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Wi-Fi is the way of the world now. It’s the invisible friend that comforts us, allows us to binge on Netflix in bed, and equips us to work from anywhere, anytime. Wi-Fi is thus pretty much a necessity these days. But when the Wi-Fi slows to a crawl, the relationship turns sour. If your Wi-Fi is slow all of a sudden, or you’ve been experiencing Wi-Fi lag, you’ll want to get it back up to speed as soon as possible. Unfortunately, speed issues aren’t always easy to diagnose. So we’ve rounded up four of the best ways to fix your poor connection. 1. Router Positioning Image Credit: ronstik/ Depositphotos Many people underestimate the importance of picking a right spot for a Wi-Fi router. Even a small shift in positioning could end up causing slow Wi-Fi. High vs. Low Like most people, you probably unpacked your new router, located a reasonable outlet, and left it on a whatever was nearby: a shelf, a desk, or even the ground. As it turns out, router height does make a difference. Leavi...

Never. There will always be a measure of risk when “investing” in Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other cryptocurrency. However, that risk can be managed. In this article, we’ll cover the fundamental points you need to know to make a risk-managed investment in cryptocurrency. But a word of warning: do NOT mistake “risk-managed” for “safe” because they are NOT the same thing. Keep reading to find out why. How Cryptocurrency Investments Work As with all things traded, digital coins are subject to supply and demand. At any given moment, there are people who have coins and want to sell them (supply) and there are people who want coins and are willing to buy them (demand). Combined, they comprise the coin market. But not everyone agrees on the value of a coin. Every seller has a minimum price at which they’re willing to sell, and every buyer has a maximum price at which they’re willing to buy. Sellers put their coins on the market at their willing prices, and prospective buyers buy them...

Take a second to consider how much sensitive information you have stored on your computer at this moment. Bank information? Family photos? Financial documents? As secure as your files feel on your PC, they’re also prime targets for malicious intent. Password protecting your sensitive folders is a basic security step. Think of it as a virtual vault, which encrypts whatever files or additional folders you’d need kept safe. Read on to learn how to create a password-protected folder to keep your precious files protected, and sneaky onlookers at bay. Method 1: Text-Based Folder Lock While Windows 10 doesn’t allow users to password protect folders by default, you can use a batch script to lock folders using a password of your choice. If you aren’t familiar with batch scripts , here’s a primer. Start by navigating to the folder you’d like to lock. I’ll create a new folder to use as a virtual safe named Safe . Double-click the folder. You’ll be creating your batch file within the directo...

Google Photos has disrupted the cloud media backup industry. By offering unlimited storage for photos and videos on your smartphone for free, the app is tempting for any Android (or even iPhone) user. An increasing number of Android phones only have the Photos app, with no other default gallery app pre-installed. But is Google Photos the only image viewer you need on your phone? Probably not. Here are the reasons why you’ll want to install another app, and the best choices. Why Don’t You Love Google Photos? There’s a lot to love about Google Photos. In addition to backing up photos, its search and face recognition is industry-leading, and its assistant intelligently creates albums, animations, and even movies of events. Google Photos even has some ingenious features like a click-and-drag gesture to highlight multiple photos swiftly, plus a one-tap button to free up space by deleting media from your phone that’s already backed up. If you have a Google Cast device like a Chromecast,...

Did you ride the peaks of the bitcoin wave, or did you wait for the trough to hit the shore? When bitcoin was touching $20,000 per coin, everyone was an expert or potential investor. Prices are now more unpredictable, making it harder for would-be investors to make a profit. Given cryptocurrencies straddle the median between currency and commodity, there is money to be made—but only if you know what you are doing. Check out these risk-free cryptocurrency market simulators before splashing your cash on the real deal. 1. Bitcoin Mining Profit Calculator The Bitcoin Mining Profit Calculator (BMPC) is a great starting point if you are completely new to bitcoin and cryptocurrency. It’s a lot more than a simple trading simulator since it includes a full introduction to bitcoin too. The website works like an interactive fiction-come-idle clicker game. BMPC updates with new tabs and explanations as you click different prompts on the screen, thus making different choices. Don’t worry, you ...