WiFi in all of it’s glory connects your favorite devices at home or in the office to the wonderful World Wide Web. Get to know your WiFi so you can set it up right and skip the brain-numbing buffering. Here are a few things to keep in mind when configuring your WiFi:
How many devices can your router handle? Are you part of a family of eight? Do you have a couple of roommates or are you flying solo? Is this an office setting with a multitude of crucial connected smart devices?
When too many devices are connected at the same time, your speed will likely suffer. Set up a whitelist from inside your router to prevent others from accessing your WiFi. If you still have trouble, double-check that your current plan can handle all the activity.
A place for everything and everything in its place. That’s never more true than where you decide to put the location of your router. Where are the most important access points for your WiFi? Where is a good central location to reach those areas? Set the router in the same room as the static devices you use the most. For some, that may be on the main floor where their desktop resides. For others, it may be upstairs in a bedroom where they want WiFi for late night Netflix binging.
Place the router high on a shelf or ledge and keep it off the floor for the best connection. Avoid proximity to electronics, including the fridge, baby monitor, microwave, large fish tanks, and Bluetooth devices. Those items love to interfere or block with the signal.
An unsecured WiFi account is fair game for parasitic neighbors. Keep your network private and secure it with a password. Neglecting this step can put extra stress on your WiFi. Your signal will suffer as your neighbors hop on and consume your bandwidth. Boot unwanted devices off your server with a simple network password change. Use a password that is at least twelve characters long, with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
If your WiFi is handling a lot of devices, you may not get your WiFi set up right on the first try. Relocate the router if you find dead zones where you need service or if your signal fails. Your WiFi views mirrors, doors, windows, and furniture as almost impossible obstacles. If you can, reposition your router to avoid them.
If your WiFi troubleshooting isn’t improving things, or a few device additions are changing the way your WiFi is working, you might want to consider upping your reach a different way. Large spaces, or those with wonky layouts, might want to seek out a WiFi range extender or a whole home WiFi system. It may be the only way to get the signal you need.
Pockets of WiFi-free access happen. While nothing is more infuriating than a snail-slow download or a file that won’t print, the tips above can help you set your WiFi up the right way at the start. Don’t be afraid to move your router around and test out new locations, especially if your WiFi is handling multiple devices. Add in a great password so your WiFi stays your WiFi. This is one thing you don’t want to share with your neighbors.
There are a lot of famous people in the world, and this pool is getting bigger all the time. The modern age of the Internet has made it easier and easier for people to find stardom, and increasing numbers of people have access to their lives. It can be easy to find yourself trying to emulate people like the way that celebrities live, but this isn’t always the healthiest way to approach your life. Instead, it makes more sense to think about this, ensuring that you’re not following role models who shouldn’t be followed at all.
To start, it makes sense to think about why people like to follow celebrities. These people are often the most confident, likable, and friendly people out there, with their lives being available for everyone to view. With such popularity, it can be easy to find yourself desperate to match the lifestyle they have. Of course, though, in reality, simply following someone’s lifestyle isn’t enough to make yourself famous, and the people already in this position are rarely experts in the field of happiness. Instead, they will simply be taking actions which they believe will make them more popular, and this has to be kept in mind. People like to follow celebrities, and this is often as a result of low self-confidence.
The ways in which people follow celebs can differ from person to person. Some will take fashion advice from the stars, while others will want to emulate them as closely as possible, and both routes can have their problems. For example, while many celebrities opt for cosmetic dental work, this often isn’t affordable or necessary for normal people. Seeing people with perfect teeth on TV and in movies will always make people feel bad about their own mouths, even if other people wouldn’t notice the slight misalignments and imperfections found inside them. Of course, though, as a big part of this, it can be hard to tell how people will copy the stars, as everyone will want to highlight different parts of their lifestyles.
Deciding whether or not you should follow celebrities is a hard choice. On the one hand, this sort of approach to life can make people very happy. But, on the other, it can also be hugely damaging, making people feel as though they are lacking for simply being themselves. This is something you have to choose for yourself, but it’s worth considering the impact it could have on you, along with the true importance of the work you’re doing. If you’re worried you’re taking something like this too far, it’s worth talking to those closest to you, as they will be happy to steer you in the right direction.
With all of this in mind, you should be feeling ready to take on the challenge of choosing whether or not to follow the stars. If something like this makes you happy, it can be worth it, though this can be a dangerous route to travel if you’re likely to be hurt by it.
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The Half Up Trend Tutorial by Mayvenn Install
No matter what the trend, Mayvenn Install & Extensions can create the look of your dreams
Worn by stars like Ciara, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, and Beyoncé, Mayvenn Install stylist Anthony Jackson (@jaxxstylez) of The DollMakers Studio in NYC provides his step by step tips to achieve the trending Half Up style with extensions. As a celebrity stylist, Anthony has worked with stars such as Sky from Black Ink, Mya, and countless others from reality TV shows.
