, Tinder is the harbinger of today's hookup-fuelled "dating apocalypse." But the truth of the matter is, hooking up isn't anything new (and may in fact be hardwired into our genetics).

And as for Tinder, sure, it can be used for swiftly finding a one-night stand, but there are plenty of other apps that are better suited for that task.

(You didn't think your cable company was going to make this easy, did you?

) But with a moderate amount of research and tinkering, you can replicate much of what you'd be getting via your cable subscription for significantly less money.

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First of all, students on college campuses aren’t actually hooking up that much.

Students themselves routinely overestimate the number of hookups their peers are having.

In one survey conducted at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 77 percent of students reported that their peers are hooking up more than they are.

While there is no official handbook or rule guide, most dating apps operate more or less the same way.

You download the app, create a profile, add some of your favorite pictures, and write a short bio.