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23-05-2025
- Lifestyle
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What Your Zodiac Sign Says About Your Eating Habits. We Asked an Astrologer
It's no secret that many people rely on daily horoscopes to dictate some of the most important aspects of their lives. Romance, careers, friendship, and financial matters are only a handful of areas where zodiac signs can offer insight into our inherent behaviors and personality traits (or at least be something to blame when the stars literally don't align and things go awry). Whether or not you believe in astrology, it can be a fun tool to help make decisions about anything that hordes too much brain space. And while some take the study of celestial bodies seriously for everyday decision-making, we thought it'd be fun to apply it to lighter choices -- like what or where to eat. The Best Meal Kit Services out of 25 I Tried See at Cnet Celebrity astrologist Kyle Thomas claims that while he can certainly ascribe meal, drink and dessert recommendations based on each sign, as influenced by the cosmic mood for that day, it's always open to interpretation. "This would mostly be a creative exercise rather than an ultimatum," he adds. While we have all accumulated a list of dietary preferences and aversions over the years, these can be impacted, from an astrological standpoint, in three ways: energy activated by planet alignment, zodiac seasons (i.e., we may be more courageous to try new foods during Fire sign seasons), as well as individual natal charts that "reveal a lot about someone's pursuit of pleasure." Read more: Your Protein Intake Matters. This Visual Guide Shows How Much You Actually Need We tasked Thomas to name general astrological characteristics and what each of us can do to potentially enhance our cooking and/or dining experiences. Take these overviews and suggestions with a grain of salt… maybe even literally if you're an Aries who enjoys a little extra flavor. "Aries tend to be courageous and bold when it comes to their food choices. They're eager to spice it up and may be drawn to cuisine with a dramatic flair." Cuisine recommendation: Food from different regions of the world that will excite the taste buds and lean into their more adventurous palates. Japanese hibachi is always a wise choice for theatrics, of course. "Of all of the zodiac signs, Taurus has the most exquisite taste for cuisine, decadence, and drinks. This is because they are the most sensual zodiac sign of all and are known for their great pursuit of food in their lifetimes. Taurus also rules 'the throat' in astrology." Cuisine recommendation: Foods that are rich, indulgent and comforting. Think creamy sauces, lots of sugar and anything that feels like a splurge for the soul. "Geminis may take a more intellectual approach to food, especially if conversation can be held about it. They also may be more rapid eaters." Cuisine recommendation: Anything that is trending to spark quality discussion over whether or not the meal was "worth it" and its implications on society as a whole. There may also be a fascination with molecular gastronomy, as well as an understanding of how certain ingredients make it to your plate. "Cancers crave comfort foods, especially when it comes to making them feel their emotions. They are also the most domestic zodiac sign, as they rule the family and home. Because of this, they may focus on foods that have been passed down through their upbringing or comfort food for their families." Cuisine recommendation: Family recipes. If there's been yearning to try grandma's infamously complicated meatloaf, now is the time to put your kitchen skills to the ultimate test. The payoff is worth the process. "Leos can be drawn to very fiery, dramatic and exciting cuisine if it is offered to them. They'll want to 'feast like royalty' and will want it to be lavish and a spectacle." Cuisine recommendation: Something fancy and luxurious. Treat yourself to caviar, truffles, bluefin tuna and other posh foods at an expensive restaurant. "Virgos tend to be one of the most practical yet nurturing zodiac signs. They have a very domestic air to them, as well, which is why they may be more prone to traditional, comfort foods -- especially earthy and healthy choices." Cuisine recommendation: Vegan, vegetarian and/or organic options to appreciate the simplicity of nature's bounty. Virgos are ambassadors of the farm-to-table movement. "This zodiac sign loves to live it up with decadence when it comes to cuisine. They also may be more prone to sharing dishes with a sweetheart, since this zodiac sign rules partnership." Cuisine recommendation: Tried-and-true local haunts but only with someone you really love to either create a new memory or appreciate the nostalgia. Shared appetizers are a necessary starter. "Scorpios' emotions and moods change intensely, so their choices will also be aligned with where they're at energetically." Cuisine recommendation: Exotic, bold and often spicy dishes that tantalize the senses and keep Scorpios on their toes, as they prefer. "A Sagittarius may be more likely to choose cuisine that is of immediate desire and indulgence and are willing to be more rebellious and risk-takers." Cuisine recommendation: Ingredients that they've never heard of before. This can include unique proteins, seasonal produce or everyday items cooked and presented in new and innovative ways. "Capricorns are the most 'traditional' zodiac sign of all, especially when it comes to heritage. They are likely to follow a pattern in cuisine and may be less adventurous than other zodiac signs." Cuisine recommendation: High-rated restaurants that churn out consistently delicious, yet often predictable food. Culinary experimentation is not worth the risk in most circumstances. "An Aquarius may be the most 'outside of the box' eaters in the zodiac. Also, sharing with others may dictate their choices, as they are the zodiac sign that rules friendships and community." Cuisine recommendation: Whacky TikTok trends. Frankenstein foods, funky amalgamations and bizarre cooking methods are always enticing and exciting. "Pisces are prone to ordering food that is sensual, dreamy and has a touch of enchantment. However, they are very sensitive, so their mood will ultimately always dictate what they imbibe. They are also more susceptible to allergens and alcohol than most other zodiac signs." Cuisine recommendation: Environmentally sustainable options to ensure that they're not feeling an ounce of guilt over their meal choices. Visit a restaurant where transparency is at the forefront of the business's ethos.