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Configuring UFW Firewall with Mastodonbot on Raspberry Pi
Learn how to configure UFW firewall on Raspberry Pi to securely run Mastodonbot, a Mastodon instance in a local network.
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How to Control New User Approval on Your Mastodon Instance
Learn how to manage new user approvals on your Mastodon instance. Discover the roles responsible for approving or rejecting registration requests when 'approval needed' is set.
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Migrating Two Mastodon Accounts from Different Servers to a Single One: A Guide
Learn how to migrate two Mastodon accounts from different servers to a single one, while also transferring followers. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for a seamless transition.
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Threads: The New Instagram Social Media Platform
Threads is a new social media platform created by Instagram, which allows users to share short messages. It is a mix between Twitter and Mastodon, and it is integrated with Instagram. Threads was launched in July 2023 and had over 10 million users in 7 hours. It has since become less popular and has added new features such as a feed chronological. The platform allows users to create short messages with text, images, and videos, and has a limit of 500 characters. It also allows users to respond to messages, share them, or cite them with a text addition. The platform is integrated with Instagram, which allows users to share a post directly in Instagram's stories. The platform also has options for users to search for other users, and has a notification system where users can view all notifications or just those that are responses, mentions, or interactions with verified accounts. Users can also make their profiles private, manage mentions, silence users who are not of interest, or filter words. The platform also has a feature to report posts or block users. Although the platform is still in development, it is expected to become more popular in the future as it is a decentralized social media platform and is integrated with Instagram. The platform also promises to be more impartial and free from the controversies surrounding Elon Musk. However, it is important to note that Facebook, the parent company of Instagram, has also had its own controversies, so it remains to be seen how it will handle toxicity and misinformation on the platform.
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