The Half Up is a trend that is not only fashionable but versatile. With the right technique, it can be achieved with high quality extensions that look invisible once installed. Using bundles from Mayvenn, this style can be done with almost any type of hair – from sleek, to wavy, to curly and even at any length. The best part? You can buy the hair directly from the company online www.mayvenn.com. Then, Mayvenn matches you with a local stylist like Anthony who will then install the hair for FREE – all for the cost of the hair itself. It is essentially hair + service (shampoo, condition, braid down, sew-in, and style) for the price of one
Products needed:
-needle & thread
-2 or 3 bundles of Mayvenn hair
-edge pomade
-elastic hair band
-weaving net
-hair pins/ bobby pins
-heat protectant
Steps by Steps:
[On to the back]
[Time to install your Mayvenn hair]
[Styling]
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Meet Natural Aqua Gel Cure: Japan’s #1 Exfoliator!
One bottle sold every 4.5 seconds
We want to share with you the new J-beauty brand, CURE. Their star product, Natural Aqua Gel Cure, is Japan’s #1 exfoliator with 1 bottle sold every 4.5 seconds! With over 2,400 reviews on Amazon, it gently catches dead skin on the surface & visibly removes it with a unique, activated hydrogen water formula. You will see instant results as the dead skin beads right off!
With 4.2 out of 5 stars and over 2,400 customer ratings on Amazon, meet Natural Aqua Gel Cure ($38 from amazon.com) – the #1 exfoliator in Japan. Selling 1 bottle every 4.5 seconds, Cure’s status as a cult hit and Japanese beauty product legend stems from the simple fact that Cure does what it promises: exfoliate gently and effectively, without harsh chemicals.
Cure is a product that gently exfoliates your skin, removing its dried-up top layer. The coolest part? You will visibly see mini white bumps and dots start to form as you massage the product. That’s your dead skin cells coming right off!
General chemical peels use strong acids (approx. pH1.3) to dissolve protein. Cure, on the other hand, gently catches dead skin cells on the surface of the skin and removes them with a unique activated hydrogen water formula. There is no need to rub or scrub hard. It exfoliates your skin gently and effectively – no harsh chemicals such as AHA or other acids. It is also free of preservatives, fragrance, colorings, and mineral oils.
Cure is 91% activated hydrogen water, which has an anti-oxidant (anti-aging) effect. Plus, it contains Aloe, Gingko and Rosemary extracts to remove unwanted dead skin cells. You will be surprised at how smooth your skin becomes!
By using Cure twice a week, it activates the skin’s ability to reproduce new, fresh skin. Plus, Cure helps solve issues such as pigmentation, pimples, spots, wrinkles, blackheads, open pores and dry, dull skin. Beneficial effects of the gel should last approximately 3 to 4 months if used properly once or twice a week. Its formula is suitable to all skin types, even the most sensitive. You can also use it on your hands, neck, low-neck, elbows, heels and anywhere that needs exfoliating.
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Price: $38 (8.5oz) – https://www.amazon.com/Cure-
We all have a complicated relationship with ourselves, and there will be times in everyone’s life when they do not feel as though they are attractive. Often, a few small elements of our looks can become very real hang-ups and before we know it we have become consumed by negative emotions and as such as will struggle to find anything we like in ourselves anymore. There may have been a trigger, or it could be a natural low sense of self-esteem, but having a lack of confidence in our appearances can have a huge knock-on effect to other areas of our lives and can make us terribly depressed and insecure.
There are many ways of combating these feelings and training our minds to overcome feelings that make us feel so bad about ourselves. Here are a few things that you could look at.
Whatever the major area of your face or body is that is making you feel the worst, focus on looking after that specific area. If you’re feeling bad about your skin, give it a lift, Use collagen or put a face mask on and help yourself to create clearer skin that has fewer blemishes or wrinkles.
Go to a hairdresser and get a style that will help you to feel much better about yourself. There are ways that you can change your external appearance to help to give yourself that confidence boost that you need, and there is no harm in trying to do this.
If the idea of going out and getting treatment from a professional scares you, think about getting a friend that you trust to help you, or practice doing your makeup yourself. Be patient with yourself and don’t feel as though you are doing this for anyone but yourself. If you’re not happy, rub it off and start again.
Generally, if you are feeling as though you have a lack of self- confidence then the things that you are concerned about in your appearance will not necessarily actually be a problem. You may think that people can see these bad things about you and that they will judge you for it. Very often, these things may not even be noticed that much. Or negative mind will cling to these negative feelings and it can leave us fixated and unable to see anything else.
There are probably a great number of things that you do like about yourself, but through the negativity, you will not see them anymore. Try and remind yourself of the bits of you that like or think may be attractive. Focus your attention on these parts of your face or body and tell yourself out loud how beautiful they are. Find ways to dress or wear your hair and makeup that will accentuate these aspects of yourself. Owning the parts of yourself that you are proud of will make you feel a lot more positive overall.
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The dash to purchase holiday gifts for friends and family has begun. Here’s a gift suggestion you’ll love. Show Me Your Mumu is the perfect destination to find gifts and stocking stuffers for the fashionista in your life. Here are a few of our favorites to help with your search—some of these even include must-haves from Mumu’s latest collab with TooFaced!
