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Turn Your Old laptop Into A Free Chromebook

  Turn your old laptop into a free Chromebook: how to install ChromeOS Flex Our experts reveal how you can transform a deteriorating, annoying laptop into a secure, speedy machine You can use an aging laptop until it's completely exhausted, but by that point, it's likely to no longer be receiving security updates and therefore it's vulnerable to viruses. If you want to give your laptop a new purpose, we suggest turning it into a Chromebook. ChromeOS Flex is a free operating system based on the Google Chrome web browser, and it could be well suited if you simply need a laptop for basic tasks.  Keep scrolling for details on how to transform your dated laptop into a capable Chromebook. Alternatively, if it's time to retire the device for good, perform a factory reset and hand in your laptop to a recycling centre. What is ChromeOS Flex and why should I try it? ChromeOS Flex is a free operating system that can be installed on many older computers, including some Macs (such a

What To Do If Your Laptop Gets Stolen

  What to do if your laptop gets stolen Make security a priority to help avoid a data-breach disaster if your laptop is stolen NT Natalie Turner Laptops are an essential - and expensive - addition to modern life. Whether you own one for work or personal use, they hold a lot of precious information about you.  So it can be frustrating and potentially dangerous if your laptop falls into the wrong hands. You run the risk of it being sold  and even harder to find, an d your personal data could be breached. It's important to keep your laptop protected in case anything goes awry. Keep reading for our top tips on securing your laptop, plus find out what to do if it does get stolen. 9 things you need to do right now to protect your laptop If your laptop is stolen, the best offence is truly a good defence. Keeping your laptop's security tight and up to date, running regular backups, and ensuring tracking are enabled can help protect your data if your device goes missing. Take time to ru