My tips and tricks for using Reddit more efficiently
Giulio Magnifico offers tips to enhance Reddit use post-API changes, including shortcuts for subreddit searches, bookmarklets for posting and formatting, and IFTTT for faster notifications, improving overall efficiency.
Read original articleGiulio Magnifico shares various tips and tricks to enhance the Reddit experience, particularly after the platform's API changes that limited the functionality of third-party apps like Apollo. He primarily uses Reddit on iOS devices and has developed shortcuts and bookmarklets to streamline his interactions. Key recommendations include checking for duplicate posts before submitting articles, which can be cumbersome with the official app. He created a shortcut that allows users to search within specific subreddits and sort results by time, addressing the app's limitations. For those who prefer using a browser, he provides a bookmarklet that facilitates similar searches. Additionally, he offers a bookmarklet for posting articles directly to Reddit, along with shortcuts for formatting text in markdown. To improve notification speed for new posts, he suggests using IFTTT, which provides more immediate alerts compared to the official app. Overall, these strategies aim to optimize Reddit usage and reduce time spent on the platform.
- Users can create shortcuts to search subreddits and sort results by time.
- Bookmarklets can be used for posting articles and formatting text in markdown.
- IFTTT can enhance notification speed for new posts on Reddit.
- The official Reddit app has limitations compared to third-party apps like Apollo.
- These tips aim to improve efficiency and reduce time spent on Reddit.
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