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Laptop overheating: Causes, signs and how to fix

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  Laptop overheating: Causes, signs and how to fix You're hard at work on your laptop when suddenly it starts to heat up, slow down, and maybe even stall. Is your laptop overheating? We've all been there. Laptops can get too hot—and suffer long-term damage—when they run multiple applications at the same time. And with so many of us  working and learning from home , it's more important than ever to make sure your device is running at its best and protected from damage. At Asurion, our experts help millions of customers get the most out of their favorite tech, from diagnosing your device's problems to resolving them as quickly as possible. Here are their tips for identifying and fixing an overheating laptop Why is my laptop overheating? Compared to a desktop computer, laptops are compact and have little space for all their components. So when you try and complete tasks that require a lot of computing power—such as  loading   a video game  or  streaming TV sho...

What Is Bitcoin?

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What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a decentralized  digital currency  created in January 2009. It follows the ideas set out in a white paper by the mysterious and pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto.  The identity of the person or persons who created the technology is still a mystery. Bitcoin offers the promise of lower transaction fees than traditional online payment mechanisms do, and unlike government-issued currencies, it is operated by a decentralized authority. Bitcoin is known as a type of cryptocurrency because it uses cryptography to keep it secure. There are no physical bitcoins, only balances kept on a public ledger that everyone has transparent access to (although each record is encrypted). All Bitcoin transactions are verified by a massive amount of computing power via a process known as "mining." Bitcoin is not issued or backed by any banks or governments, nor is an individual bitcoin valuable as a commodity. Despite it not being  legal tender  in most parts of...

First Contact Day — April 5, 2021

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  Share Tweet Pin TUE APR 5 Fun Pop Culture First Contact Day –  April 5, 2022 U.S. History Timeline FAQs Importance Celebrate Related Strictly speaking, we will be celebrating our first First Contact Day on April 5, 2063. Every die-hard Trekkie knows that on this day, the Vulcans and humans will make contact for the first time! Nonetheless, fans have been celebrating First Contact Day since 1996 — when the idea was introduced in the film, “Star Trek: First Contact.” The best way to celebrate this day is by enjoying all things “Star Trek” and reliving our favorite movies and episodes with Trekkies! HISTORY OF FIRST CONTACT DAY Created in 1966 by Gene Roddenberry, “Star Trek” is a beloved American television and film   enterprise that has captured the fancy of generations of sci-fi enthusiasts. The enterprise follows   the adventures of Captain James T. Kirk and his crew of the starship USS Enterprise.   Unlike most holidays, First Contact Day is a day in future ...