dark side
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How To Avoid Social Interaction On A Bus
15Talking with strangers on the bus is a great way to learn about the world, but sometimes you just want to shut yourself off. Wired has outlined some tactics you can use to keep the seat next to you empty.
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Act Like A New Customer To Get Better Deals
Almost all consumer based industries punish loyalty and reward tyranny. ‘New’ customers get amazing deals that existing customers are not eligible for. As a consumer, you can put up with this — or you can work the system to get the best results. Here are my ten key negotiating strategies.
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Circumvent Wi-Fi Time Limits By Spoofing Your MAC Address
It’s great that cafes offer free Wi-Fi to customers, but many are starting to employ time limits to restrict how long you spend in their establishments. If you want to hang out longer than allowed, these time limits aren’t that hard to circumvent. According to security expert Brandon Gregg, you just need to spoof your…
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Brainwashing Techniques You Encounter Every Day (And How To Avoid Them)
While it’s pretty unlikely that you’re a target of deliberate brainwashing, you probably have been subjected to some of the common techniques associated with the less-than-ethical practice. Here are a few common methods you encounter on a regular basis and what you can do to avoid them.