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Do not visit shady websites, particularly those about which browser gives you a warning..
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Grant the Location/Access Clip-board/Send Notifications/Camera permissions very carefully, mindfully..
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Try to stay away from pop-up windows, close disturbing tabs instead of perusing them or wasting time on what could possibly harm your device by installing spyware or carrying out phishing activities..
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Browse and trust only reliable sources of information, and do not trust "Wikipedia" and the like for formal information sharing, as they can be edit by all and sundry..
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Prefer to browse some websites in place of their smartphone applications, as apps inevitably have to be granted certain "permissions" that seem intrusive..
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On public computers, do not access sensitive info, and always clear browser-history before leaving the terminal, erase any downloads (just in case) if you get printout(s)..
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Do not use apps which include spell-check, auto-correct, or that claim to correct Grammatical mistakes.. Trust your knowledge-base, and most importantly, double-check on Google in case of confusion or doubt, before using or placing any piece of information in the cyber-space..
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Try to get rid of bloatware, or the pre-installed apps that you don't use, or disable them in settings..
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Always choose to go to official websites/handles of organizations/products/services/government only, in Google Search/on You Tube, or simply use "I'm feeling lucky..", when not sure about the official web address of a particular entity with presence in cyber-space..
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I am a heady mix of ambition, eccentricity, unabashedness.. I like reading books, chatting (talking), eating good stuff, writing my thoughts and views.. I am open-hearted, broad-minded, have a mind of my own, do not give up as a matter of principle..
Staying and keeping ourselves and our gadgets safe while surfing the Internet is imperative..
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