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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 …

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LastPass says no passwords compromised in latest security scare

A security scare cropped up late Tuesday for LastPass users when some reported receiving emails from LastPass, alerting them that LastPass had blocked unauthorized attempts to access their accounts. As first reported by AppleInsider, some LastPass members said they were notified of multiple attempted logins, using correct master passwords from various locations. LastPass confirmed the email alerts were related to …

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Fill your Mac desktop with emoji instead of regular folder icons

The folders that live on your Mac desktop help to hide your clutter, but as you continue to add new folders, your screen might suddenly be filled with an ocean of blue. It’s a bit of a boring look, but luckily you can customize these folders (and any other files on your desktop) by replacing them with emoji. Yeah, emoji …

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Roku Express 4K Plus drops to $24, a new all

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. This season, the battle for “best Roku value” has been seesawing between the Roku Express 4K Plus and the Roku Streaming Stick 4K, both of which typically hover around $30. Both are 2021 models that offer full 4K streaming, as well as remotes that can control the …

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7 ways to spend that $25 gift card

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Some people may look down on gift cards as kind of a cop-out when it comes to presents, but I have always been thrilled to get one for Christmas or birthdays. It’s like free money that I don’t have to feel guilty about not putting …

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Best MacOS Monterey features: AirPlay to Macs, FaceTime with anyone, group Safari tabs and more

Apple’s latest Mac operating system, MacOS Monterey, is full of new features that streamline the way your Mac works and let you work seamlessly across all your Apple devices. You can download MacOS Monterey now to test out some of its best features (like using FaceTime on Android and grouping tabs in Safari), so long as your Mac is compatible.  Some …

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Connecting your laptop to a TV is easier than you think

If you’re getting bored or annoyed with your laptop’s tiny screen, maybe you should try using your big TV as a monitor instead in the new year. It’s great being able to sit back on your sofa and surf the web, play PC games or stream video from apps not available on your TV. Or maybe you just want a …

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Movano Ring health tracker to debut at CES 2022, with plans to compete on price

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The Movano Ring will be making its debut at CES 2022 as the first product from health tech company Movano, with its Monday announcement touting its plan to be one of the “most affordable health devices.” The Movano Ring clearly has …

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Third

According to a Weibo post discovered by Android Authority, Motorola is silently working on a third-generation Razr foldable phone. Chen Jin, general manager of Lenovo’s mobile business group in China, hinted on the Chinese microblogging site that the company is working on developing a new and improved iteration of the iconic phone. Though the original post is in Chinese, a …

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21 browser extensions and apps that’ll save you money this holiday season

Editor’s note, Jan. 31, 2022: Since this article was last significantly updated, PriceBlink and Invisible Hand have been acquired by CNET’s parent company, Red Ventures. The dust and pixels from Black Friday and Cyber Monday have settled (though many of the best deals are still good). And we’re now in the thick of the holiday shopping season. Is your wallet …

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