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Google Chrome 100 Trips Up Websites That Can’t Count High Enough

Google on Tuesday released Chrome 100, an iteration of the dominant browser that can trip up websites that weren’t written to handle three-digit version numbers. It’s a problem that, though rare, also affects people using Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge. The problem crops up because developers sometimes try to adapt their websites for particular browser …

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How to mirror an Android device on your TV

Your Android phone’s small screen wasn’t designed for following along with fitness classes online or joining a Zoom call. So instead of squinting to see what’s going on, you can magically cast or mirror your phone’s screen to a nearby TV with just a few taps. You’ll need the proper hardware to get the job done, but it’ll save you from potential neck strain.  …

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Acer Chromebook 514 Review: Everyday Performance, All Day Long

Acer makes a lot of Chromebooks, and they come in a variety of configurations and screen sizes. That’s great for consumers, schools and businesses because there’s something to meet every need, but it can get tricky when shopping for one, especially when Acer keeps the name the same year after year like Chromebook 514.  This older version is still around, but …

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The Latest Android 13 Developer Preview Is Available for Download. Here’s What to Know

Last month Google announced a preview release of Android 13 for developers, and the search giant has released its first update to the developer preview — Android 13 Developer Preview 2. This latest iteration will bring several new color themes, improved privacy and security features, focused notifications, lock and home screen updates and other features. Google plans to release preview versions …

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iOS 15 Lets iPhone and Android Users FaceTime

If you’re on the lookout for an alternative to Zoom or Microsoft Teams, you may want to check out this new FaceTime feature in iOS 15. (Here’s how to download the OS if you haven’t already.) Widely seen as the tech giant’s answer to Zoom video calls, Apple has made it possible for people who have Android phones or Windows …

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Google Chromebooks Getting Steam Store for More Games

The game maker Valve has had a pretty strong start to the year. Its first Steam Deck handheld gaming PC, starting at $399, was met with positive reviews around its launch last month. Now its popular Steam online gaming store is arriving for new devices too — namely, Chromebook laptops powered by Google’s Chrome OS.  Valve Google announced that a …

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Acer Chromebook 317 Review: 17

Chromebook variety has grown over the last several years as these laptops moved from fringe devices into the mainstream. There is one thing that hasn’t changed too much with them, though, and that’s size. Except for the occasional 15-inch Chromebook, manufacturers have stuck with screen sizes of 14 inches or smaller. It wasn’t until last year that the first 17.3-inch …

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How to Print a PDF From Your iPhone in a Few Quick Taps

We use our phones for nearly everything, which means you might need to print documents from your mobile device occasionally. Whether it’s a work-related report or a new recipe, sometimes it’s just easier to read a hard copy rather than a digital file on your phone’s tiny 6-inch screen. Printing from your iPhone is simple, as long as you’re connected …

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Lenovo’s Updated IdeaPad Duet Chromebook Might Be All You Need On the Go

One of Lenovo’s most popular Chromebooks is getting a full update for 2022, as part of the company’s many announcements for Mobile World Congress. The 10-inch IdeaPad Duet Chromebook proved to be a hit when it was released in 2020 because it was small, performed well and it was cheap, at less than $300. This updated version, the IdeaPad Duet 3 …

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Cyberattacks, Ransomware and Scams: Follow This Checklist to Boost Your Privacy

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine escalates, the risk of global cyberattacks intensifies. The FBI has recently warned private industry and US infrastructure leaders about the threat of ransomware and other online security attacks arising from the military conflict, per CNN. There’s no similar warning for individual citizens, but the heightened global risk marks an opportune time to evaluate and upgrade …

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