Nethead

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Nethead (minor) by Mr. Twist

While this super being might not have any computer skills, or even have ever used a computer, they have some kind of internal connection to the 'internet'. This connection is instaneous, even across intergalactic distances. If the user is present on a planet(or from some non-planetary mobile source) of another 'internet' then they are aware of the new one. They can 'switch over' to the new medium if they choose.
This connection allows them to use their own internal search engine to search through the data on various web pages(they still can't get into password protected sites without a password). Unlike current search engines, this one actually knows what specifications you are looking for(the GM should ask questions when the player conducts a search). The power does require the user to close their eyes, and all the data is presented visually(and in audio if a website has sound or links to a video). It still takes the normal time to read stuff, so it can be quite time consuming.

Range: Anywhere in the universe. Does not extend across dimensions. If the power user is removed from their own time period the connection is also severed. It will return when they return to their own dimension/general time period.
Notes: This does not give any ability to translate foreign languages into a language you can understand. It does give you virtual language font capabilities, so you know exactly what characters you are seeing whether or not you can actually understand them. This does allow you to copy the info down perfectly for someone else to translate.
Bonuses:
The character has almost limitless information available to them at any given time. Still, it does require time to read through, and not all of it is true. The bonuses take into account the abundance of false information.
Also, these bonuses can only apply to one skill at a time. And, it takes five minutes of searching for them to apply.
+30% to any Lore skill. +15% to any skill based around generally static knowledge(like astronomy, physics, various computer skills,, communications skills. GM's discretion)
+10% on any 'applied' knowledge skills (safecracking, pick pocketing, card sharping, Go. GM's discretion)
+10% on a language skill if the user already has a percentage in that language.
There might be more bonuses available, at the GM's discretion. And, in some case, automatic success on a skill roll.