here's a guide to how to make your own account and posts more visible:
➡️ fedi.tips/how-do-i-get-more-fo…
If you see new people asking about these topics, you might want to share links to these guides.
(Also, all the text in my guides is CC-By-SA so feel free to build upon it.)
How do I discover accounts to follow on Mastodon and the Fediverse? | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediversefedi.tips
Lot of new people over past couple of days asking for help! Welcome 👋
I am an unofficial tech support account helping people use Mastodon and the Fediverse. If you want to ask anything at all about this place, feel free to mention or message me:
➡️ @FediTips
My website is full of beginner's guides:
➡️ fedi.tips
I also run a site and account to help people discover who to follow:
➡️ @FediFollows
If you have any questions, please ask!
Fedi.Directory – Interesting accounts on Mastodon & the Fediverse
Interesting accounts to follow on Mastodon and the Fediversefedi.directory
Maximize your Mastodon experience: Top open source clients I’ve tried #Mastodon #tuba #Fediverse #FediTips
allthingsopen.org/articles/mas…
Maximize your Mastodon experience: Top open source clients I've tried | We Love Open Source - All Things Open
Mastodon is an open source social networking platform for microblogging. While it has a web-based interface, many users prefer to use a client to access Mastodon. Clients are programs or... Read MoreAll Things Open
When joining a server, it's really important to check that they promise a handover period if they ever shut down. If a server shuts down without warning, you will not be able to transfer your account elsewhere.
All the servers listed on fedi.garden and joinmastodon.org/servers promise at least three months warning if they ever decide to shut down, which is enough time to find another server and transfer your account. (See fedi.garden/about-this-site & joinmastodon.org/covenant)
Do you have a Nintendo Switch? Do you want to post screenshots and video clips from it on your Fediverse account?
There's a guide on NintendoLife which explains how to send them to your phone, tablet or computer:
➡️ nintendolife.com/guides/how-to…
Once you've transferred them, you can post them with your favourite Mastodon etc app.
(You can also do it by swapping the memory card but remember to power the Switch totally off first, don't just put it on standby.)
#FediTips #NintendoSwitch #Nintendo
How To Transfer Screenshots And Videos From Switch To A Smartphone, PC Or Mac
The most direct way to transfer screenshots and videosGavin Lane (Nintendo Life)
