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How to Consciously Consume Less Information on the Web

Ever noticed just how many apps and services give you a way to save your favorite pieces of incoming data? You can “star” or “like” links, videos, articles, tweets, photos — pretty much any content online. The problem here is that you end up starring almost everything you come across, which defeats the purpose of… read more »

5 Examples of Information You Should Never Post Online

The Internet can be a tricky place to navigate. Each social network has an incentive to make you post as much information as possible, websites like to gobble up your email address for marketing, and even innocuous posts on forums can give away more than you meant them to. The savvy Social Engineer can use… read more »

How to Kill Programs and Check System Information in Linux

Oh no, something seems to be going wrong with your computer! On Windows, you bring up the task manager using Ctrl + Alt + Delete to confirm your suspicions. Then you use close whichever program is running amok. But now you’re using Linux, and that keyboard shortcut isn’t doing what you expected. Things are different in… read more »

10 Pieces of Information That Are Used to Steal Your Identity

Identity theft is serious business. According to the Bureau of Justice, identity theft cost victims over $ 24 billion in 2012, more than household burglary, motor theft, and property theft combined. It can have long-lasting and significant consequence for victims, and by all reports, it’s a really horrible experience. We tell you regularly to make… read more »

5 Sites with Information About Any Company

Wondering how to get in touch with a particular company, or who runs it? Or maybe you’re just curious about the companies you interact with every day? Knowledge is power, and today Cool Websites and Apps is outlining five sites with information about almost any company. Whether you want to complain or are just doing some research,… read more »

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