Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 20, #170

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Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate tapered off. Even a slightly lower interest rate can save you money on your home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/30-year-fixed-refina

Experts say homebuying activity will increase as mortgage rates fall, but that might not happen for a while. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/key-rates-move-higher-for-homebuyers-mortga

No text messages. No Google Maps. No security cam alerts. Here's what happened when I tried completely unplugging from the internet. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-tried-living-without-the-inter

It's time to cut the cord, and you can do so with this Prime Day deal on my favorite Roku Streaming Stick. https://www.cnet.com/tech/why-my-roku-streaming-stick-4k-deal-is-a-prime-day-legend/#ftag=CAD

Your old router might be the sneaky culprit for your slow Wi-Fi: Here's what to do. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/slow-internet-it-might-be-time-to-upgrade-your-router/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple says you should also turn this setting off before trading in your device. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/turn0off-this-one-iphone-setting-before-you-upgrade-or-get-rid-of-your-p