Christopher @ItsMeChris@mastodon.lol

Now available!

My in-depth comparative review of eight Mastodon apps for iPhone

Please boost (or share on Twitter) 🙏

https://transponderings.blog/2022/05/21/eight-mastodon-apps-for-iphone/

various icons from Windows XP

Bookmarking this one > switching.software is a grassroots website, that is trying to let people know about ethical and easy-to-use alternatives to well-known websites, apps and other software.

Their tips on how to switch.

1) Don't be afraid
2) Start small
3) Tell your friends (hence this toot to y'all)
4) Don't overextend yourself
5) Ask for help
6) Help others
7) Don't fuel unwanted fears

https://switching.software/

"Diese jungen Menschen sind reif z. Wählen. Aber die wichtige Bedingung ist [...], dass sie es dürfen. Dann macht es Klick u. man fängt an, sich zu informieren. Man spricht ü. Politik u. damit steigt dann auch die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass die Leute wirklich polit. aktiv werden."

rest in peace https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/05/the-music-lives-on/

#Covid #CovidIsNotOver

Optimist: The glass is ½ full.
Pessimist: The glass is ½ empty.
Excel: The glass is January 2nd.

#RespektWählen Heute finden in Schleswig-Holstein die Landtagswahlen statt. Geht wählen 🏳️‍⚧🏳️‍🌈Gebt den Parteien eure Stimme, die dafür sorgen wollen, dass #LSBTIQ selbstbestimmt und ohne Angst vor Anfeindungen leben können.

People with partners (romantic or otherwise):

Support your partner's passions, so long as they aren't harmful.

Even if it's something you think is "cringey", because what you might find silly, childish, or pointless, might be saving their mental health.

Replace these:

Twitter -> Mastodon
Google (Search) -> DuckDuckGo
Gmail -> ProtonMail/Tutanota
Chrome -> Firefox
WhatsApp -> Threema/Signal
Google Drive -> Nextcloud

What other services would you replace?