You may have seen a few days ago that Google officially partnered with refurbished electronics leader Back Market to release a physical ChromeOS Flex USB Kit. Priced at just $3, this reusable drive came ready to go with Google's fast, secure operating system, completely eliminating the need to go … [Read more...] about Google and Back Market’s new $3 ChromeOS Flex USB kit sells out instantly
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Why HP’s new PC-in-a-keyboard would be a perfect fit for ChromeOS
At CES 2026, HP unveiled a device that feels like a modern tribute to the early days of home computing: the Eliteboard G1a. It is a fully functional desktop computer - complete with a processor, cooling system, and internal storage - entirely housed within a compact keyboard. While HP is currently … [Read more...] about Why HP’s new PC-in-a-keyboard would be a perfect fit for ChromeOS
Remote Deploying ChromeOS Flex From 4,000 Miles Away [VIDEO]
For years, ChromeOS Flex has been a fantastic way to breathe new life into aging hardware. Whether it's an old Windows laptop gathering dust or a fleet of devices in a classroom, ChromeOS Flex offers a lightweight, secure, and easy-to-manage alternative. But traditionally, installing it has always … [Read more...] about Remote Deploying ChromeOS Flex From 4,000 Miles Away [VIDEO]
Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
There's been a lot of talk, rumor, excitement and trepidation going around about Android replacing Chrome OS on Chromebooks. On one side, you have Google telling us just a bit about the changes under the hood in an announcement that was purposefully meant to sound benign. On the other, you have wild … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
All Chromebook and ChromeOS Flex users get Gemini Advanced free for 3 months
This fall has been great for Chromebooks and ChromeOS in general. We've had new hardware arrive and tons of great updates to the OS in the past two versions. Sure, the arrival of ChromeOS 130 and a lot of the great goodies promised at the last Chromebook Showcase took a bit of time to arrive, but … [Read more...] about All Chromebook and ChromeOS Flex users get Gemini Advanced free for 3 months
Chrome Summit 2024 made me hopeful for a higher-spec Galaxy Chromebook Plus
There's no denying it: the energy and vibe at Chrome Summit 2024 was palpable. We covered a lot about what we saw there this week in another post and video, but I am still finding myself very excited by the momentum currently found in the enterprise sector with ChromeOS, ChromeOS Flex, and … [Read more...] about Chrome Summit 2024 made me hopeful for a higher-spec Galaxy Chromebook Plus
Here’s everything we saw at Google’s Chrome Summit 2024 [VIDEO]
We recently had the opportunity to attend the Chrome Summit 2024, an event that dives deep into the world of ChromeOS in the enterprise sector. While we tend to generally focus on consumer-facing Chromebooks and software, this event provided a fascinating glimpse into how ChromeOS (and ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Here’s everything we saw at Google’s Chrome Summit 2024 [VIDEO]
Google debuts the new ChromeOS Readiness Tool, and it is pretty amazing
As part of the impressive (and at times a bit overwhelming) Chrome Summit 2024, Google took the wraps off a new version of the tool that does exactly what the label implies: tells you if your organization is ready for ChromeOS or not. Though a version of this tool has existed for nearly 4 years at … [Read more...] about Google debuts the new ChromeOS Readiness Tool, and it is pretty amazing
Running ChromeOS Flex on all sorts of odd, old, and new hardware [VIDEO]
ChromeOS Flex - the version of ChromeOS that can run on all sorts of old or new laptops - is a wildly useful, incredibly flexible OS that serves all sorts of purposes from reviving old hardware to saving huge companies from massive ransomware attacks. And though we talked about quite a bit around … [Read more...] about Running ChromeOS Flex on all sorts of odd, old, and new hardware [VIDEO]
The Windows CrowdStrike outage highlights the benefits of ChromeOS
The dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has reared its head in a most devastating way today thanks to a faulty update from security firm CrowdStrike. Thousands of businesses worldwide, from banks to airports, were blindsided as their Windows machines abruptly crashed. This isn't just a minor glitch … [Read more...] about The Windows CrowdStrike outage highlights the benefits of ChromeOS
No, Google is not abandoning ChromeOS Flex
A couple weeks back, in light of the news that Google was planning a transition for ChromeOS over to the Android Linux Kernel, an article surfaced that called the future of ChromeOS Flex into question. After all, by the sound of things, it is reasonable to wonder if this change will negatively … [Read more...] about No, Google is not abandoning ChromeOS Flex
Google showcases 11 ways ChromeOS Flex could benefit your business right now
The staggering $10.5 trillion annual cost of cybercrime projected for 2025 is truly forcing businesses to rethink their overall security. While regular OS upgrades were once a cornerstone of protection, millions of Windows 10 devices will soon be ineligible for the latest security updates as we head … [Read more...] about Google showcases 11 ways ChromeOS Flex could benefit your business right now