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
How to Wipe Your Home Address Off the Internet with 9 Quick Tips
Your home address is only a Google search away for most people -- and we understand if that gives you the privacy ick. People who have moved homes for safety issues or just don't want to give lots of junk mail probably don't want their address so easily scanned and updated. The problem is that selling your address and especially when your address changes can mean big bucks for everyone from your bank to the US Postal Service, which is how advertisers get their hands on your mailbox and fill it with junk. That also makes it easy for burglars to spoof an address as part of identity theft. Fortunately, there are effective ways to scrub your address off the web, and we've found them all. Here's what you need to do if you're worried. Best DIY Home Security Systems of 2025 See at Cnet The street view features on map apps can be very helpful if you're a little lost, but they can also feel like a privacy irritation when anyone can type in your address and get a view of your home. That's why Google and others have provided ways to blur your home on street views and image capture so users can't get too good of a look. As you'll find in our complete guide, you can visit Google Maps on your desktop computer and enter your address. Then just use the Report a Problem link and you can manually choose what parts of the street view to blur so you and your home are protected. Apple Maps, with its Look Around tool, offers a similar privacy function, but you'll have to request it specifically. Send an email to mapsimagecollection@ and provide it with your home address and a detailed description of your home in the Look Around feature. Apple will then blur it for your privacy. Googling your contact info is always a good idea if you're concerned about privacy. If you spot your address showing up in a Google Search result -- especially when Googling your name or other general information -- you can make a specific request to Google to remove it. To do this, go to your Google Account, where you can find the icon option to Manage Your Google Account. Then you can select Data & Privacy > History Settings > My Activity. Choose Other Activity in the left side menu, scroll all the way down until you find the Results About You section, and select Get Started. This option allows you to create an alert whenever Google notices your address in a search. From the alert section of the Results About You menu, you can request to have that information scrubbed from the internet with the Remove Result option. Google won't always do this: It will leave up addresses found on government sites, news pieces and some businesses, but it's a quick way to remove your address if it's popping up in annoying places. Now is the perfect time to check your social media accounts and see if your address is included in your profile information. You may have added it a long time ago without really thinking about it, but social profiles don't need your address -- or for that matter, pictures of your home and street. Visit your account information, the "about you" pages and other spots to ensure your address doesn't appear there. Whitepages (as opposed to the business-oriented Yellow Pages) is one of the largest collections of home addresses online and often the first stop for someone trying to look up a specific address. The good news is that while your address is probably in Whitepages, getting it removed takes only a few seconds. Just visit the Whitepages Suppression Request webpage and paste in the URL of your Whitepages profile, then request that it be removed. Chances are good you input your home address when signing up for a variety of websites and services. Some of those accounts are important -- you probably want Amazon to keep your home address if you get a lot of shipments, for example. But others are unnecessary, especially if you don't use that account much anymore. In these cases, we recommend deleting your account or contacting customer service and requesting that your profile be removed. You can also sift through your promotion emails to get some reminders of the services you may have signed up for with your address. Common targets for cleaning up include: Shopping website logins Old apps you no longer use Political organizations Nonprofits and religious organizations Old subscription services for goods or online content Sports website profiles Contest websites If you've never signed up for a post office box, you may be surprised how easy it is. You can apply online at USPS, pick from five different sizes of local boxes and get a box number for your local post office. Prices vary by size and location, but they tend to cost around $30 for a box large enough to get packages in, down to around $15 for an envelope box. A post office box also allows you to save a signature for important delivery and a few other tricks. When you have a post office box, you can substitute