Here is an article that is not about any of the “normal” topics of this newsletter: genealogy, history, current affairs, DNA, and related topics. However, it is a topic that I suggest that all computer users should be familiar with: I will suggest that everyone should use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) for security and …
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How Hollywood Star Hedy Lamarr Invented the Tech Behind WiFi
Here’s a bit of history that most people do not know: Lamarr was a glamorous movie star by day, but she was also a gifted, self-trained inventor who developed a technology to help sink Nazi U-boats. In the 1940s, few Hollywood actresses were more famous and more famously beautiful than Hedy Lamarr. Yet despite starring …
Introducing “Key to a Fortune,” an Exciting New Property Show With an Added Genealogy Twi
NOTE: This is an article about a television programme in England: Premiering on Channel 4 last Sunday, the series delves into the stories of individuals unexpectedly inheriting properties from distant relatives, showcasing the emotional decision-making process of whether to retain or sell their newfound assets. The six-part series follows unsuspecting heirs traced by probate genealogy …