Chrome OS

The Lenovo Chromebook C330’s battery is a champion

Need a Chromebook that will go all day with you? Lenovo has your back with the affordably-priced, long-lasting Lenovo Chromebook C330.

Sounds great!

Save your Chromebook from terrible sound with an amazing speaker set

Jerry Hildenbrand 3 months ago

Laptop speakers suck. Here are a few easy ways to go from 'aww' to 'aww yeah' when listening to your Chromebook.

Life’s too short for boring

Make your Chromebook your own with a Chrome theme

Ara Wagoner 3 months ago

Your Chromebook doesn’t really have system themes like Windows or home screens like Android, but your Chromebook doesn’t have to look like every one. Get yourself a theme!

Flipping awesome

ASUS has another winner on its hands with the Chromebook Flip C434

Ara Wagoner 3 months ago 2

Premium Chromebooks is still a small market, but its getting more and more competitive with ASUS's latest entry to the Chromebook Flip line, the portable powerhouse Chromebook Flip C434.

buyers guide

The best sleeves for the Google Pixelbook

Joe Maring 3 months ago

Need a great case or sleeve for your Google Pixelbook? We can help.

Key features

How to unlock your Chromebook using your Android phone with Smart Lock

Ara Wagoner 3 months ago

Google's Smart Lock feature is smarter than you may think — it also works across devices and will unlock your Chromebook.

Tappity tap tap CLICK

A guide to finding your new favorite Chromebook keyboard!

Ara Wagoner 3 months ago

Whether you need it for an expensive Pixel Slate or a much cheaper Chromebit, you can get a great keyboard for Chrome OS devices of every style and connection type.

Time to go chrome

The only inexpensive laptop you should buy is a Chromebook

Ara Wagoner 3 months ago 16

If you’re going to spend $350 or less on a laptop, then in the name of sanity, security, and stability, skip the stripped-down Windows laptops and get yourself a Chromebook.

Let there be wallpapers!

Make your Chromebook feel like home with a new wallpaper

Ara Wagoner 3 months ago

Chromebooks don't allow you to clutter up your desktop with tons of documents and apps — that's what Downloads and the app drawer are for, after all — so your wallpaper is on full display. Let's make it a good wallpaper, okay?

Channel surfing

Helpful how to change your software channel on Chrome OS

Ara Wagoner 3 months ago

Chrome OS has stable, beta and developer channels. Here's what they mean and how to switch between them.

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Will somebody make me a Chromebook with a 'real' graphics card?

Jerry Hildenbrand 3 months ago 19

The only thing missing for a true power-user Chromebook is a discrete GPU.

Random Access Memories

How much RAM does my Chromebook need?

Jerry Hildenbrand and Ara Wagoner 3 months ago

As much RAM as you can afford is always true, but take a read and see how much is enough.

Stylish and powerful

HP launches the stylish new Chromebook 15 starting at $449

Jason England 4 months ago 1

The new HP Chromebook 15 is a new stylish and powerful Chromebook joining HP's premium lineup.

My white knight

Two months in, I’m still madly in love with the Lenovo C330 Chromebook

Ara Wagoner 4 months ago 11

My favorite Chromebook is one that everyone can afford and everyone can use wherever they need a Chromebook. It lasts all day and hits well above its price tag. Meet my C330 and see why you should get one, too.

master your machine

The top tricks and tips for your Chromebook

Jerry Hildenbrand 4 months ago

Every Chromebook is a powerful tool that's just waiting to be used to its full potential, and once you know a few tricks you'll feel like you're getting even more value out of your inexpensive computer.

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