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F.I.M.O.“FOMO” — or “Fear Of Missing Out” — is an ugly social motivator. As an introvert it’s caused me to overextend myself on many an occasion…Feb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021
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Update Your Everything“Security Updates” aren’t just your device manufacturer’s way of having fun: they’re important. They send updates in response to security…Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Back It Up, Backin’ UpYour information is, at its most basic, yours. This article isn’t about how to keep someone else from getting it, it’s about how to keep…Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Phishing — Don’t Be PhooledPhishing is the practice by scammers to get access to your information or your computer, usually using email. Phishing scams are varied…Mar 27, 2020Mar 27, 2020
DuckDuckGo Right Ahead and Dump GoogleTo “Google” something simply means that you’re looking it up on the internet. Google has created a digital empire that’s synonymous with…Mar 25, 2020Mar 25, 2020
BAT Cryptocurrency — Brave Browser’s Secret WeaponBAT, or “basic attention token” is a cryptocurrency that Brave Browser gives you for viewing ads. The ads are anonymous, they’re…Mar 24, 2020Mar 24, 2020
VPNs — Blocking the “Other” Watchful Eye.You get it. Privacy is important, and everyone is collecting it. Brave browser keeps the websites you visit from getting every ounce of…Mar 22, 2020Mar 22, 2020