it for nearly any account that wants a shipping address, keeping your home address info offline and out of the hands of advertisers. If you're willing to pay, it's one of the most effective privacy options. Some people also prefer to give out the address of a local third-party shipping store so that packages can be delivered to and picked up there. This may work, but it's important that you contact your local shipping store and ask if it allows it, or it could create a delay fiasco. Virtual mailbox services are common for some businesses, frequent travelers and those highly protective of their address. A virtual mailbox receives your mail, tosses the junk and scans the important pieces of mail, then forwards them to your account so you can view them online wherever you are. Virtual mailboxes typically cost around $10 to $20 per month. You'll need to find a virtual mailbox company that offers services in your area and jump through a few legal hoops to authorize it to handle your mail -- steps the service should walk you through. Common options include Anytime Mailbox, PostScan Mail, LegalZoom Virtual Mail (previously Earth Class) and IPostal1. A number of smart home devices, including powerful security cameras and doorbells, will ask for or require your home address. They do this to enable more advanced mapping features, settings like Ring's Bird's Eye view, weather reports, climate information and other capabilities. However, if you want to protect your home address from outside eyes and potential sales, try to avoid smart home technology that requires a location. You can usually find alternatives to devices that want your address, such as local storage-only security cameras with simplified account setup. However, signing up for any kind of professional monitoring or subscription service may require address info: You may be able to get away with entering a post office box or similar alternative, but security systems will generally want your real address. Best Outdoor Home Security Cameras of 2025 See at Cnet Internet service providers don't just know your IP address, they can also find out your physical address or at least its proximity. If you'd like to keep that information to yourself, one of the best options is a VPN, or virtual private network. These services encrypt all your online data and allow you to hide your location in many different ways. Some are free, but the best VPNs typically come with a monthly subscription that starts at just a few dollars. Take a look at our list of the best VPNs, or look up your browsers to see if they offer built-in VPN capabilities. This step helps all the other tips work: Keep your home address protected by giving it out only when you absolutely have to. For most people, that includes opening a bank account, signing up to vote and other important life tasks. But in many other cases you can provide an alternative address that doesn't give away the exact location of your home but still gives you the access and mail destination you need. You can provide this address when you want shipments or mail or when other organizations like a gym, health clinic or local sign-up sheet ask. Start this habit when you implement any address protection measures. With your home address more private online, consider adding protection with the best cameras without subscriptions, tips on deterring burglars and the top home security mistakes we're all making.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Your Blood Type Affects Your Heart Health. Here's How
Do you remember your blood type? Many Americans don't have this important medical information. Along with being necessary info in a crisis, your blood type is also linked to certain medical conditions. You may be at a higher risk for heart disease, along with being more vulnerable to conditions like Type 2 diabetes. Your blood type and its connection to your heart health may matter more than you give it credit for. Like most things in life, context and the big picture are important factors to consider. Your lifestyle, diet, stress management and much more contribute to your overall well-being, including your heart health. Read more: Don't Know Your Blood Type? You Should, and Here's How to Figure It Out Best Blood Pressure Monitors See at Cnet The letters A, B and O represent various forms of the ABO gene, which program our blood cells differently to form the different blood groups. If you have type AB blood, for example, your body is programmed to produce A and B antigens on red blood cells. A person with type O blood doesn't produce any antigens. Blood is said to be "positive" or "negative" based on whether there are proteins on the red blood cells. If your blood has proteins, you're Rhesus, or Rh, positive. People with type O-negative blood are considered "universal donors" because their blood doesn't have any antigens or proteins, meaning anyone's body will be able to accept it in an emergency. But why are there different blood types? Researchers don't fully know, but factors such as where someone's ancestors are from and past infections which spurred protective mutations in the blood may have contributed to the diversity, according to Dr. Douglas Guggenheim, a hematologist with Penn Medicine. People with type O blood may get sicker with cholera, for example, while people with type A or B blood may be more likely to experience blood clotting issues. While our blood can't keep up with the different biological or viral threats going around in real time, it may reflect what's happened in the past. "In short, it's almost like the body has evolved around its environment in order to protect it as best as possible," Guggenheim said. Strengthen Your Heart Health With These Workouts See at Cnet People with type A, type B or type AB blood are more likely than people with