Windows 11's Big Update, Chrome OS for PCs, & Throw Away Your Router

Did You Know?: The cast of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise were trained by none other than the late and great Bob Anderson, an iconic Hollywood fight choreographer who was the sword master on dozens of films like the original Star Wars films, The Princess Bride, Highlander, The Lord of the Rings, and more. [Read in Browser]( [How-To Geek]() February 16, 2022 Did You Know? The cast of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise were trained by none other than the late and great Bob Anderson, an iconic Hollywood fight choreographer who was the sword master on dozens of films like the original Star Wars films, The Princess Bride, Highlander, The Lord of the Rings, and more. [It’s Time to Throw Away Your Old Router]( [It’s Time to Throw Away Your Old Router]( Time marches on, and router technology does too. Due to obsolete Wi-Fi security standards and unpatched vulnerabilities, it’s time to recycle your old router and get a new one. Along the way, you’ll likely get a speed boost. 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