Tips for Using Computers More Freely and Safely
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Summary
The article provides suggestions on how to use computers more freely and safely, emphasizing the importance of software choices. Acting on even one suggestion is beneficial, with the suggestions listed in order of increasing effort and skill required.
Key quotes
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The suggestions are arranged roughly in order of increasing effort and skill required.
Trying to follow one suggestion will pave the way for the others, should you choose later to continue down this path.
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