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Ready to escape the drama of existing social media platforms and try something new and awesome in the world of social media? In Mastodon For Dummies, experienced tech trainers Chris Minnick and Mike McCallister show you exactly how to use Mastodon, the hot decentralized social media offering on the web and destination for thousands of social media migrants. Learn how to sign up for the service on your choice of server and get familiar with the rules of what's sure to become your new favorite app. You'll discover how to connect with other people, attract your own followers, and make yourself right at home in the Mastodon community. In the book, you'll find: easy-to-follow instructions on how to choose the Mastodon server that suits you best; instructions for establishing new connections on a new social platform and learning the rules of the road; tips for conducting business on Mastodon and making a home for your home-based business or brand on the social media service; and step-by-step guides on launching your very own server. Mastodon For Dummies is a must-listen if you're ready to leave old social platforms in the rearview and try something new.

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"Chris Minnick is a prolific author and software developer. He has built or been the technical lead on hundreds of web and mobile projects and he currently teaches ReactJS programming at some of the world's largest companies. Minnick has authored and coauthored over a dozen technical books for adults and kids, including Coding All-in-One For Dummies, ReactJs Foundations, Coding with JavaScript for Dummies, JavaScript for Kids, Adventures in Coding, and Writing Computer Code. When he's not writing about technical topics, Chris is a winemaker, a novelist, a swimmer, a painter, and a musician. Michael McCallister is devoted to the idea that technology need not be feared, and can be mastered by anyone. After all, he grew up in the days when computers filled entire rooms, and spent thirteen years as a civil service clerk doing nothing more technical than recording WordPerfect macros. He is devoted to making computing easier for the full spectrum of user levels and experience. As a technical communicator, freelance technology writer, and book author, he understands that ordinary people can and should make the most of their tools. Besides Linux, WordPress and other open source software, interests include tools for communicating via the Web (blogs, social networks, wikis, and the like) and bridging the digital divide. McCallister has been running Linux as his primary day-to-day desktop operating system since 1999, but he also documents software for a variety of platforms. He writes a technology-oriented blog, Notes from the Metaverse. His technology stories have been published in places like: linuxjournal.com, LinuxWorld, Java Developer's Journal, and searchenterpriselinux.com. He is a compulsive joiner. Among the relevant groups: senior member of the Society for Technical Communication, president of the Wisconsin STC chapter, and the National Writers Union, UAW Local 1981. He absolutely loves going to BarCamps and BarCamp-style events, especially BarCampMilwaukee. Occasionally, you'll also find him at the Milwaukee Linux Users Group. When he's not staring at computer screens (which he admittedly finds strangely alluring), you'll often find him trying to make the world a better place. Or reading, watching a baseball game or other sporting event (live or on TV), hanging out with the grandkids, and walking around urban landscapes. Stephen Caffrey has been a stage actor in New York, Los Angeles, and across the country for over thirty years. On film and television he directed and starred in the series Tour of Duty for over three seasons on CBS. He received an Emmy nomination for his year on All my Children. He has had leading roles in many TV movies and miniseries, as well as the Sundance Film Festival winner Longtime Companion. He also has had numerous guest star appearances, including on the famous ""Yada Yada"" episode of Seinfeld. He was more recently seen in Bosch, Cinema Verite on HBO, and recurring on NBC's American Odyssey. His stage work includes shows at New York Theatre Workshop, Classic Stage Co., Mark Taper Forum, Geffen Playhouse, Geva, Seattle Rep., Cleveland Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse, American Conservatory Theatre, Berkeley Rep., Old Globe, Hartford Stage, Royal George/Chicago, and many others."

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