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Claire Downs


Claire Downs is a tech reporter who covers the intersection of the internet and pop culture. A third-generation worker in the Chicago futures industry, she specializes in cryptocurrencies and altcoins. Her work can also be seen in Cosmopolitan, Vice Motherboard, VH1.com, and Merry Jane.

how to buy cryptocurrency

How to buy cryptocurrency (in simple terms)

Welcome to the crypto revolution.

On Jan 26, 2018 by Claire Downs

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How to realistically unplug from the internet

You need this more than you know.

On Jan 15, 2018 by Claire Downs

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bitcoin scams

The most popular cryptocurrency scams—and how to avoid them

Before you invest, you need to do some research.

On Jan 11, 2018 by Claire Downs

Tech
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The pros and cons of Amazon Mechanical Turk

If you're going to turk, you need to do some homework first.

On Jan 4, 2018 by Claire Downs

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My therapy session with a chatbot

You can share your deepest fears with a robot. But should you?

On Jan 1, 2018 by Claire Downs

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The simple way to change your iPhone battery

You actually can change an iPhone battery. Here's how.

On Dec 29, 2017 by Claire Downs

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Patrio dating app for patriots, no feminists allowed

I tried the anti-feminist dating app for real ‘patriots’

True patriots aren't afraid to talk politics.

On Dec 26, 2017 by Claire Downs

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what is bitcoin cash

Why Bitcoin Cash is in crisis

Is it still worth investing in?

On Dec 22, 2017 by Claire Downs

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Ripple logo over worldwide transaction map

Why Ripple, the Bitcoin alternative, could be huge

This cryptocurrency is not like the others in one major way.

On Dec 21, 2017 by Claire Downs

Tech
what is blockchain

Unlocking blockchain, the tech behind the Bitcoin revolution

To understand it, you need to first know the basics of cryptography.

On Dec 20, 2017 by Claire Downs

Tech
what is litecoin

Why Litecoin is a smart, fast alternative to Bitcoin

Litecoin is one of the fasting growing cryptocurrencies on the market.

On Dec 19, 2017 by Claire Downs

Tech
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Why IOTA could be the next Bitcoin

IOTA could become the standardized currency of the so-called Internet of Things.

On Dec 18, 2017 by Claire Downs

Tech
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How to invest in Bitcoin (without losing your shirt)

Happy coining!

On Dec 16, 2017 by Claire Downs

Tech
microworkers : Office workers sitting at their desks

We need a minimum wage for microworkers

People aren't computers, and they shouldn't be treated as such.

On Dec 11, 2017 by Claire Downs

Tech
low wage women workers harassment

The sexual harassment reckoning needs to happen for low-wage workers, too

This isn't just a problem for women in entertainment and media.

On Dec 11, 2017 by Claire Downs

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