Why Do My Download Speeds Differ So Drastically Between Computers?

Unfortunately, we live in the real world, which often paints a much different picture. You wonder why this is so complicated. He writes: I have 2 PCs connected to the same new, managed Netgear switch. All my gear is 1000Gbps capable. Im not understanding the huge speed difference between testing on same subnet via same router/cable modem? (Its a lot! Two cable modems, two mesh systems, lots of Ethernet and coaxial cable....

July 10, 2020 · 2 min · 376 words · Kelly Saunders

A Hidden Memorial to Lenin in a Forest

Tens of thousands of Lenin statues were erected across the Soviet Union and in allied Communist countries. Almost every village had one. His face adorned postage stamps, crockery, posters, and the front pages of Soviet newspapers. Libraries, streets, farms, museums, towns, and whole regions were named after him. Statues of Lenin were defaced, decapitated and toppled, and memorials adoring the controversial figure were destroyed. Its a giant memorial, so big that for see it you have be airborne....

July 9, 2020 · 1 min · 158 words · Brittany Reynolds

How to Fix the Most Common iMessage Problems

On your iPhone or iPad, go toSettings > Messagesand ensure youve enabled iMessage. Once youve gotten that far, heres how to troubleshoot other common iMessage issues. On your iOS equipment(s), head intoSettings > Messages > Send & Receive. verify each contact has a check next to it; if not, tap to toggle on. You should see the same phone number and email address listed here. Again, see to it theyre both toggled on....

July 9, 2020 · 2 min · 328 words · Melissa Moore

How to Stop Giving Amazon Your Money

It can be hard to imagine your life without Amazon. But Amazon also does a lot of things that you might not agree with. Its come under fire for years for exploiting its workforcea practice thatcertainly hasnt improved during COVID-19. There are plenty of reports ofdystopian horrors within the fulfillment centerswhere its employees pack orders. Heres everything you’re gonna wanna do to leave the company behind and never look back....

July 9, 2020 · 2 min · 328 words · Andrew Frazier

The Soviet Bomber That Was Reverse Engineered From Stolen American B-29s

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was every nations envy. It could carry up to 20,000 pounds of bomb and drop them on targets 3,000 miles away. The only item they refused was heavy bombers. Soviet Union was not exactly a friend. Both America and Britain sent the Soviet Union massive amounts of military aid to shore them up. But heavy bombers capable of flying over a continent and across an ocean, were a different matter....

July 9, 2020 · 2 min · 403 words · Taylor Williamson

What to Do Before a Workout

Here are some ideas, but feel free to skip any steps that dont make sense for you. You dont have to do everything; think of this as a menu to choose from. If youve eaten a meal in the last few hours, this isnt as important. Your choice of clothesdoesnt have to be complicated, just appropriate. Check out the days workout plan before getting dressed. At home, there may be more to do to set up....

July 8, 2020 · 2 min · 236 words · Matthew Jones

The Vajont Dam Disaster

But the engineers and geologists ignored the early warning signs, leading to a disaster of cataclysmic proportions. The Vajont Dam was constructed between 1956 and 1960. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest dam of its kind in the world. The Vajont dam and reservoir on September 1963, one month before the disaster. During construction, it was realized that the slopes of Monte Toc were not as stable as previously thought....

July 7, 2020 · 2 min · 401 words · Ashley Lambert

When and How to Report Sexual Harassment at Work

This problem is especially fraught when it comes to people who are experiencing sexual harassment at work. If they feel they cant trust HR with their complaints, what else can they do? This waslater affirmed by a 1986 landmark Supreme Courtcase. But is reporting the incidents to HR the best way to handle it, or are there better options? Note that some names have been changed to protect the interviewees privacy....

July 7, 2020 · 4 min · 800 words · Cassandra Stanton

The Masked Women of Iran

Head covering, veils and burqas are common sight among many Muslim communities around the world. These colorful masks are donned by the women of the Hormozgan Province in southern Iran. A rectangular slit over the eyes allows the wearer to see. They are most gorgeously decorated with embroidery and beads. Photo: Eric Lafforgue The styles usually vary according to region, ethnicity, and religious affiliation. One peculiar design is shaped like eyebrows and moustache....

July 4, 2020 · 1 min · 124 words · Chad Hernandez

How Do You Move Your Desktop PC Without Breaking It?

you’ve got the option to probably guess where Im going with this weeksTech 911Q&A. As Lifehacker readerJaywrites: I recently moved my family of four from Kentucky to Missouri. I tried buying one of the adaptors that Ive seen recommended. I removed my hard drive and plugged it into the apparatus. But none of the pictures of my children from up to 8 years ago. I tried some freeware to see if that would work… What am I doing wrong?...

July 3, 2020 · 2 min · 255 words · Joyce Dudley

The Windmills of Paris

Windmills of Montmartre, Maurice Utrillo. Bread was the staple food for the poor French peasants. During shortages, prices could double, dramatically straining the finances of poor French families. As such, grain merchants were often detested and viewed with suspicion. They were accused of adulteration and hoarding grain to artificially raise the price of this vital commodity. Moulin de la Galette has quite a history. Moulin de la Galette, circa 1885....

July 3, 2020 · 2 min · 391 words · Kimberly Peterson

Büsingen am Hochrhein: The Town Torn Between Two Countries

Busingen am Hochrhein is a German town with a lot of Swiss character. Thats because this small town on the Rhine is entirely surrounded by Switzerland. Residents of Busingen speak Swiss and prefer to use Swiss francs instead of Euro. In fact, until the late 1980s, Busingen didnt even accept the Deutsche Mark. Even the Busingen post office accepted only Swiss francs for payment of German stamps. Even their electricity comes from Switzerland....

July 2, 2020 · 2 min · 315 words · Robert Robinson

How to Fix Your iPhone When an iOS Update Causes Issues

made iOS 14 sound so attractive and the install process so easythat I decided to bite. But then I realized my phone wasnt able to make or receive calls or texts. Heres what Ive donein the order Ive done itto get my messages and cellular service working again. This will hopefully address the most basic of issues youve having, like a sluggish operating system. If not, youll need to get a little more creative....

July 2, 2020 · 1 min · 143 words · David Cross