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Chromebook Boot Up Basics – Getting To Grips With The Power In Your Hands – By Dominic Reigns aboutchromebooks.com
Flipping open a Chromebook for the first time is a special moment. It is a laptop, but not quite as you know it. Soon after getting started, you begin to understand the hidden talents of these powerful PCs and how there is nothing lightweight about this laptop’s capabilities.
6 things I do to get the most out of my Google TV Streamer
6 things I do to get the most out of my Google TV Streamer – By Stanley Martin Android Police
After investing heavily in Google Chromecast for almost a decade, Google surprised us with a traditional streaming box, Google TV Streamer, in 2024. The dongle-like device has unique features like creating a watch list, personalized recommendations, turning your smart TV into a vibrant digital frame, generating AI screensavers, and connecting to the Google Home ecosystem.
Password Rules Everyone Should Follow
4 Password Rules Everyone Should Follow, According To Data Security Experts – by HuffPost
Our online passwords are the gatekeepers to our most sensitive, valuable information ― and yet so many of us choose weak options that are easily breached. (Sorry to tell you, but it’s time to retire “Password123.”)
How to Safeguard Your Netflix Account from Unauthorized Access
How to Safeguard Your Netflix Account from Unauthorized Access – By Gaurav Shukla How-To Geek
Securing your Netflix account isn’t complicated and keeps it safe from unauthorized access. You can protect your private Netflix data and payment information with a few simple security measures. Here’s what you need to do.
My 8 Year Old Apple TV 4K is Still Better Than My TV’s Built-In Software
My 8 Year Old Apple TV 4K is Still Better Than My TV’s Built-In Software – By Patrick Campanale How-To Geek
I really thought that, over the years, smart TVs would get more fluid and responsive interfaces. While the UI has been updated, sadly, the interface is still just as laggy as it was in 2018. That’s why I’m ditching my 2024’s Fire TV OS for my eight-year-old Apple TV 4K.
Forgot to Sign Out of Streaming on a Hotel Smart TV? Here’s What to Do.
Forgot to Sign Out of Streaming on a Hotel Smart TV? Here’s What to Do. – By Barry Peacock How-To Geek
Leaving your streaming account logged in on a hotel TV can expose your personal information and give others free access to your subscriptions. Here’s how to fix it.
Stop Changing Your (Strong, Unique) Passwords So Much
Stop Changing Your (Strong, Unique) Passwords So Much – By Eric Griffith PCM
There was a time that whenever I wrote something related to security passwords, I’d use these words: “Use password managers, as they make it very easy to change passwords, which you should do frequently.” Because that’s the advice everyone gives about passwords, along with making them strong and unique to every service and account you create.
Mac Photos App Features You Should Be Using
10 Mac Photos App Features You Should Be Using – By Yash Wate How-To Geek
Apple’s Photos app is perfect for previewing photos and videos or applying light edits, but there’s so much more that it can do. Here are some of the other features you should definitely be using.
Your password sucks. But does your PIN code suck too?
Your password sucks. But does your PIN code suck too? – By Alaina Yee PCWorld
Password health is important, but don’t overlook the humble PIN, too. Often just four digits, it stands between bad actors and major parts of your life: your bank account, your smartphone, your home security system.
Chrome users at risk from new browser-hijacking Syncjacking attack — how to stay safe
Billions of Chrome users at risk from new browser-hijacking Syncjacking attack — how to stay safe -By Anthony Spadafora Tom’s Guide
Google Chrome is the most popular browser on desktop, which is why it’s also one of the most popular targets for hackers. This makes perfect sense given how much personal and sensitive info we store in our browsers, and now, hackers have come up with a clever new way to steal all that data and even take over our computers.
If you hate passwords, switch to this other kind of login right now
If you hate passwords, switch to this other kind of login right now – By Alaina Yee PCWorld
As I’ve said before, passwords suck. So do made-up holidays, but for Change Your Password Day (which arrives later this week on February 1), it’s a good excuse as any to kick your passwords to the curb.
– uBlock Origin is dead for Chrome, but its successor still lives on
uBlock Origin is dead for Chrome, but its successor still lives on – By Alaina Yee PCWorld
Last year, Google announced changes to its Chrome browser that signaled the end for popular extension uBlock Origin. The ad-blocker’s design put it at odds with Google’s new Manifest v3 requirements, with death as the likely outcome.
Do You Really Need to Safely Eject External Drives?
Do You Really Need to Safely Eject External Drives? – By Kipp Burroughs How-To Geek
We’ve all seen those “Safely Remove Hardware” prompts when unplugging external drives. But in modern computing, do they still matter? It depends on your OS, file system, and write caching. Let’s break down when it’s necessary and when you can safely skip it.
Quick and Easy Ways to Make Your iPhone Photos Pop
9 Quick and Easy Ways to Make Your iPhone Photos Pop – By Ben Lovejoy How-To Geek
For special photos, you may well be willing to spend considerable time in a full-on photo editor like Photoshop or Lightroom to get the best possible results. But spending literally seconds in the stock iPhone Photos app can help your everyday photos to pop.
Best Practices For Managing Multiple Accounts On A Chromebook Without Getting Flagged
Best Practices For Managing Multiple Accounts On A Chromebook Without Getting Flagged – By Dominic Reigns aboutchromebooks.com
Chromebooks are a popular choice among professionals since they are lighter, affordable, have a decent battery life, are integrated with the Google ecosystem, support multiple accounts, and have many security features based on their cloud-based design.