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A Chromebook is an excellent device for specific tasks, like banking. These handy machines run on Google's Chrome operating system and are more secure than a standard laptop. The problem is they have a limited lifespan. Here's when your Chromebook will stop receiving automatic system and security updates.

A new add-on from Chess.com turns your iPhone app into a mobile chessboard. Here’s how it works:

• Download the free Chess for iMessage app. 
• Open Messages and start or reopen a conversation with the person you want to challenge. 
• Scroll through app add-ons until you see a green pawn piece. 
• Click it and a chessboard will pop up.
• Choose your opening move and get ready for a battle of wits. 

🎮 If your friends are busy (or you’re an Android person), try one of these free browser games.

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You shouldn't skimp on your bedding. Heavy sheets can make you wake up from overheating, while thin sheets can make you shiver. Upgrade your sleep game with these luxury sheets.

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Losing everything on your devices is heartbreaking. Think about all you would miss.

Don’t leave it to chance! Take the time to back them up the right way. My pick is IDrive. It’s safe, fast and easy. You can back up all your devices — iPhone, Android, Mac, PC — to one account and access your stuff from anywhere.

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Are you renting a car any time soon? There are two big mistakes that could cost you: Falling for a scam and leaving your data open to anyone who knows where to look. In this tech tip, I've got surefire strategies to avoid both.

Some app developers count on people not knowing what their phone is capable of all on its own, without any third-party downloads. Scanning a QR code is one of those things. You don't need to download a thing. Here's how to get the job done using your phone's camera.

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People have been using greenscreen technology for a long time. Meteorologists use it to explain the weather, movie directors use it to create incredible scenes, and online influencers use it to make fun videos. But now that artificial intelligence is becoming more advanced, some wonder if greenscreens will become obsolete.