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Creepy target ads seem to follow you around the web. Here I explore how a few techniques work, and one I can’t explain at all.
Why Do Ads Follow Me Around the Internet? - Advertising networks are quite sophisticated at watching what you're interested in. It might be a little creepy, but it's not malware.
How Does Bitcoin Mining Work? - What does it mean to mine something that doesn't physically exist? And why might it use so much electricity?
Do “Fix All Your Windows Problems” Utilities Work? - 'Fix All Your Windows Problems' is a claim made by many products and utilities, and it's best viewed with skepticism. We'll look at how to evaluate some of those claims.
