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Facebook launches ‘coronavirus information centre’ Facebook has announced it is launching a ‘coronavirus information centre’ at the top of the news feeds of its desktop and mobile app. It rolls out from today in the US, UK, Italy, France, Germany and Spain with more countries to follow. It’s a positive addition from the social media giant given social media is the very place that panic and misinformation can spread easily, though people should still be urged to contact official health authorities if unsure of information....

Gaming is the answer to your self-isolation anxiety When we correlate gaming and mental health, we often think about the negative repercussions: the newly coined gaming disorder, the possibility of encouraging violence and rejecting social interaction. What wedon’ttalk about is just how much gaming can really help ease our worries and anxieties – something incredibly timely right about now. Not every title is all about shooting everything you can see – though of course games like that can help blow off some steam from time to time....

How to group video chat on FaceTime Video calls are more important than ever as more countries around the world go into lockdown during the Coronavirus pandemic. But while many people rely on FaceTime to chat with individual friends and family during this tough time, not many people are aware that you can actually chat with up to 31 other people in a FaceTime video group chat. Who said quarantine had to be lonely?...

How to speed up NordVPN VPN servicesdo vary in the speeds they offer, but any VPN connection will be a bit slower than using your broadband or mobile data connection without a VPN. However, if you’re experiencingreallyslow speeds withNordVPN, such as video constantly buffering or websites taking forever to load, there’s likely to be a problem that you can fix with these tips. Do note, however, that with more and more of us either working or schooling from home, or trying to keep ourselves entertained using online movies, music and games during the COVID-19 outbreak, things are going to slow down....

How to speed up Wi-Fi Routers have their work cut out these days: every new gadget wants to connect to Wi-Fi, from smartphones to smart home tech and even some toothbrushes. With smart home kit becoming more popular, including smart speakers, lights, thermostats and security cameras, it’s not uncommon for your internet connection to slow right down and put a stop to your Netflix binge session. You should also take into mind with many households now completely house-bound during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are probably more people in your home placing a strain on that Wi-Fi connection....