Your computer has a virus. You must purchase this software now or your computer will crash. Better yet, has your car warranty expired? Scams are annoying, they waste your time and they could fool you into passing over a lot of information and money. Your best defense is knowing what to look for. That's where we come in.

Is your computer up to date? Are you sure? Today’s tip is a basic one, but you can’t skip it. There’s a good chance you shut off automatic updates one day, so I’ll help you out.

On a PC running Windows 10:

• Tap the Start button (the Windows key), then select Settings.
• Choose Update & Security, then Windows Update.
• On the next page, you’ll see if your machine is up to date. Hit the Check for updates button to be sure.

On a Mac:

• Choose the Apple menu, then go to System Preferences.
• Click Software Update. If any updates are available, click the Update Now button. 
• Return to the Apple menu, click App Store and choose Updates.
• Click Update next to an app to update only that app, or click Update All.

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Each year, workers lose actual weeks of time due to slow hardware and software. One of the biggest offenders in slowing us down? Outdated computers. If you're in need of an upgrade, we suggest the Dell OptiPlex. It's the machine we use here at the Komando Studios. Even better, this powerful PC is on sale right now.

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This year is looking up. If part of your growth strategy is adding new team members to your business, LinkedIn Jobs can help you find the right person quickly. To make things better, your first job post is free.  Getting started is easier than ever, with new features to help you find qualified candidates. 

Post a job with targeted screening questions, and LinkedIn will quickly get your role in front of more qualified candidates. Manage job posts and contact candidates in one spot — even from your mobile phone. 

This many years after the introduction of the iPad, you might have an old one lying around. The Apple tablet has improved a lot over the years, but that doesn't mean old models are only good for collecting dust. Create your own eReader, turn it into a nice big remote, use it as a digital frame, and much more.

Where do you find contractors for those home repairs you need? There are some shady apps and sites out there that could lead you down the wrong path. That's why we're going to detail three huge mistakes people make when looking to hire a specialist and show you the right way to get the job done.

Get Apple tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your Mac. Handy!

Have you seen the latest Boston Dynamics robot? “Stretch” has one goal: Moving boxes. He’s got a square base on wheels, lots of sensors and a huge robotic arm that can grab boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. See him in action.

Did you know it took chess around 600 years to evolve from a game into a sport? Its popularity ebbed and flowed over the centuries, but last year it skyrocketed to the top of the scoreboard. It's all thanks to the Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit.”  ♛

A few weeks after the show premiered, Chess.com saw a 160% increase in players compared to the year before. By the end of November 2020, the website had almost 3 million daily active players. ♘

Maybe you're similarly inspired, but you're having trouble learning by yourself. Have no fear: An AI teacher is here! Tap or click here to find out how a built-in chess instructor can boost your skills in a snap. With enough practice, you could become chess royalty! ♟️