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Chromebooks
Chromebooks
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How to install Linux on your Chromebook
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These are the best Chromebooks to buy for you and your family
AT LAST
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is the Chrome OS tablet we deserve
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The top 3 ways Windows 10X is similar to Chrome OS (and how it's different)
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Get an extra monitor
Get all the screen real-estate you can with these external monitors
Chrome OS
Fixes all round
Chrome OS 83 debuts with improvements to Assistant, Virtual Desks and more
Remember this
How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook
Long-lasting support
Google plans to separate Chrome and Chrome OS updates
Print all the things
Printing from a Chromebook just got easier
The PWA Future approaches
Google begins replacing Android apps with Progressive Web Apps on Chrome OS
Chromeboxes
Best. Box. Ever.
It's easy to get work done or relax with one of these Chromeboxes
MOAR STORAGE
Make sure you have plenty of storage to go with your Chromebox
At the desk
Is it a good time to buy a Chromebox?
Little box, lotsa power
Should you buy the ASUS Chromebox 3?
Head to head
Should you get this ASUS or Acer Chromebox?
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How to install Linux on your Chromebook
Adding "real" Linux applications to your Chromebook is a lot simpler than you think it is. We'll show you how.
Fixes all round
Chrome OS 83 debuts with improvements to Assistant, Virtual Desks and more
Google has rolled out Chrome OS 83 to supported Chromebooks. While not a large update, the new version touches up areas from the ever-present Google Assistant to even the newly-introduced Virtual Desks feature.
buyers guide
These are the best Chromebooks to buy for you and your family
Android Central's top-ranking Chromebook reviews ranked.
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The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is the Chrome OS tablet we deserve
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With everything you need in the box, a battery that won’t quit, and the tablet mode experience finally where we need it, Duet has broken the curse and given us a proper Chrome tablet.
light computing
The top 3 ways Windows 10X is similar to Chrome OS (and how it's different)
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Windows 10X and Chrome OS look very similar in a lot of ways, and that's because they are. That said, there are some differences you should know about.
Best. Box. Ever.
It's easy to get work done or relax with one of these Chromeboxes
Chromeboxes are great for basic tasks or daily work, and while there are different options to choose from, there's a lot to consider. For one, you'll likely want to find one that allows for you to upgrade the hardware later, and for that, the ASUS Chromebox 3 is perfect.
Chrome O (ye)S
Chromebooks are far more capable than you probably give them credit for
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I've heard just about every naysayer's argument about why a Chromebook isn't a real computer for people who need to get things done. For a long time I also believed that argument, but not anymore. I don't care if Chromebooks can't do 100% of what traditional PCs can because I never need all of that functionality, and I'm betting most of you probably don't either.
Get an extra monitor
Get all the screen real-estate you can with these external monitors
Because sometimes you just want to go big; plug into one of these monitors for that desktop feeling. Chromebooks don't always have the biggest displays and that's when you'll want to plug it into another monitor so you can stretch your legs and get some work done. Or maybe you just want a bigger screen to watch YouTube or Netflix, and these monitors will all do the trick.
Ready to dock
The best docking station for a Chromebook is the Uni USB-C Hub
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Docking stations are something that you'll take for granted in a home office setup, unless you have a Chromebook. Then, having a good docking station isn't as simple as buying a big box with all the ports, it's about getting a small box with the right ports.
Shall we duet?
Lenovo Chromebook Duet hands-on: This might be the one
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Four months after we first saw the Lenovo Chromebook Duet at CES, the most promising Chromebook tablet is now available for purchase. I've spent the weekend on this little beauty, and here's how it shakes out in real life.
Swing and a miss
Even with a shift in focus, Windows 10X still won't beat Chrome OS
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Microsoft is abandoning dual-display devices for now and is going to focus on Chromebook clones with Windows 10X. Because it turned out so well the last couple of times ...
Time to go chrome
Why Chromebooks have become the perfect work from home laptop
Chromebooks are what I've worked on full-time for years, and more and more seem to be joining our ranks these days. Chromebooks have become the unsung hero of families that need to learn and work from home on a budget, but there's more to why they've been so popular the last three months.
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How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook
There are a lot of ways to take a screenshot on your Chromebook. Here’s what you need to know!
Have your thin cake and eat it, too
HP unveils powerful new new Enterprise Chromebooks with lockjaw USB-A ports
HP's newest Chromebooks are impressive in several ways, but the most exciting is the HP seems to have found a way to have its super-slim profile while still offering USB-A ports thanks to an expanding "lockjaw" design reminiscent of those bump-out Ethernet ports we see on some laptops and USB-C hubs.
Repair that connection
If the Wi-Fi on your Chromebook isn't up to par, try these tips
Chromebooks are great because they enable us to work or entertain ourselves from practically anywhere. That's why it's so frustrating when things like Wi-Fi don't work as intended. We'll show you some easy tips and tricks you can try to get your Wi-Fi firing on all cylinders again on your Chromebook.
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The best Chrome extensions to protect your online privacy and security
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Your privacy is important! Google collects enough information so locking down Chrome so every other company can't do the same is a good idea. These extensions will help.
Channel surfing
Need to switch channels on your Chromebook? Here's how.
Chrome OS has stable, beta and developer channels. Here's what they mean and how to switch between them.
Life’s too short for boring
Make your Chromebook your own with a Chrome theme
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!
Long-lasting support
Google plans to separate Chrome and Chrome OS updates
When a Chromebook reaches its end-of-life, that often means no new updates for the operating system or the browser. Google wants to fix half of that equation.
Don't believe in magic 🧙♂️
Don't buy the new iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard — buy this combo instead
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That fruit company has made a lot of noise this spring with the launch of some exciting new products, like a revised iPad Pro and a new Magic Keyboard with a trackpad. As awesome as those devices may be, they're out of reach for a lot of folks, and frankly, I think your money would go a lot further to a similar effect on another option like a detachable Chromebook or Android tablet. Now, just hear me out.