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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor My wife and I are dabbling in mining cryptocurrency. We're doing it largely out of curiousity, and have chosen to mine Litecoins and Dogecoins instead of the more prohibitive Bitcoins. While the paycheck is only a few dollars per week at our hardware level, I must say: crypto coin mining is a motivating tech hobby! Bitcoin Mining Basics So, you're curious about Bitcoins and how to create (mine) them? Well, friends, Bitcoin mining is not for the faint of heart. It's obscure, geeky, and requires substantial up-front investment in hardware. About.com explains more about what's involved in Bitcoin mining here... Search Related Topics:  bitcoin  bitcoins  p2p Bizarre Alternatives to Bitcoins Crypto currency is more than a fad... there is a substantial worldwide appetite for currency that bypasses middleman banks. But are we getting too 'out there' with our crypto money? Sexcoins, mooncoins, BBQcoins, Catcoins: here are some really odd options for non-traditional money. Search Related Topics:  bitcoin  cryptocurrency  virtual currency 4 Apps to Manage Your Bitcoin Fortune If you do decide to invest in Bitcoins, either through purchasing or through mining, you might find these apps quite interesting. Here are four tools for protecting and managing your Bitcoin wealth... Search Related Topics:  bitcoins  digital currencies  making money with bitcoins What Can You Buy With Bitcoins? While it is true that Bitcoins are popular with criminals seeking to move money, Bitcoins are also gaining acceptance as legitimate payment tender. Many online web services accept Bitcoin payments now, and the gargantuan Reddit.com also accepts Bitcoins. Here's an interesting list of where Bitcoins can be used... Search Related Topics:  ecommerce  retail  financial Related Searches Coins Worth Money Computers Computer Buy Old Coins US Coins Mint Money Management Featured Articles 15 Must-Have iPad Apps Review: Sandisk Ultra Dual USB Drive Edward Snowden Advice: How to Keep Your Data Private How to Design Your Own Website Why Internet Service in the U.S. Is Slow Mac Malware: Fake Angry Birds Game Steals Your Bitcoins   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More Recommended Reading at About.com: History of Bitcoin Can You Donate Bitcoins to Political Campaigns? What Are Bitcoins? How Do Bitcoins Work? Advertisement