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Google Accused of Shortening Lifespan of Chromebooks | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | April 25, 2023

While Google’s Chromebooks are cheap and decent for running web applications, the tech giant is coming under fire as a new report claims Google sets these devices up to fail prematurely.

LinkedIn Launches a Verification Badge | How to Get Verified | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | April 18, 2023

While it seems like every social media platform has its own verification badge, here’s why LinkedIn’s new, free badge actually makes sense from a security perspective.

Google Drive File Limit Implemented, Then Removed | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | April 10, 2023

When Google Drive set a cap on the number of files you could upload, many people quickly found themselves stuck. Here’s why Google set and then quickly removed its file storage limit.

New Microsoft Teams Announced with Performance & UI Upgrades | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | April 3, 2023

While apps, like Slack and Zoom, are great for collaboration, running them continuously can bog your system down. Here’s how the new Microsoft Teams app can improve your PC performance.

Sync iPhone Messages & Notifications to Windows 11 with Phone Link | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | March 27, 2023

Find yourself constantly glancing between your phone and computer? Microsoft’s new Phone Link app gives iPhone owners the ability to send texts, make calls, and view notifications from their PC.

Microsoft Edge Now Has a Bing AI Chatbot Sidebar | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | March 21, 2023

By this point, we’ve all heard of ChatGPT. But now, Microsoft is integrating the AI into its Edge Browser via a new Bing sidebar.

Why Were There More Cyber Threats In 2022 Than Ever Before? | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | March 15, 2023

It seems like a new company is announcing a security breach each week. And while the cause of these incidents may vary, one thing is certain: cyber threats are on the rise.

LastPass Finds Engineer’s Home PC the Cause of Recent Breach | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | March 7, 2023

New details have emerged regarding LastPass’ recent data breaches. Here’s how hackers were able to access one of the most secure platforms on the web.

NSA’s Guide to Secure Your Home Network | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | March 1, 2023

When you’re working remotely, the responsibility of protecting your network falls on your shoulders. Fortunately, the NSA has a few new steps to greatly boost your home network’s security.