You may shorten URLs using unfake.it URL Shortener right inside your TweetDeck application. This is how to do so:

  1. Open TweetDeck’s preferences
  2. Choose Services
  3. Switch URL shortening service (usually bit.ly) to Other
  4. Type http://unfake.it/?a=api&url=%@ in the field beside that pulldown menu
  5. Hit Save Settings
  6. Enjoy!

Long URLs, typed into TweetDeck’s “What’s happening?” box, will now be shortened immediately using unfake.it.