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I made a simple tool to save you from online distractions

12challenges • 257 implied HN points • 13 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Software Digital Tools Internet Usage Productivity Activism
  1. A tool named Nudge helps you block online distractions like news feeds and comments. It's like an ad blocker but for things that distract you from what you want to focus on.
  2. Nudge is free, open source, and has a good user rating. It makes it easier for you to avoid scrolling through unnecessary content while browsing online.
  3. The creator wants feedback and suggestions to make Nudge even better. You're invited to try it out and share your thoughts with him.

Ta'n ga'i ba(`ng Google

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 25 Sep 07
🕹 Technology Hacking Search Engine Security Measures Internet Usage
  1. Be cautious about sharing personal information online, as skilled individuals can use social engineering techniques to gather detailed information about you.
  2. Utilize advanced Google search operators like 'site:' and 'filetype:' to refine your search results and find specific information within websites or file types.
  3. To protect yourself from being exploited through Google, learn about techniques like using a robots.txt file to control which parts of your website are indexed by search engines.

Riêng tư trên Internet

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 25 Jul 12
🕹 Technology Privacy Data security Social media Internet Usage Government Surveillance
  1. Using products and services from foreign companies on the internet may involve sharing personal information, which is not necessarily bad as these companies provide free services in exchange for that data.
  2. It's important for users to question whether they should trust a company to access and use their personal information, as most companies outline these practices in their privacy policies.
  3. It's common for governments to request user information from companies, and while US companies may be more likely to challenge such requests, companies in countries like Vietnam often comply without question, raising concerns about privacy and trust.

Y'all can keep your keyboard cats

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Social media Online Dating Advertising Internet Usage
  1. There's been a long battle on Wikipedia to properly represent the history of Labor Day, with volunteers working for free for over a decade.
  2. Modern dating can now involve trying to pick up people in your Uber carpool, making creepy encounters more common.
  3. The rise of 'sponsored social' is turning everyone's Facebook posts into advertisements.

8/5 TBC Insider Digest

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 21
🕹 Technology Regulation Internet Usage Assessment Risk Analysis
  1. Many are uncertain about potential gaming restrictions in China, but it's unlikely to face the same fate as after school tutoring.
  2. A government study on Chinese minor internet use revealed concerns like nearsightedness and parental responsibility.
  3. An assessment of regulatory risks across product categories was shared, sparking discussions on industry impacts.
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Thư rác VN

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jul 07
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Spam Internet Usage
  1. The article highlights the concerning rise of spamming in Vietnam and its impact on users and businesses.
  2. Vietnamese spam, though a smaller proportion globally, still contributes to global spam statistics, often due to botnet exploitation.
  3. Statistics from Sophos showcase the top countries in spam-relaying, shedding light on the scale of the issue worldwide.

What if you could pipe the Internet directly to your brain??!!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 15
🕹 Technology Social media Privacy Internet Usage Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis
  1. People rely less on instincts due to data optimization over gut feelings.
  2. The Block Bot presents a potential solution for moderating offensive content on Twitter.
  3. The Internet has enhanced connections but has also made disconnecting more challenging, especially after breakups.