Chrome OS

Best budget laptop

Acer Chromebook 11 (2018) review: Simple, dependable, and affordable

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 5

The Acer Chromebook 11 is a throwback to what made Chromebooks great in the first place — except it's beautiful.

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Inline installation of Chrome extensions coming to an end

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago

Extensions will soon require a visit to the actual Chrome Web Store listing to start the install process so that users know what they will be getting.

Security at your fingertips

You can use the Pixelbook's power button as a two-factor authentication key

Joe Maring 1 year ago 2

Two-factor authentication is critical to keeping your online presence safe, and the Pixelbook's power button can double as a U2F key for helping you with just that.

Everything's coming together

Chrome OS to soon offer 'integration' with Android Messages

Joe Maring 1 year ago 11

We've been hearing about Android Messages and Chrome OS tie-ins since October, but a new commit in the Chromium Gerrit suggests something may happen with this very soon.

wants and needs

Chromebook vs Laptop in 2018: Can it replace your Windows computer?

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 38

Chromebooks are better and more productive than ever, but can one replace your current laptop?

Always connected

Future Chromebooks may come with eSIMs and Project Fi support

Joe Maring 1 year ago 1

New code in the Chromium Gerrit hints at future Chromebooks coming equipped with eSIMs and support for use on Project Fi.

The list

Samsung Chromebook Plus can now run Linux apps

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago

Android and Linux apps on your Chromebook is awesome. See where your Chromebook is on the list.

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Chrome OS's emoji shortcut now available in the Developer Channel

Joe Maring 1 year ago

Adding emojis in Chrome OS is a pain in the butt, but a new shortcut with the latest version of Chrome finally addresses this.

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What to look for in a used Chromebook

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 4

Even purchased new, Chromebooks aren't that expensive, but getting one second-hand can save some money and let you opt for a higher tier product.

Deals

Treat yourself to Google's Pixelbook for just $749 for a limited time

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 38

It's the lowest price we've ever seen for the coolest Chromebook we've ever seen — don't miss out!

Instabuy

Best Buy now shipping and offering in-store pickup for HP Chromebook X2

Joe Maring 1 year ago 32

Although it wasn't supposed to launch until June 10, some customers are already getting the HP Chromebook X2 from Best Buy.

Everything but the high price

The Acer Chromebook 13 Spin could be the Pixelbook for the masses

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 36

Acer has been making Chromebooks for a long time. The company is really good at it. But 2018 is proving to be when Acer turns a corner and aims to be the name you look to when you want anything that runs Google's Chrome OS. And after seeing the company's latest, I think they may very well succeed. The Chromebook 13 Spin is the Chromebook most Pixelbook buyers should purchase. In...

Doing it all

Lenovo 500e Chromebook review: A true winner

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 17

Lenovo's 500e is not only one of the company's best Chromebooks ever, it's one of the best Chromebooks you can buy in 2018.

Not even close

Chromebook vs. iPad: Closer than ever to being actual computers

Russell Holly 1 year ago 22

With Android apps on Chrome OS and tablet hardware profiles coming to Chromebooks, is Google's platform really ready to take on the iPad?

Buyer's guide

Best Chromebooks for Graduates in 2019

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago

If your graduate is headed on to college or the workforce and in need of a laptop, then a Chromebook is a wonderful option, and these are the most wonderful Chromebook options you can buy.