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HP Chromebook x360 drops to $349

One of the best deals of the year is back as the HP Chromebook x360 drops to $349 – By Robby Payne chromeunboxed.com

Though we’re all finished with the Back to School deals blitz from a month ago, Best Buy hasn’t taken its foot off the pedal when it comes to Chromebook deals. As we near what we expect to be a push for the upcoming ‘Chromebook Plus’ releases, it seems manufacturers are ready to get pretty aggressive with last year’s models, and that means excellent Chromebooks are becoming available for ridiculous prices on a fairly regular basis.

Update Your Browsers Right Now

Update Your Browsers Right Now – By Jake Peterson Lifehacker

Browsing the internet is currently putting you at risk of being hacked. That’s not just because the internet is a risky place: A new security vulnerability has been discovered that allows bad actors entry into your computer, potentially allowing them to install malware, steal data, and even take over your machine.

Your comprehensive guide to ChromeOS shelf customization

Your comprehensive guide to ChromeOS shelf customization – By Emily Peters chromeready.com
Today, I am particularly excited to share with you my journey and expertise in customizing the ChromeOS shelf. Now, you might wonder why this topic has got me so exhilarated. The reason is simple – by tuning the shelf to suit your personal tastes, not only can you enhance your productivity, but you can also add a dash of your personality to your workspace.

A great deal gets even better on the 2023 HP Chromebook x360 14c

A great deal gets even better on the 2023 HP Chromebook x360 14c – By Robby Payne chromeunboxed.com

Chromebooks deals just keep coming, and the latest one is on the device that is currently under my fingertips right now: the HP Chromebook x360 14c. About one month ago, we saw this new device drop to a fairly-tempting $499, but now it is on sale for an even more appealing price of $479! That’s a whopping $220 off MSRP, taking this Chromebook from a solid purchase to a no-brainer decision.

How can you use password managers to improve your security?

How can you use password managers to improve your security? – by LinkedIn
Password managers are software tools that help you create and manage your passwords for websites and services. They usually have a browser extension or a mobile app that allows you to access your passwords from any device. Password managers encrypt your passwords with a master password that only you know. This way, you don’t have to remember or type in your passwords whenever you log in to a site. You need to remember and protect your master password.

 

4 Simple Ways to Restart a Chromebook

4 Simple Ways to Restart a Chromebook – by Utkarsh Joshi gadgetbridge.com
Can’t find the restart option on your Chromebook’s OS? Check out these methods.

While the Chrome OS is pretty nifty, it lacks the option to restart the device. So, in this article, we bring you the top 4 ways to restart your Chromebook. <— Copyright (C) ‘Gadget Bridge’ Read full article at… https://www.gadgetbridge.com/how-to/4-simple-ways-to-restart-a-chromebook/?utm_source=pocket_saves

A new Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i shows up on sale with some nice enhancements

A new Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i shows up on sale with some nice enhancements – By Robby Payne chromeunboxed.com

In completely unrelated business, I was on Lenovo’s website to research a few things with their “Pick up at Best Buy” options and as I was perusing their Chromebook selection, I saw one I’ve not yet come across that – had I not been paying attention – I would have likely missed.

How to track stock prices in Google Sheets

How to track stock prices in Google Sheets – By Parth Shah Android Police
Google Sheets has handy tips and tricks to get you through a productive day. Among its noteworthy features, the GOOGLEFINANCE function is worth checking out to track your preferred stock prices in real time. Instead of adding stock prices from the web, run the Google Finance function and complete the task in no time.

Is Google Drive secure in 2023?

Is Google Drive secure in 2023? – By Daniel Allen Android Police
Google Drive, Google’s cloud storage service, is one of the most underappreciated offerings in the Google library. It offers freemium cloud storage and integrates seamlessly with the Google Docs office suite and the Android operating system. Drive has over one billion users and hosts trillions of files (some are likely yours), but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safe. Just because everyone else uses it, does that mean it’s a secure file storage option to use with your new Chromebook?

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