type O to have a heart attack or experience heart failure, according to the American Heart Association. While the increased risk is small (types A or B had a combined 8% higher risk of heart attack and 10% increased risk of heart failure, according to one large study) the difference in blood clotting rates is much higher, per the AHA. People in the same study with type A and B blood were 51% more likely to develop deep vein thrombosis and 47% more likely to develop a pulmonary embolism, which are severe blood clotting disorders that can also increase the risk of heart failure. A reason for this increased risk, according to Guggenheim, might have to do with inflammation that happens in the bodies of people with type A, type B or type AB blood. The proteins present in type A and type B blood may cause more "blockage" or "thickening" in the veins and arteries, leading to an increased risk of clotting and heart disease. Guggenheim also thinks this may describe the anecdotal decrease in risk of severe COVID-19 disease in people with type O blood. (Note: Since this article was first published, more research has added to the notion people with type A blood may have a higher risk of infection. This because the COVID-19 virus binds to cells slightly differently based on blood type.) People with type O blood enjoy a slightly lower risk of heart disease and blood clotting, but they may be more susceptible to hemorrhaging or bleeding disorders. This may be especially true after childbirth, according to a study on postpartum blood loss, which found an increased risk in women with type O blood. People with type O blood may also fare worse after a traumatic injury due to increased blood loss, according to a study published in Critical Care. Other research has found people with type AB blood might be at an increased risk for cognitive impairment when compared to people with type O. Cognitive impairment includes things like trouble remembering, focusing or making decisions. Read more: Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health: Foods to Eat and How to Get Started While research available now shows that blood type can tip the scale in terms of someone's risk of developing heart disease, big factors such as diet, exercise or even the level of pollution you're exposed to in your community are the major players in determining heart health. Guggenheim says that for patients trying to keep their heart healthy, there's no special recommendation that he'd make other than a good heart-healthy diet that lowers inflammation, regardless of someone's blood type. But, he notes, future research could offer more definitive ways doctors treat patients based on their blood type. All factors considered equally, a patient with healthy cholesterol levels and type A blood may benefit from taking aspirin each day whereas it might not be necessary for a person in the same boat with type O blood. "A well-balanced, heart-healthy diet in general is going to be what any physician is going to recommend, and I would say that ABO doesn't change that," Guggenheim said. "I don't think there's a protective benefit from just having type O blood that contributes to being scot-free," he added. Read more: Should You Eat Based On Your Blood Type?
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Yahoo
Here Are Four Expert Tips to Boosting Your Internet Speeds At Home
There's nothing worse than dealing with slow internet: the buffering, the out-of-sync video meeting, or a laggy video game. Your next thought might be to switch internet providers" target="_self, upgrade your plan upgrade your equipment" target="_self, there may be other options that could be less costly in the long run. Even if you don't know much about your router's settings or the best way to change them" target="_self, you can still take some easy steps to ensure your speeds are as fast as possible. Let's walk through them and see if we can't speed things up for you. (To learn more about how to improve your home internet, check out our top picks of the best ISPs" target="_self, mesh routers" target="_self and Wi-Fi extenders" target="_self you can buy.) Best Wi-Fi Routers for 2025 See at Cnet If you're going to make changes to your home network, you'll want to do so from an informed position. The best way to get there is to run some speed tests" target="_self to get a good sense of any weak links in your Wi-Fi connection -- and there are plenty of free services on the web that'll help you do just that. Among your options, the Ookla Speedtest is the most widely used and the one I'd recommend. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) It features an abundance of worldwide servers, which lets you choose from several nearby options to measure the speed of your connection. And, like most speed tests, it's also easy to use -- click the big "go" button and wait about a minute. From there, you'll see the current upload and download speeds" target="_self for whatever device you're running the speed test on, plus the ping, which is a latency measurement of how long it takes data to travel back and forth to the server you're testing with. Start by focusing on the download and upload speeds. Run a couple of tests at a time in various spots throughout your home where you'll be working and ballpark the average to get a sense of how your speeds hold up. If you're seeing speeds in a room that are less than half of what you see when you're connecting at close range, that might be a spot where you could improve things. As for the latency, you shouldn't need to worry much about it unless you're an avid gamer, you've got a lot of devices running on your network, or you're sharing bandwidth with family members or roommates. In that case, run some tests while your roommate is on a FaceTime call or while your kids are playing