What is something like a hobby or skill that you belive almost anybody should give a try, and what makes your suggestion so good compared to other things?

i feel like this is a descent question i guess.

  • CifrareVerba@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Skill wise, though I believe this would apply to many here already, analyzing and critical thinking in regard to use of technology.

    For instance, checking which apps and extensions you use on your devices and see if you need them. Likewise, look thoroughly when trying or testing software to prevent you from being part of a malicious extension campaign. Check which apps are connected to your SSO (single sign on) accounts like Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, etc.; doing this regularly especially if you’re one to try new apps and software, ensures that once you no longer use them, they can’t keep getting your data.

    Critical thinking in regard to questioning if a company, person, or app is social engineering you in attempt for money or control your choices. Think Facebook with when you’re deleting an account, it’s showing the profile pics of people you talk to most and telling you “these friends will miss you” in an attempt to guilt-trip you not to using it. Same thing with software like VPNs or any security software telling you that you’re not safe without their software or a service trying to get you back by emailing you saying they miss you and trying to sway you to spend more money with coupons, marketing emails, etc.