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Acer Chromebook Spin 513, Chromebook 314 and 315 are small, medium and large Chromebooks for work and school

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Acer makes a lot of Chromebooks from small but tough 11.6-inch models designed for schools to the first 17-inch Chromebook that’s just right as a desktop replacement for families. During CES 2022, Acer announced three more …

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Save up to 77% on phone cases and accessories at Amazon

There’s maybe no bigger nuisance than a broken phone. For one, they can be extremely pricey to replace, not to mention the hassle of having to transfer all your data over to a new device, and then learning a new user interface. With so much on the line, it’s more than worth it to invest in a proper phone case …

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Samsung invests in blockchain reforestation, promises 2 million trees planted by April

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung said Monday it’s looking to new technology to help power its latest sustainability project, planting 2 million mangrove trees in Madagascar over the next three months. The tech giant said it will partner with a company called Veritree, which will …

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Samsung gaming hub adds Google Stadia, Nvidia GeForce Now to TVs at CES 2022

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The most popular way to game on a nice TV is with a dedicated console like a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, but cloud gaming services — which stream playable games over the internet, no console required — are getting …

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Best Buy’s New Year’s sale offers deals on a ton of tech

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. New year, new you, new tech. Now that the holiday shopping season has officially wrapped up, it’s time to treat yourself to anything left on your wish list. Best Buy is ringing in 2022 with a bunch of great offers on top tech across the …

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Samsung Neo QLED TVs promise prettier pictures, better gaming at CES 2022

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung has long made the most popular TVs in the world, and while the company dabbles in unique models like The Frame art TV and massive, expensive Micro-LED TVs, its bread and butter is basic QLED models. At CES 2022, the …

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How to easily use your iPhone or Android as a webcam

Though coronavirus vaccines are still rolling out, the spread of the delta and omicron variants means it may still be a while before we all return to our offices and social gatherings in the same way we used to. That means you’re probably still spending a lot of time talking with colleagues, family and friends through video-chat and conferencing apps such as Zoom, Microsoft …

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This privacy

No one wants to leak their private information as they browse the web. Chrome, Safari, Firefox and other popular browsers can help keep your data away from prying eyes. The caveat, however, is that securing those browsers means setting up a few security-minded extensions or tweaking privacy settings in preferences. There is one browser — with its own privacy-focused search …

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5 ways to make your Chromebook more secure

Right out of the box, Chromebooks have multiple layers of protection to keep your files and personal information safe and prevent malware and viruses from infecting them. From running individual websites and apps in sandboxes to contain threats to automatically encrypting important files on the Chromebook, you always have built-in defenses — no extra apps or subscription fees necessary.  That said, you …

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When is Android 12 coming to your phone? Everything we know

Android 12 debuted in late 2021, but there are many other phones currently running Android 11 that are still looking forward to Google’s latest operating system. Google’s Pixel phones were first to the Android 12 party, getting a big overhaul to its visual design and helpful features like improved privacy. Following its arrival to Google’s Pixel 3 line, Pixel 4 line, Pixel 5 and …

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