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Review: Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE

Review: Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) – By Daniel Thorp-Lancaster WIRED
All of that cloud-gaming prowess would be wasted if games didn’t look great, but I’m happy to say that’s not the case with this laptop’s fantastic 16-inch screen. It’s one of my favorite features of the 516 GE and is its biggest selling point. It’s incredibly vibrant with beautiful colors, and the 2,560 x 1,600-pixel resolution keeps it looking crisp despite its large size.

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Can You Get A Virus On A Chromebook?

Can You Get A Virus On A Chromebook? Here’s What Google Says – By Lynnae Williams SlashGear
While Chromebook users typically don’t have to worry about computer viruses that affect traditional operating systems, they’re not immune from other cyber threats, including fake browser extensions, phishing scams, and malicious Android apps. If you stick to the Chrome App Store, you usually won’t have to worry about downloading a malicious browser extension.

Now ChromeOS can reset itself without erasing your laptop

Now ChromeOS can reset itself without erasing your laptop – By Wes Davis The Verge
This week, Google announced it’s rolling out ChromeOS M131 to non-beta users, bringing with it a handy “Safety reset” feature that lets Chromebook users reset their laptops without totally wiping them. The update also introduced a new “Flash notifications” accessibility option to help those who might not otherwise easily hear or see them.

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