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CSIRO: Most Android VPNs Aren’t Secure
3A study by researchers from Data61/CSIRO, UC Berkeley, UNSW Sydney and UCSI finds that several popular VPN services on Android open up a variety of security holes, including injecting JavaScript for ads and tracking services and traffic redirection to commerce sites.
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Why So Many Psychological Studies Fail To Hold Up
One of the key facets of any scientific study is that no matter what, its results are questioned and tested again. A number of popular psychological studies, like the idea that smiling makes you happier or that willpower is a limited resource, haven’t held up to that scrutiny. They’re not totally bogus, but they’re not…
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Reset Your Caffeine Tolerance By Halving Your Intake Every Few Days
If it feels like your morning coffee isn’t giving you the jolt of energy it used to, your tolerance may be to blame. You can get your caffeine tolerance back to normal levels in about two weeks, but you’ll need to wean yourself off of it.
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When It Comes To Wedding Gifts, Stick To The Registry
You may be incredibly close with the bride and groom, but that doesn’t mean you should stray from the registry in an attempt to give something more personal. Recent research suggests doing so sends the wrong signals.