Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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A Chromebook might be less vulnerable to hacks than other computers, but you still need to protect your privacy and data from snoops. These are the best VPNs I've tested that work with ChromeOS. I’ve ...