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Even your antique Mac can use Mastodon

Mastodon is a new, distributed social network which uses decentralized servers — and an enterprising developer has ported a client to run on a 30-year old Mac operating system.Scott Small has written a Mastodon client called macstodon for Classic v.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderFeb 3rd, 2023

This iOS shortcut lets you post to your Twitter and Mastodon accounts at the same time

We’ve seen a lot of alternatives to Twitter recently, and Mastodon is one of the most popular alternatives right now. However, keeping your accounts updated on both social networks is not so easy. To solve this, designer Parker Ortolani created Tw.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsMay 25th, 2023

The Mac just got a first-class Mastodon client with Ivory

Participating in Mastodon from the Mac just got a lot easier. Tapbots is officially launching Ivory for macOS today. more… The post The Mac just got a first-class Mastodon client with Ivory appeared first on 9to5Mac......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2023

Meta has been working on a new Twitter competitor, and here’s what it looks like

Ever since Twitter was acquired by Elon Musk, some users have been looking for alternatives to the social network as they’re unhappy with the company’s latest decisions. We’ve seen Mastodon get a lot of attention, as well as Bluesky – a new.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 19th, 2023

Mastodon bones unearthed by Michigan work crew go on display in museum

A selection of bones belonging to a juvenile mastodon who roamed the woods of Michigan 13,000 years ago is now on display at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, after workers unearthed it by chance last year......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 19th, 2023

Ivory for Mastodon gets updated with Safari Extension and other enhancements

Ivory has become one of the most popular Mastodon clients for iPhone and iPad users, as it is designed by the same developers as Tweetbot. Now the app has been updated with even more enhancements, including a Safari Extension, redesigned media viewe.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 11th, 2023

Mastodon fixes “confusing” sign-up process to attract users fleeing Twitter

Mastodon forms a plan to make decentralized social networks go mainstream. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) Since late 2022, Mastodon has increasingly become a popular alternative to Twitter f.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2023

Chinese Antique Lotus: Not just an ornamental plant

Lotus (Nelumbo) is an important aquatic ornamental plant, with high edible and medicinal value. It has been cultivated in China for more than 3,000 years. Antique Lotus is a special group of lotuses. It is formed by the germination of ancient lotus s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 9th, 2023

Ivory now lets users create a Mastodon account directly from the app

Ivory is a new client for the decentralized social network Mastodon, which has been gaining a lot of attention recently amid the latest changes announced by Twitter. The app, which was developed by Tapbots (the same company behind Tweetbot), has now.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMar 9th, 2023

Mammoth is a new free Mastodon client for iOS and macOS

The decentralized and open-source social network Mastodon has been getting a lot of attention recently amidst the controversies surrounding Twitter, as both platforms have a lot of similarities. And now iOS and macOS users will have another great th.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2023

iOS 16.4: iMessage now supports rich content previews for Mastodon posts

Here’s an iOS 16.4 surprise: the Messages app now supports rich previews for Mastodon posts when you share a link to a post in an iMessage conversation. This brings Apple’s Mastodon support up to parity with the long-standing integration with Tw.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2023

Ivory for Mastodon gains post editing and more on iPhone and iPad as Mac development continues

Mastodon, unlike other social platforms with animal mascots, lets users edit posts without charging $100/year for the privilege. Starting today, Mastodon users with Ivory for iPhone and iPad can now access post editing using the app. more… The p.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2023

HomePod reviews, iPhone parental controls, foldable macs, Mastodon vs Twitter

On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, the initial HomePod reviews are in, Samsung announces the S23 Ultra, why you should use Guided Access, your hosts' hot take on foldable Macs, and more!The new HomePod is now availableThat new HomePo.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2023

Even your antique Mac can use Mastodon

Mastodon is a new, distributed social network which uses decentralized servers — and an enterprising developer has ported a client to run on a 30-year old Mac operating system.Scott Small has written a Mastodon client called macstodon for Classic v.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2023

How to use classic Mac, Lisa, NeXT, Apple II software on your Mac

While old Apple hardware is mostly long-gone, there are ways to run some of your antique software on your current Mac. Here's how to get started emulating old Apple computers on your new machine.At the dawn of the personal computer era in the late 19.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJan 31st, 2023

Apple Fellow Phil Schiller confirms he’s now on Mastodon after deleting Twitter account

Following all the mess happening to Twitter after the company was acquired by Elon Musk, Apple Fellow and former Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller has deleted his account on the platform. However, those who still want updates from Schiller can now.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJan 30th, 2023

Tapbots readies ‘Ivory’ client for Mastodon as Tweetbot era unceremoniously ends

The dust continues to settle following Twitter’s decision to cut off third-party apps from its API. Twitter’s poorly communicated decision means that apps like Twitteriffic and Tweetbot can no longer exist. In light of that, Tapbots has publishe.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJan 20th, 2023

Mastodon—and the pros and cons of moving beyond Big Tech gatekeepers

Standards-based interoperability makes a comeback, sort of. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) As Elon Musk's Category 5 tweetstorm continues, the once-obscure Mastodon social network has been gaining over 1,.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 30th, 2022

Thanks to Tapbots’ Ivory app, I’m finally ready to ditch Twitter for good

Mastodon is a popular Twitter alternative, but it may not click right away. You might just need a great app to help — and that's what Tapbots brings with Ivory......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 29th, 2022

Twitter rival Mastodon rejects funding to preserve nonprofit status

Open-source microblogging site has seen surge of interest since Musk took over Twitter. Enlarge / Founder Eugen Rochko said Mastodon would not "turn into everything you hate about Twitter." (credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 28th, 2022

What is Mastodon? Everything you need to know

This article explains what is Mastodon, and how to join and use the platform. The post What is Mastodon? Everything you need to know first appeared on Phandroid. Ever since Twitter’s acquisition was completed by Elon Musk in October-e.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 24th, 2022