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Beginner’s Guide: How traders in Japan use MetaTrader 4 (MT4) for simple Forex strategies

Posted on September 26, 2025

Forex trading in Japan is pretty popular as the country is a major financial trading hub. The Tokyo trading session is the most liquid Asian session, where traders can speculate and catch multiple trading opportunities.

MetaTrader 4 is the main platform of choice for many Japanese traders because of its robust features and advanced security.

The tech behind MT4 is pretty advanced and offers both manual and fully automated trading. Let’s briefly overview the main MT4 features and define how traders can use the platform’s capabilities for their trading prowess. [Read more…]

Scam alert: How to avoid falling victim to Cybercrime

Posted on September 25, 2025

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This post explains several ways to avoid falling for phishing and hacking attempts, but if you’d like to learn even more about how to stay safe online, I recommend that you check out this comprehensive resource.

By now you probably know how terrifying it can be to have your online accounts hacked.

Did you know that many of the victims of cyber attacks are unable to get justice or even get their lives back on track after being victimized?

Unfortunately, online criminals don’t care who their victims are. They only care about getting your personal information, your account login details and other important information about you that they can exploit for various bad deeds. [Read more…]

6 tips for extending your Android phone’s battery charge

Posted on September 24, 2025

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If it seems like the battery in your Android phone lasts about as long as a bowl of ice cream on a hot summer day, you aren’t alone.

A low or depleted battery charge is one of the most common issues that we’re likely to encounter with our smart phones.

As phones have gotten thinner, faster, brighter and more powerful, their ability to drain a battery dry has increased right along with their technological advances. [Read more…]

Which mapping software delivers the maximum value for businesses

Posted on September 24, 2025

The mapping software market has grown to $21.21 billion in 2024, and businesses need platforms that actually work for their specific needs.

Companies process millions of location data points daily, yet many struggle with complex interfaces, expensive licensing models, and support teams that disappear after the sale.

The projected 16.8% annual growth rate through 2030 tells us something interesting about where business intelligence is heading, and location data sits right at the center of it.

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