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Can Mastodon be a Twitter refuge for marginalized groups?
As the Mastodon universe swells (going from about 300,000 active users before the Twitter takeover to over two-and-a-half million as of this writing), hopes are high among longterm users and new arrivals that both the spirit and the technical underpinnings … Continue reading
Posted in Fast Company, Scoop-Enterprise
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The best photo books in 2022
Which photo book service delivers not only the best quality images, but also provides the best tools so that you can put together the book you want without frustration? And, which allows you to make a photo book without putting … Continue reading
Posted in Tom's Guide
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How to rescue your hacked account: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and more
Hackers commandeer online accounts at industrial scale. Here’s how to restore and protect your access to Apple, Facebook, Google, Instagram, Snapchat, Spotify, TikTok, and Twitter. (Read on The Verge)
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How to revive your old computer
PCs and Macs slow to a crawl as time goes by. But that doesn’t always mean you need a replacement. A few cheap tricks can often bring an old computer back to life. (Fast Company)
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How to keep your data from brokers and marketers
It’s no secret that private intel companies compile vast dossiers on us. But the extent is breathtaking. Here’s how it works—and what you can do about it. (Fast Company)
Posted in Fast Company, privacy
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Yes, buying an electric car will save you money . . . sooner than you’d think
You can lower your carbon footprint—and your expenses—pretty quickly, depending on the model you buy and where you live. (Fast Company)
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NFTs are still worth something—just not what you think
Virtual ownership of a virtual good is a way to support artists, score bonus content, and buy into a cultural community. Maybe it’s just not a good shortcut to get rich. (Fast Company)
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Everything you need to know about switching to solar power
The cost of solar energy is plummeting while the price of grid electricity keeps climbing. But costs and savings can vary a lot depending on your location. (Fast Company)
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Look out, DoorDash: Local meal delivery companies are teaming up
Potentially hundreds of mom-and-pop delivery companies will be available through a new app and website that pair diners with hometown providers. (Fast Company)
Posted in Fast Company, Labor, Scoop-Enterprise
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When will robots take our jobs?
An artificial intelligence explosion is allowing machines to take over more tasks. But will robots put people out of a job, or just fill ones that humans can’t, or won’t? (Fast Company)
Posted in Fast Company
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