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Shinkansen Express Japan : The Fastest Train In The World (240 to 320 km/h)

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  Japan's main islands of Honshu, Kyushu and Hokkaido are served by a network of high speed train lines that connect Tokyo with most of the country's major cities. Japan's high speed trains (bullet trains) are called  shinkansen  (新幹線) and are operated by Japan Railways (JR). Running at speeds of up to 320 km/h, the shinkansen is known for punctuality (most trains depart on time to the second), comfort (relatively silent cars with spacious, always forward facing seats), safety (no fatal accidents in its history) and efficiency. Thanks to the Japan Rail Pass, the shinkansen can also be a very cost effective means of travel. Shinkansen Network The shinkansen network consists of multiple lines, among which the Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto - Osaka) is the oldest and most popular. All shinkansen lines (except the Akita and Yamagata Shinkansen) run on tracks that are exclusively built for and used by shinkansen trains. Most lines are served by multiple train categor

What Will Happen to Bitcoin in the Next Decade?

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  When Bitcoin was introduced to the world over a decade ago, it was supposed to be a revolution in the finance ecosystem.  But that revolution has hardly come to pass. The cryptocurrency’s tumultuous first decade has been marked by  scandals , missteps, and wild price swings. After achieving a record high price of more than $63,000 in April 2021, BTC has fallen by 24% to nearly $48,000 as of Aug. 30, 2021. But investors and the cryptocurrency’s enthusiasts have doubled down on their optimism regarding its future. As such, the coming decade could prove pivotal to Bitcoin and to cryptocurrencies more broadly. A Compromised Vision  As set forth by its pseudonymous inventor Satoshi Nakamoto in a seminal paper released on Oct. 31, 2008, Bitcoin was intended to be a borderless and decentralized alternative to government- and central-bank-controlled fiat currencies. Consensus regarding a transaction within the Bitcoin network does not depend on third-party mediators. Instead, it is achieved

Ways to install Windows 11

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Ways to install Windows 11 Windows 11 This article describes ways to install Windows 11. Note:  To upgrade to Windows 11, devices should meet the Windows 11 minimum system requirements. Some Windows 10 features aren't available in Windows 11. System requirements to experience some Windows 11 features and apps will exceed the Windows 11 minimum system requirements. Find Windows 11 specs, features, and computer requirements Before you begin Make sure the device you want to install Windows 11 on meets the minimum system requirements. If your device is currently running Windows 10, we recommend you verify the minimum system requirements using the PC Health Check app. We do not recommend installing Windows 11 on a device that doesn't meet requirements. For more info, see Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements. Windows Update in Settings (recommended) If you’re upgrading from Windows 10, we recommend you wait until you're notified through

Average Software Developer Salary Around the World

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  What is the Average Software Developer Salary Around the World 2021? Digital disruption has embraced all industries. Day in, day out, the countries are fighting for tech talent and are ready to offer large sums in the race to win all-star engineers. That said, an average software developer salary in the USA is $110,638, meanwhile in Israel it’s $76,791, in the UK—$68,462, in the Netherlands—$54,025, and in Germany—$60,162. A software developer salary can vary depending on seniority level and years of experience. And the margin in different countries can be impolitely high. For example, an entry level software developer salary in the US is $103,382, in Switzerland it is $87,668 and in Germany it is $62,668. The Highest Paying Countries for Software Engineers The leading countries offering the most appealing average software engineer salary tend to stay the same over the years. These are the USA, Switzerland, Israel and a bunch of European countries. The highest paying countries for so