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ChromeOS Is Looking a Lot Like Windows With Its New Virtual Desks

The latest Chrome update also adds a video maker to Google Photos, plus native PDF editing.

Florence Ion

7/27/22 12:00PM

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Your Chromebook Could Start Feeling Like a MacBook, As Long As You Have an Android Phone

Chrome OS M103 lets you swap photos and Wi-Fi credentials between your Chromebook and Android smartphone even faster.

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I Need a Cheap Laptop So My Kid Can Play Minecraft! Which Gadget Should I Buy?

Our reader needs a reliable laptop that can play Minecraft. Here's what I recommend.

Phillip Tracy

6/10/22 5:30PM

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Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go 2 is a Few Flaws Away From Being a Great Budget Laptop

Despite some glaring omissions, the Surface Laptop Go 2 is a good value.

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How To Remap the Keys on Any Laptop

It's possible to improve on your keyboard's defaults.

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Acer's Spin 714 Looks Like the Chromebook to Beat This Year

Among a slew of new Acer devices are a premium Chromebook and a gaming laptop with a 3D screen.

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Google Just Teased a Pixel Tablet, and It Runs Android

After its failed Pixel Slate tablet, Google tries again with Android.

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How to Play PC Games on a Chromebook with Steam

Steam is now available in alpha, allowing you to test PC games on (some) Chromebooks.

Phillip Tracy

5/06/22 9:00AM

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Acer's New $579 Convertible Laptop Is a Big Deal for Chromebook and AMD Fans

This midrange laptop marks the debut of AMD's new Ryzen 5000 C-series CPUs.

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I Need a Cheap, Reliable Chromebook for My Kid! What Gadget Should I Buy?

We help a colleague find the best laptop for their six-year-old son.

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Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go 2 Could Launch in June

The upcoming laptop is expected to pack 11th Gen Intel chips and flaunt a unique new color option.

Phillip Tracy

4/12/22 2:50PM

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Google Jumps on the Bandwagon With iFixit Repair Kits for Pixel Phones

Samsung and Apple are also slowly putting smartphone repairability back in your hands.

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How To Save an Old Laptop by Installing Chrome OS Flex

Google has released software that can turn any old laptop into a like-new Chromebook.

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Google Debuts New Chrome OS Launcher—and It Has Serious Windows Start Menu Vibes

The new launcher should make it easier to find and organize apps.

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Chromebooks Can Finally Play Windows Games on Steam

Google has released the alpha version of Steam on Chrome OS but only for select Chromebooks.

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I Can't Even Look at This Laptop-Carrying Strap Without Getting Stressed Out

I'll stick with my padded sleeve, laptop bag, and peace of mind, thank you very much.

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Google's New Chrome OS Flex Will Rescue Your Old PC or Mac

The successor to CloudReady is now in early access with a full rollout expected in the coming months.

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You Might Soon Be Able to Share Wifi Passwords Between Android Phones and Chromebooks

Google's AirDrop-like file-sharing feature is reportedly getting even more useful.

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This ‘Minimum Viable Computer’ Costs $15—and It Can Run Doom

The tiny computer can run the Linux command line... and that's about it.

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What Is Windows 11 SE and Why Is It a Chromebook Challenger?

Microsoft's big new operating system upgrade has a scaled-down alternative. Here's why.

David Nield

1/28/22 8:30AM

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ChromeOS Is Looking a Lot Like Windows With Its New Virtual Desks

Your Chromebook Could Start Feeling Like a MacBook, As Long As You Have an Android Phone

I Need a Cheap Laptop So My Kid Can Play Minecraft! Which Gadget Should I Buy?

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go 2 is a Few Flaws Away From Being a Great Budget Laptop

How To Remap the Keys on Any Laptop

Acer's Spin 714 Looks Like the Chromebook to Beat This Year

Google Just Teased a Pixel Tablet, and It Runs Android

How to Play PC Games on a Chromebook with Steam

Acer's New $579 Convertible Laptop Is a Big Deal for Chromebook and AMD Fans

I Need a Cheap, Reliable Chromebook for My Kid! What Gadget Should I Buy?

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go 2 Could Launch in June

Google Jumps on the Bandwagon With iFixit Repair Kits for Pixel Phones

How To Save an Old Laptop by Installing Chrome OS Flex

Google Debuts New Chrome OS Launcher—and It Has Serious Windows Start Menu Vibes

Chromebooks Can Finally Play Windows Games on Steam

I Can't Even Look at This Laptop-Carrying Strap Without Getting Stressed Out

Google's New Chrome OS Flex Will Rescue Your Old PC or Mac

You Might Soon Be Able to Share Wifi Passwords Between Android Phones and Chromebooks

This ‘Minimum Viable Computer’ Costs $15—and It Can Run Doom

What Is Windows 11 SE and Why Is It a Chromebook Challenger?