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Before you buy a Chromebook, check the expiration date

 wsj 5 min read Nicole Nguyen 12 Mar 2022, 12:22 PM IST

Look up the Auto Update Expiration date on Chrome OS devices you’re shopping for—or already own—to avoid security risks

Chromebooks—the Google-powered laptops from popular PC brands which gained popularity during the pandemic, when lockdowns created unprecedented demand for computers at home—can lose critical functionalityPremium
Chromebooks—the Google-powered laptops from popular PC brands which gained popularity during the pandemic, when lockdowns created unprecedented demand for computers at home—can lose critical functionality

Like food and medication, our gadgets are only good for so long. Unfortunately, in the ever-expanding universe of online retail, many devices are sold past their “best by" dates.

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