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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, February 20, 2022.
Topics covered in this issue…
• Easily convert a Mac or Windows PC into a Chromebook
• Always do this before buying any used iPhone
• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous gift card scam
• How to automatically save 3 cents per gallon every time you buy gas at Walmart
• Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today’s Quick Tip….
Easily 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.
Google now offers Chrome OS Flex, a variation of their 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, to convert 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…
• Always do this before buying any used iPhone
This post discusses several things you need to check before agreeing to purchase a used iPhone.
• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous gift card scam
A dangerous recurring gift card scam is making the rounds again. This post explains what to look for and how to avoid getting taken in by it.
• 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.
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New Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker (#ad)
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
How to automatically save 3 cents per gallon every time you buy gas at Walmart
Did you know there’s a very simple way to save 3 cents off every gallon of gas you buy at Walmart or Sams? This post has the details.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Google moves to make Android apps more private
• Influencers beware: Promoting the wrong crypto could mean facing a class-action lawsuit
• Facebook is rebranding everything but faces the same old problems
• Snapchat will let users share their real-time location with friends
• The secret behind Amazon Echo’s alert sounds
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