Ilan Sharabihttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/A blog about technology, online life, gaming, consumer topics and healthenMon, 26 Oct 2026 13:58:00 +0000Israeli Quantum Companies Raised Nearly $500 Million in 2025, as the Challenge Shifts to Industry Adoptionhttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/israel-quantum-investment-report/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/israel-quantum-investment-report/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:58:00 +0000NewsBusinessTechnologyIsraeli quantum companies raised nearly $500 million in 2025, and Israel ranked fourth worldwide for private investment in the field, behind the United States, the…Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate at 3.25%: What Drove the Decision and What the Forecast Sayshttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/israel-interest-rate-october/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/israel-interest-rate-october/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0000NewsMoneyThe Bank of Israel decided on October 21, 2026, to leave the interest rate at 3.25%. The decision came as annual inflation in September stood at 1.6%, against a backdrop…Google Expands Scam Protection in Chrome: What Is Changing and Which Setting to Checkhttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/chrome-enhanced-scam-protection/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/chrome-enhanced-scam-protection/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:48:00 +0000NewsTechnologyWarnings about suspicious sites, scam detection using Gemini and alerts about commands posing as computer fixes: these are the changes Google detailed on October 20…Changed Jobs? How to Find Forgotten Pension Savings and Decide What to Do With the Moneyhttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/find-forgotten-pension-savings/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/find-forgotten-pension-savings/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:34:00 +0000MoneyTo check whether pension savings you have lost track of remain in your name, start with the official Har HaKesef service. The search is free, but the result is not a…The Flu Vaccine for Winter 2026/27: Who It Is Recommended For and How to Arrange It Through Your Health Fundhttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/flu-vaccine-israel-winter/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/flu-vaccine-israel-winter/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0000HealthFlu vaccination is intended for ages six months and up, and the recommendation is especially important for people at risk of complications. Ahead of winter 2026/27, the…Windows 10 in October 2026: Extended ESU and What to Check Before Upgrading or Replacing Your PChttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/windows-ten-support-options/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/windows-ten-support-options/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:32:00 +0000TechnologyConsumerA Windows 10 computer does not have to be retired simply because of its age, but you need to establish which update program it is on. Regular support ended on October…A Second Opinion in Eye Care: What to Prepare to Get a Clear Answerhttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/eye-care-second-opinion-preparation/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/eye-care-second-opinion-preparation/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0000HealthBefore seeking a second opinion in eye care, prepare three things: examination and treatment summaries, an up-to-date list of medications and eye drops, and one central…Plan Your Day Around the Sun: Enjoying Tel Aviv During the Hottest Hourshttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/tel-aviv-heat-hours-planning/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/tel-aviv-heat-hours-planning/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0000HealthConsumerOn a summer day in Tel Aviv, many plans fall apart at the same point: midday. What looked in the morning like a short walk between two errands becomes twenty minutes of…The Test Shows Green but Users See Red: How to Read Lab and Real-User Website Speed Data Correctlyhttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/lab-vs-field-performance-data/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/lab-vs-field-performance-data/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:22:00 +0000InternetTechnologyAnyone who has run their website through PageSpeed Insights knows the confusing moment: the same report page shows two types of results, and they do not always agree. At…An Untested Backup Is Just Hope: Building a Website Recovery Plan That Works When Everything Goes Downhttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/website-backup-recovery-plan/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/website-backup-recovery-plan/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0000InternetBusinessMost website owners are sure they have a backup. Few know how long it would take to restore the site from it, or whether it would work at all. The difference usually…What Happens to Bitcoin When Its Owner Dies: Leaving Your Family a Way In Without Exposing the Keyshttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/bitcoin-inheritance-access/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/bitcoin-inheritance-access/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0000MoneyTechnologyBitcoin has no branch, no service center and no clerk to whom you can present an inheritance order. Whoever holds the private keys, or the wallet's recovery phrase…Funny Meme or Misleading Information? How to Check a Viral Image Before Forwarding Ithttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/misinformation-in-memes/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/misinformation-in-memes/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000InternetTechnologyA good meme works faster than any explanation: one picture, one line and laughter before we have had time to think. That speed makes it an excellent vehicle for a joke…A Cybersecurity or AI Course for Children: What to Check to Find the Right Fithttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/choosing-kids-cyber-ai-courses/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/choosing-kids-cyber-ai-courses/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0000EducationTechnologyChoose a cybersecurity or artificial intelligence course for children based on what your child will do in class, their level of interest and the quality of instruction…Apple Announces HomePod mini 2, but Siri AI Will Not Arrive With It Immediatelyhttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/homepod-mini-2-israel-details/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/homepod-mini-2-israel-details/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0000NewsTechnologyOn October 13, 2026, Apple announced HomePod mini 2, a new generation of its small smart speaker, priced at $149 in the United States. Availability in launch markets was…Canceling an Online Purchase in Israel: What to Check Before November Sales and How to Get a Refundhttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/cancel-online-purchase-israel/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/cancel-online-purchase-israel/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0000ConsumerInternetWhen buying a product remotely from an Israeli business, the standard cancellation right generally allows you to give notice within 14 days of receiving the product or…Delivery Message or Scam Attempt? How to Check a Suspicious Text and What to Do After Clickinghttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/identify-scam-text-messages/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/identify-scam-text-messages/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0000InternetTechnologyReceived a message requesting a small payment to release a package? Do not start with the link. Open the service's official app or website yourself and check whether a…Invoice Allocation Numbers in 2026: What Small Businesses Should Check Before Issuing Invoices and Deducting VAThttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/israel-invoices-allocation-number/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/israel-invoices-allocation-number/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0000BusinessMoneyAs of October 16, 2026, the threshold under the "Israel Invoices" model is above NIS 5,000 before VAT, effective June 1, 2026. For tax invoices covered by the…Preparing Your Home for Rain: Finding Damp, Reducing Mold and Knowing When to Call a Professionalhttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/prepare-home-rain-damp-mold/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/prepare-home-rain-damp-mold/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0000Home and DesignBefore the rainy season, check not only where water can enter your home but also how it leaves. A blocked drain, damaged window seal and room where laundry dries without…Winter Time 2026 in Israel: When the Clocks Change and How to Help Sleep Adjusthttps://www.ilansharabi.com/en/israel-winter-time-sleep-2026/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/israel-winter-time-sleep-2026/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0000HealthIsrael switches to winter time in 2026 overnight between Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25. At 2:00 a.m., clocks move back one hour to 1:00 a.m. This is the…An Additional Loan Against Your Home: What Changed in the Repayment Calculation in October 2026https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/additional-home-loan-repayment-ratio/https://www.ilansharabi.com/en/additional-home-loan-repayment-ratio/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0000MoneyFrom October 1, applications for an additional loan secured against a home are assessed using a calculation that also includes repayments on previous loans against the…