5 Things I Learned About Mastodon

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With the change of ownership and direction at Twitter, a lot of Twitter users have switched (or are considering switching) to Mastodon, the open-source decentralized social media network that launched in 2016.

I’m one of them.

Though I’m still using Twitter, it’s likely I’ll be making the switch to only using Mastodon soon.

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41% of Americans Don’t Use Cash for Weekly Purchases

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In a typical week, four in 10 American adults go “cashless”, a sharp increase from 29% in 2018 and 24% in 2015, according to a recent survey by Pew Research Center.

Only 14% of Americans say all or almost all of their purchases are made with cash in a typical week. And almost 60% of Americans say some of their purchases are paid using cash.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Learn How You Can Stay Safe Online

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It’s back!

Celebrating its 19th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October is a collaboration between government and private industry to raise awareness and best practices about digital security and the importance of staying safe online.

The month is dedicated to providing resources for people and businesses to learn and talk about ways to stay safe and secure online.

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