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June 9, 2020

It’s important to check your laptop battery’s health – here’s how Is your laptop losing its charge much faster than when it was new? If so, your battery's health could be in serious jeopardy and may need to be replaced. Here are simple ways to check your laptop's battery health. Tap or click here to find out the health of your laptop's battery. →	Security tip: How to set up ExpressVPN There's a new scam, hack or cyberthreat around every corner of the web. What can you do about it? One of the easiest ways to secure your internet data is with ExpressVPN. Click one button on your computer and smartphone, and you're protected. Tap or click for directions on how to start protecting your devices now. →

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