Fortnite" target="_self -- that'll give you a good sense of how their activity might be affecting your speeds. If that ping number seems to be jumping, there are some basic steps you can take" target="_self, but the best thing to do (if you can) is to separate that side traffic from your own. More on that in just a bit. If you can work near your router, then a wired Ethernet connection to your computer is the best way to ensure you're getting the fastest speeds. CNET's own Hallie Seltzer put this to the test by conducting speed tests for over Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection at home" target="_self. But if a wired Ethernet connection isn't an option, you might have to work in a room where the Wi-Fi signal isn't as strong as you need. That happens when you're too far from the router or because there are too many walls or obstructions separating you from it. If you're unable to move your entire workspace, try placing your router in a central location. Here's what two technicians have to say about router placement and why it matters. Before you buy anything, the first thing you'll want to try doing is repositioning your router to strengthen the connection. For the best results, you'll want to keep it out in the open -- ideally as high up as possible. If you can reposition the antennas, try experimenting with that, too. Staggering them at different angles might be all it takes to boost your speeds. If the router is downstairs and you're trying to boost the signal upstairs, try moving one or more antennas to a horizontal position. Antennas like those tend to put out their Wi-Fi signal at a perpendicular angle, so a horizontal antenna will put out a vertically oriented signal that might be more likely to make it upstairs. There's one last thing to check before you buy anything, and that's your router's channel. The 2.4 and 5GHz frequency bands your router uses to send signals are each divided into multiple channels, just like the TV channels you can pick up with an antenna. Your router uses a single channel at a time, and if you're using the same one as a neighbor, for instance, then that interference might slow your connection. To change that channel, navigate to your router's settings on your computer. The best options are channels 1, 6 and 11, which don't overlap, but your router might also have an "auto" setting that can determine the best channel for your situation. If none of that works, it might be time for a hardware upgrade. A good place to start would be to invest in plug-in range extenders" target="_self and you've got plenty of options that won't break your wallet. Your best bet is to pick one made by the same company that makes your router. It doesn't need to be blazing fast -- most of them aren't -- but as long as it can keep your speeds above 50Mbps or so, you should be able to use the web like normal, including video calls. Best Wi-Fi Extenders of 2025 See at Cnet That's the standard I used when I tested out a handful of plug-in range extenders at my home and the much larger CNET Smart Home, where speeds are capped at 150Mbps. With just a single router running the connection, speeds in distant rooms fell well below that 50Mbps threshold -- but with a good range extender boosting the connection, average speeds throughout the home were significantly improved. The one that performed the best was the TP-Link RE605X, with sustained download speeds of at least 130Mbps to Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6" target="_self client devices throughout the entire place. Available now, it's my top recommendation in the category. For something even cheaper, consider the . It doesn't support Wi-Fi 6, but it performed well in my small home tests and is typically available for less than $20. Note: There could be a potential ban on TP-Link routers as it's currently under investigation by the US government due to security concerns. CNET recommends the . It's slightly on the pricier side, but it delivers the speed boosts you need. Another option would be to upgrade your router altogether. As a rule of thumb, you should replace your router every five years, even if it's still in good condition. If it's the range you're concerned with, you'll want to move multipoint mesh routers" target="_self with range-extending satellite devices right to the top of your list. Again, you've got many options to choose from -- and we've tested and reviewed several of the latest systems" target="_self to hit the market. So, let's go back to that scenario where your kids are home from school streaming Disney Plus" target="_self and playing Fortnite" target="_self while you're trying to work. There are a couple of things you might be able to do to keep their internet traffic from affecting yours. The first, and easiest, is to make sure that you're using different frequency bands. Most routers operate both the 2.4 and 5GHz bands, and many will split those bands into two separate networks that you can connect with. The 5GHz band is faster, while the 2.4GHz band offers better range. Dedicating one of those two bands to work-related traffic only will return a much better experience than sharing a band with your family or housemates. Most routers can also create an optional guest network, sometimes with max speed settings that can help keep your kids from using too much bandwidth. Some will even let you schedule the network if you want to cut them off entirely at certain hours. Similarly, your router might be able to schedule access for specific devices or a group of devices. Boosting your Wi-Fi speeds doesn't have to be complicated. These four steps can be done easily in the comfort of your own home. If you don't see any speed improvements after all this, it might be worth considering contacting your ISP for a consultation to replace any