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10 Signs You’re Shadowbanned on Social Media

Despite all your rage, your still in an invisible cage.

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5 Reasons You Should Ignore the For You Page on All Social Media

What's "for me" anyway?

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I Skip Open Source Apps When I See This on Their Website

Some icons tell me all I need to know about a project's reliability.

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I'm Really Worried About People Citing AI to Win Arguments Online

AI doesn't have your back in this case.

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How to Quit Social Media Without Quitting the Internet

Stay connected in a healthy way.

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How to Report Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and More

Keep your feed free of inappropriate content.

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X’s Encrypted Messaging Is Not as Good as You Might Think

You probably shouldn't send sensitive messages on X.

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Moving to Bluesky? Here's What You Should Know About Starter Packs

Starter Packs are a unique feature to Bluesky.

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Instagram Threads vs Twitter (X): More Than a Clone?

Threads sets itself apart from X (formerly Twitter).

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7 Iconic X (Twitter) Features That I Miss

RIP to some of the best features.

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4 Features Bluesky Should Steal From X (Twitter)

Bluesky is great, but these X features could make it even better.

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Never Buy Tickets on Social Media—It's Nearly Always a Scam

Only use official ticket vendors, never the likes of X or Facebook.

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How to Disable or Enable NSFW Content on X (Twitter)

X (Twitter) hides sensitive NSFW content by default, but you can change it.

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Oxford’s Word of the Year Is Another Tech Pick

It mirrors tech's takeover of our lives.

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The 7 Settings I Tweaked First When Moving to Bluesky From X

You should make these changes to get Bluesky at its best.

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Gen Z May Not Like Social Media As Much As We Think They Do

Does Gen Z love social media? The truth may surprise you.

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Beyond the Scroll: Life Lessons from a Social Media Break

No more endless scrolling.

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Now’s the Time to Grab Your Bluesky Handle Before It's Gone

Twitter is dead, long live Bluesky.

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The Rise of Bluesky: Why It’s Gaining Popularity Among Ex-Twitter Users

Hello, Bluesky.

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Bluesky Social Network Becomes #1 App in the US

The US election and more changes at Twitter/X pushed more people to alternatives.

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