What happens to a second stimulus check? We tell you. Angela Lang / CNET It’s not easy to keep track of what’s happening in Washington with potential second stimulus control, but after more than a month of stalemate there is weak indications of a final push for negotiations. No dates are officially scheduled, but we can predict on the last …

It is expected that millions of people will be included the second time. Angela Lang / CNET If you did not qualify the first incentive payment, you can still have a chance in a potential new round, if both sides of the aisle can beat one agreement on a new stimulus bill with a other direct payment which expands the …

Shutterstock / Elaine333 Hosting your own VPN server can secure your network by allowing you to set up strict firewalls in place (to block important services like SSH), while still maintaining administrative access when connected to your VPN. Why would I need a VPN server? A traditional VPN such as TunnelBear secures your personal computer’s internet connection by routing your …

Calls could still be resumed for a second stimulus check – here’s the latest status update. Sarah Tew / CNET How close is Washington to a new economic relief holiday after weeks of negotiations that have been hot and cold on Capitol Hill? There is certainly hope, with Parliament Speaker Nancy Pelosi planning to hold the House of Representatives in …

Apple If you’ve been thinking about an iPad recently, it can be difficult to find meaningful differences between it and your iPhone – apart from the obviously larger screen. While the iPad and iPhone have a lot in common, the iPad has over the years received many features that make it a good buy together with your iPhone. Look at …

Apple has officially launched iOS 14, and perhaps the most notable addition is the Apple Translate app. If you’ve ever used Google Translate, you already have a basic idea of ​​how Apple’s new Translate app works. You simply write the phrase you want to translate, press Go, and there you have it: Your phrase translated into one of 11 languages. …

Know your polling station before November 3rd. James Martin / CNET This story is part of Val 2020, CNET’s coverage of the introduction of the vote in November. You are registered to vote and to have everything you need to vote on Election day, as an ID card – but do you know where your polling place is this year? …

Safari is a good browser, but there is a reason why Google Chrome has the largest market share. Thankfully, as long as you run iOS 14, iPadOS 14 or later, you can set any third-party browser on your iPhone or iPad by default. First open the “Settings” app. If you’ve lost it in a sea of ​​icons, use Apple’s built-in …

You can still receive your missing $ 500 child support incentive payment. Sarah Tew / CNET The deadline is approaching to claim your missing $ 500 payment for relatives if you have not received it yet. The payment should have been a part of stimulus controls which the IRS sent out from April. If you are not sure how much …

smilepoker / Shutterstock.com You do not have to be a grandmaster like Bobby Fischer to play chess. Heck, you do not even have to own a chess set. All you need is a decent internet connection and one of those great online chess websites where you can learn to play or hone your skills against other players. In general, most …