Graduated Pearl Headband ($26)
Crystal Vision Hair Clip ($22)
From pumpkin spice lattes to Halloween decorations, when fall hits, it is pumpkin season-mania. With approximately 65,900 acres of pumpkins harvested in the United States last year alone, and most pumpkin patches closing up after Halloween, what are you to do with all the leftover pumpkins you used as decorations for your spooky festivities?
Dr. Gretchen Frieling, a Boston-area board-certified dermatopathologist, explains that instead of throwing out the pumpkins you used this October 31st for decorative functions, you can reuse them for various beauty and health purposes. “Pumpkin is a great way to incorporate more vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E as well as essential fatty acids that help reduce markers of aging while also moisturizing the skin,” says Dr. Freiling, who is a Harvard-trained physician with a 10+ year background in the Dermatology and Pathology fields.
So how can you incorporate your leftover pumpkin into your daily regimen?
Dr. Frieling suggests “mashing it up into a face mask to moisturize, using it as an ingredient in an exfoliant mixture with brown sugar and honey, or using some of it in your meal prep to garner some of the benefits of pumpkin from the inside out.”
Dr. Frieling shared four reasons why you should incorporate your Halloween pumpkin leftovers into your wellness routine.
Addresses Age marks: Wrinkles and brown spots
Pumpkin contains Vitamin A derivatives that aid in reducing the depth of fine lines over extended periods. Excessive sun exposure may accelerate spots of hyperpigmentation and the degradation of the skin’s firmness. Pumpkin can add an extra nudge to your beauty routine to address this.
Alleviates Acne and helps with Oily Skin
Pumpkin contains a healthy portion of zinc in its seeds. Zinc can help alleviate acne in some people. While not nearly as powerful as a prescription acne treatment, adding pumpkin seeds to your daily routine as a snack can help give you extra zinc, iron, magnesium, fiber, and even protein. It will also work to regulate oil production in the skin, helping to prevent the build-up of excess oil in the pores.
Uneven skin tones and smoother texture
Many patients experience problems with their skin texture and uneven skin tones. Today, a variety of beauty products use pumpkin as an additive to aid in smoothing out skin tones and textures. Pumpkin can get the job done because it contains alpha-hydroxy acids, which are naturally found in food and which is often used to improve dry, wrinkled, or acne-prone skin. What AHAs do to the skin is clear out the outermost layer of dead skin cells and thickening the deeper layers to create the appearance of tighter skin.
Anti-Inflammatory
Nutrients and minerals such as zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin E also reduce inflammation. These are found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains. Some examples include carrots, pumpkin, squash, beans, spinach, kale, sunflower seeds, broccoli, blueberries, and brown rice. Vitamin C in pumpkin helps reduce inflammation, puffiness, and redness in the skin while also calming the epidermis. Vitamin C is also popular for its collagen-boosting effect.
About the Doctor:
Board-Certified Dermatopathologist Dr. Gretchen Frieling
Boston Area
Dr. Gretchen Frieling (“Dr. G”), MD is a Harvard-trained, board-certified Dermatopathologist, with over 10 years of experience in Medicine and Dermatopathology. With a background notable for intensive ballet, including the Juilliard School, Dr. G combines her artistic eye, perfectionist qualities, and medical expertise, to give her patients the ability to be better versions of themselves. Dr. G has an extensive academic background, including numerous publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, selected Editor of medical journals, an author of noteworthy medical textbook chapters, an educator at the Harvard Medical School, and speaker at many national medical conferences.
As we are gearing up for holiday travels we wanted to put a spotlight on skincare expert and Clinical Naturopath, Eugene He.
Eugene He
Eugene, 36 year old founder of K-beauty brand Ceramiracle, spends 50+ hours traveling EACH month and has mastered the art (and products) for perfect skin. The ONE thing he swears by when traveling? No alcohol. “Being on a plane is already tough on your skin because the dry environment forces the fluids out of your skin. When you add alcohol to the mix, your skin dehydrates more. It’s a major no no.” says He.
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The Holiday season is upon us and Selfie Leslie has the perfect styles to look ravishing at their upcoming parties and events. Selfie Leslie offers a wide range of beautiful dresses, rompers, tops and bottoms for every occasion and season. Whether you’re attending a casual Thanksgiving dinner, an elegant Christmas party or just looking for a trendy-chic look for a day out under the autumn leaves, Selfie Leslie has you covered.
This Fall/Winter season, Selfie Leslie features new pieces such as the Vermont Oversized Garter Knit Cardigan in olive perfect for layering over any outfit for added warmth and style during the upcoming cooler temperatures. For those that want to stand out among those in dresses can opt for the Strapless Wide Leg Jumpsuit in orange for a uniquely elegant look.
Selfie Leslie carries a huge selection of dresses and this Holiday season women can find the perfect dress for their holiday events in a wide range of colors, silhouettes and lengths. From puff sleeve sweater dresses to elegant satin maxi dresses, Selfie Leslie is the must-have brand this Fall/Winter season.
Selfie Leslie’s styles are available in sizes XS-XL with a price range of $20-$90. https://www.selfieleslie.com.
Here are two of our favorites…
Corrine Elegant Off The Shoulder Bodycon Dress Red
Morais Puff Sleeved Sweater Dress Black