One thing that's always bothered me is figuring out if a link is legitimate or potentially a security risk. This is especially problematic with shortened URL's. I really dislike these and don't follow shortened URLs unless I absolutely know it's a trusted link. Many times just knowing the poster isn't enough to convince me to click a shortened URL as it's way to easy for someone to have their account compromised.
So how do you analyze the contents of a target link in a safer environment other than test-clicking willy-nilly in a browser?
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