Isn't it annoying when you're in the middle of writing an urgent report for class and your outdated laptop just freezes on you? If this happens more often than you'd like, then it's likely already due ...

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Take these preemptive steps to protect your data and make your laptop more recoverable in case it's ever lost or stolen.

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Whether you work in an office full of people, or you have roommates, or you just don’t want anyone snooping on your computer, it’s a good idea to always lock your PC when you aren’t using it. Now, ...