faulty equipment. There are many internet speed tests online, all of which offer unique features. Ookla is CNET's top pick for its consistency, accuracy, and ability to show your speed test history. We also use Ookla to test all our routers. If your household uses a lot of streaming devices, then might be the best option since its program is built to measure whether your internet connection is strong enough to stream Netflix. If you can't get a Wi-Fi extender from your ISP, you can head to our top picks for the best available Wi-Fi extenders. Our top pick is the Linksys RE7310 (valued at $90), which can support the latest Wi-Fi 6 speeds and features. When we tested the extender, it delivered an average of 150Mbps in download throughout the home and 124Mbps in uploads. It's right there with the TP-Link RE605X, it delivers solid speeds for your home. Many factors could contribute to slow internet speeds. However, issues with your equipment are typically the most common factor. Your modem or router could be outdated or malfunctioning. Some simple, quick fixes -- including restarting your modem or router -- wouldn't require you to pay to upgrade your equipment. Other factors contributing to slow speeds include bad weather, network congestion or your provider's outage. According to the Federal Communications Commission, the benchmark for broadband is 100 megabits per second and 20Mbps in uploads. Over at OpenVault, their latest report highlights that the average household in the US uses 567Mbps downstream and 31Mbps upstream. Many fiber ISPs like Ziply Fiber and AT&T Fiber offer blazing multi-gigabit speed tiers, but for most households, 100 to 500Mbps in downloads should be enough.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
Here's How to Find All Your Wi-Fi Passwords on Windows and Mac
You have to have a different password for pretty much every account you own if you care about privacy. However, this can make keeping up with all your passwords challenging, but thanks to password managers, you don't have to remember more than one password. Unfortunately, we tend to forget to add our Wi-Fi passwords to these managers. If you're completely stumped about your Wi-Fi password, you can always check the back of your router, if you never created your own custom password. Typically, it can be found there, but if it's not, don't sweat it. Somewhere on your computer, there's a place that stores the passwords to ALL the Wi-Fi networks you've ever connected to. It's not just the one you're on right now. As long as your Windows or Mac computer has connected to that network before, the Wi-Fi password is permanently stored in your settings. It may require some digging on your part, but all the passwords are saved and ready to be shared with anyone who wants to connect to Wi-Fi. Here's how to find the passwords to all of the Wi-Fi networks you've ever connected to on MacOS and Windows. For more, discover 17 essential settings for customizing your MacBook or how to automatically clean up your storage on Windows 11. Best Password Managers See at Cnet Every password you've entered and saved on a Mac is stored in Keychain Access, the password management system for MacOS. And that includes Wi-Fi network passwords. To start, use the search feature to open the Keychain Access app and do the following: 1. Click on System under System Keychains in the sidebar. 2. Next, click on Passwords at the top of the window. 3. Find the Wi-Fi network you want the password for and double-click on it. 4. Finally, check the box next to Show password and enter your password when prompted. The password field will then show the password you used to log in to that Wi-Fi network. You can double-click in the password field to select the password and copy it to your clipboard if needed. Finding the password to the Wi-Fi network you're currently connected to is simple on Windows, but getting your hands on all stored Wi-Fi passwords takes a bit of work, so we'll discuss both methods below. To find the password to the Wi-Fi network you're currently connected to on Windows: 1. Click the Start button and then go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center (Windows 11) or Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network and Sharing Center (Windows 10). 2. Next to Connections, click your Wi-Fi network name highlighted in blue. 3. In the Wi-Fi Status page that opens, click Wireless Properties and then on the Security tab. 4. Finally, check the box next to Show characters to display your Wi-Fi network password above it. However, this isn't the only way to find your Wi-Fi network passwords. The method above only allows you to view the password to whatever Wi-Fi network you're currently connected to, but there is a way to find the passwords to all the Wi-Fi networks you've ever connected to on your Windows computer. To find all your Wi-Fi network passwords on Windows: 1. Right-click on the Windows icon in the taskbar on your desktop. 2. Click Windows Terminal (Admin). 3. Type in netsh wlan show profile and hit Enter on your keyboard to view every Wi-Fi network you've connected to. 4. Once you find the Wi-Fi network you want the password for, type in netsh wlan show profile "(Wi-Fi network name)" key=clear (for example, netsh wlan show profile "Netgear667" key=clear), and then hit the Enter key. Settings for profile, connectivity, security and more will appear. The Wi-Fi network password will appear under Security settings, and next to Key Content. In addition to Windows Terminal, you can also use the Command Prompt application to type in the commands listed above to find your Wi-Fi passwords. If you want to read more about passwords, whether on your computer or your smartphone, check out the best password managers to use and the nine rules to follow when creating a password.
