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Yes, the Lenovo Chromebook 14 is the best Chromebook I’ve ever used

Yes, the Lenovo Chromebook 14 is the best Chromebook I’ve ever used –  chromeunboxed.com

I’ve had the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 in my possession for a bit over a week, and without question, I knew it was my favorite Chromebook ever after just a few hours of use. Seeing it at the Chromebook Showcase in New York earlier in the month was only a small taste of what makes this device so special, and like many others, I wasn’t 100% sold on its awesomeness right away. However, after putting it in the bag and having it by my side for real-world work, I have no issue saying that this is my favorite Chromebook ever made.

Google Wallet finally fixes a fatal flaw with custom passes

Google Wallet finally fixes a fatal flaw with custom passes – androidpolice.com
Google Wallet isn’t just for contactless payments. The app lets you add all kinds of documents, from boarding passes and passports to loyalty program membership cards. For everything else, Wallet has an option to add, well, “Everything else.” The ability to add custom documents is a useful one to keep things like car insurance account info or your library card on you at all times.


How to add your passport to Google Wallet – androidpolice.com

How to Know if a Carrier Deal is too Good to be True

How to Know if a Carrier Deal is too Good to be True – By Timothy Jacob Hudson How-To Geek
In a perfect world, phone carriers would offer amazing deals that are genuinely fair and beneficial to you. We don’t live in a perfect world. Carriers are always trying to rope you in with a deal that sounds too good to be true—these are the things you should keep in mind about such deals.

Are You Overpaying for Your Phone Plan? Here’s How to Check

Are You Overpaying for Your Phone Plan? Here’s How to Check – By Timothy Jacob Hudson How-To Geek
In this economy, every cent you can save counts, but many of us are overpaying for our phone bills without even realizing it. You could fight for a much better deal if only you knew that you were overpaying in the first place. To find out if you’re getting a fair shake, consider these tips.

Review: Bitwarden Password Manager

Review: Bitwarden Password Manager – By Scott Gilbertson WIRED
A password manager makes creating strong passwords—and remembering them!—easy. Good password managers will generate strong passwords for you, store them in a secure vault and log you into websites, all without you doing anything. There are dozens of cloud-based password managers on the market, but in my testing one consistently rises to the top—Bitwarden.

I Enjoyed This Budget 2-in-1 Laptop More Than the Premium Options

I Enjoyed This Budget 2-in-1 Laptop More Than the Premium Options – By Tim Rattray How-To Geek
The design may look budget, but the quality of the 2-in-1 implementation outdoes more expensive competitors.
There are issues to be aware of with the display, camera, speakers, microphone, and battery life.
The laundry list of issues I have with the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 makes this 2-in-1 laptop sound dreadful. However, given the excellent execution of its tablet mode and an unbeatable price, this may be the best value-for-money device of its kind.

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