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#198: Learn to find anything online quickly, effectively and securely with Chris and Steph Smith. We discuss essential tools and tips for navigating the web, from uncovering hidden information to leveraging AI and keyboard shortcuts to validating sources. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned researcher or a casual browser, you\u2019ll gain practical strategies to unlock the internet\u2019s full potential.\nSteph Smith is a writer and the host of the a16z and Sh*t You Don't Learn in School podcasts. She builds online projects like Internet Pipes and Trends, and has launched several websites that topped Product Hunt. Previously, she led HubSpot\u2019s\xa0Creator Program and worked at\xa0The Hustle.\nLink to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/steph-smith-navigating-the-internet-pipes\n\nPartner Deals\nCopilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2\nBilt Rewards:\xa0Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent\nMasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off\nNotion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work\nFabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family\nDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\xa0chrishutchins.com/deals\n\nResources Mentioned\nSteph Smith: Website | X | Podcast\n\nInternet Pipes (Get $200 off with code ALLTHEHACKS)\nBrowser Extensions\n\nKeepa\n\nHoney\n\nCapital One Eno\n\nPoints Path\n\nKeywords Everywhere\n\nGrammarly\n\nLibrary Extension\n\nSimilarweb\n\nGhostery\n\n\nWappalyzer | changedetection.io | Distill\n\n\nText Blaze\n\nOneTab\n\nTools\n\nSyften\n\nArc\n\nRectangle\n\n\nSuperhuman (Use code ALLTHEHACKS for a free month)\n\nSearch Engines\n\nReddit Search: GigaBrain | Redditle\n\n\nAcademic Search: Google Dataset Search | Consensus\n\n\nAI Tools\n\nPerplexity\n\nGlobe Explorer\n\nNote Taking: Obsidian | NotebookLM\n\n\nCubby\n\nPodEngine\n\nEmail Contact Searches: Lusha | Hunter | Muck Rack\nRadRunner Electric Utility Bikes\nUnclaimed Money Database\nSupplement Validators: Examine | Pillser\nTools for Storing Info\n\nEvernote\n\nNotion (Try Notion AI free here)\n\nApple Notes\n\nSave to Notion\n\nArc Search\n\nAudio and Video Editing: Descript\nBusiness Ideas\n\nImportYeti\n\nHarper's Index\n\nResearchRabbit\n\nAppMagic\n\nWeb Scraping: Web Scraper | Browse AI\nATH Podcast\n\nChris' Newsletter:\xa0Sign Up\xa0|\xa0Past Issues\n\n\nEp #78: Action List: Everything You Can Do To Protect Your Identity, Accounts, Credit and Family\n\n\nEp #85: Building a Second Brain to Organize Your Digital Life with Tiago Forte\n\n\n\nFull Show Notes\n(00:00) Introduction\n(02:16) Most Common Mistakes in Finding Info Online\n(04:45) Browser Extensions for Better Research\n(09:47) Online Research Tools\n(11:49) Keyboard Shortcuts\n(14:54) Different Types of Search Engines\n(19:45) Why Reddit Is the Most Underutilized Search Engine\n(23:51) How Information Available on Each Platform Differs\n(28:38) Ways to Leverage ChatGPT\n(36:26) Google's New Notebook LM\n(44:40) How to Effectively Search for Email Addresses\n(46:23) How to Delete Your Personal Information Online\n(50:00) The Importance of Digital Privacy\n(52:56) Ways to Validate Online Sources and Info\n(55:45) Validating Expertise\n(58:20) The Most Efficient Ways to Store Info\n(1:06:01) Internet Pipes: Researching Business Ideas and Trends\n(1:09:17) Web Scraping\n(1:11:14) Steph's Final Piece of Advice for Online Research\n(1:14:10) Where to Find Steph and Her Work\n\nConnect with Chris\nNewsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn\n\nEditor\u2019s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.