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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to convert a Mac or Windows PC into a Chromebook
• 4 things to try when a website won’t load in your browser
• This is my #1 tip for taking great photos
• Video: Gorgeous autumn nature scenes from around the world
• January’s Tech Tips Giveaway – Win this ViewSonic VX3276-4K-MHD 32 Inch 4K UHD Monitor
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
We have a winner for February…
Congratulations to Alan S. from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada for winning the Beelink Mini PC in February’s Tech Tips Giveaway.
March’s winner will receive an HP Pavilion 17.3″ HD+ Laptop (click for details).
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to convert a Mac or Windows PC into a Chromebook
For many years I’ve been recommending Linux as a tool for breathing new life into older computer gear, and I still recommend it today.
However, there’s now another great option for speeding up older hardware and making it secure once again.
Chrome OS Flex is a variation of Google’s Chrome-based operating system that powers the growing family of increasingly popular Chromebooks.
In a nutshell, Chrome OS Flex makes it easy to convert most any macOS or Windows-based computer into a Chrome OS based machine. In other words, it essentially converts it into a “Chromebook”.
But don’t let the description “Chromebook” fool you into thinking this is just for laptops. Chrome OS Flex works on desktop computers as well.
If you’d like to give it a try, simply click the “Chrome OS Flex” link above, then click the Try Chrome OS Flex button.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• 4 things to try when a website won’t load in your browser
End the frustration.
• This is my #1 tip for taking great photos
And it’s easy to do.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
Rick’s Daily Pick…
Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
This awesome wireless rechargeable keyboard connects to your Mac, iPad or iPhone via Bluetooth.
This keyboard really comes in handy if you have trouble using the tiny on-onscreen keyboard on your phone or tablet. It makes an awesome replacement keyboard for your Mac as well.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: Gorgeous autumn nature scenes from around the world
Simply amazing scenery.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Microsoft ditching Windows 11 Subsystem for Android after a messy rollout
• Google Moves to filter out more spam, AI-generated content from search
• American Express cards exposed in third-party data breach
• Researchers reveal DVD-like disc that stores up to 200 terabytes
• iOS 17.4 includes 4 important security fixes, 2 were exploited
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