I know, I know: it’s basically impossible not to draw a few conclusions from that headline. I’m fighting the same instincts as I write these words, but I can’t deny what I’ve stumbled upon this morning, and I can’t 100% tell you that what we’re all thinking isn’t true. But I also don’t have proof […]
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Chromebooks are the heart of the Chrome OS experience. At their core, Chromebooks are the purest expression of Google's operating system. Here, you'll find only articles and stories about Chromebooks, their features, and what makes them great.
If I didn’t run a Chromebook website, I’d still use a Chromebook
Is that title up there a given? Of course I’m going to say that I would use a Chromebook with or without Chrome Unboxed being a thing. But I’d bet some of you wonder to yourself whether or not I really, truly value Google’s Chromebook hardware enough to keep using it if I didn’t make […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 121 is now rolling out to all Chromebooks, save one group
It looks like ChromeOS 121 is officially here, folks, and that means if you haven’t already, you should be receiving the latest update at any moment. As always, you can head to Settings > About ChromeOS > Check for updates if you’d rather not wait around for it to arrive on your device. I was […]
Continue ReadingWait, I think Linus Tech Tips is pro-Chromebook now
I get it. Chromebooks aren’t for everyone. This much is quite clear. Just the other day in a business I won’t mention (because the work they did for me was fantastic in the end), I had a conversation with a younger person who is clearly a tech-minded individual. The work they were doing for me […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s new Quick Share feature arrives on Chromebooks in the Dev Channel
Announced at CES 2024 in an official capacity (after leaking a bit prior), Google’s new collaboration with Samsung for Quick Share is not just beginning to show up on Pixel phones; it is arriving a bit early on Chromebooks, too. After seeing the news that the transition from Nearby Share to Quick Share had begun […]
Continue ReadingGoogle to launch 15 new Chromebooks for 2024 with new features for school
Chromebooks have truly found one of their core callings in the world of education. Their collaborative, accessible, and sustainable features have made them a popular choice for K-12 classrooms. With automatic updates for up to 10 years and a remarkable track record of zero reported ransomware attacks to date, Chromebooks are reliable and secure devices […]
Continue ReadingCheck out the Material You overhaul in the ChromeOS settings app
ChromeOS still has a few holdout areas where the latest Material You look and feel hasn’t quite made its mark. While the Files app was upgraded to the latest UI when Material You made it to ChromeOS, one other, primary system app still maintained the older look from non-Material ChromeOS: the Settings App. Sure, the […]
Continue ReadingHow to force your Chromebook into the tablet mode UI
In preparation for a post I’m working on, I really needed a device that meets a few, specific parameters. First, I needed it to at least be a convertible, and second, I needed it to have the new 12th-gen Intel Core i3-N305. Unfortunately, I don’t think that Chromebook exists just yet, and even if it […]
Continue ReadingPlaying Call of Duty: Warzone on a $149 Chromebook is still awesome
The other day, I hopped into a match of Call of Duty: Warzone just to hone my skills a bit, and to my surprise, I actually played quite well. I’ve been playing mobile games so much and rely so heavily on gyro aiming at this point that I’ve become largely useless when it comes to […]
Continue ReadingWe asked the Canary Crew: what’s your favorite Chromebook in 2023? [POLL]
In case you missed it, we just recently put together our list of the best Chromebooks that you can buy right now, in 2023. It’s a comprehensive list of Chromebooks in all form factors and prices, but we wanted to know what our Canary Crew thought, so we put out a poll in our Discord […]
Continue Reading10 tips to get started using your new Chromebook [VIDEO]
There’s no doubt about it: more and more regular consumers are picking up Chromebooks. Based on the data that we have, I’d imagine many of you gifted or received a new Chromebook for Christmas this year, and that means there are more people than ever are out there doing their best to learn how to […]
Continue Reading10 ways AI is being used on Chromebooks right now
Back in October at the Chromebook Plus Event, the ChromeOS team did something they don’t normally do: they gave us a look at some new features that would be “coming soon” to Chromebook Plus models. These new features were all centered around bringing Google’s AI capabilities directly to ChromeOS and Chromebook Plus models and will […]
Continue ReadingThe 10 Best Chromebooks in 2023 [VIDEO]
As we come to the end of 2023, it’s been a pretty wild ride in the world of Chromebooks. We began the year with the introduction of quite possibly the best overall Chromebook ever made in the HP Dragonfly Pro and finished with the introduction of a new class of Chromebook in Chromebook Plus. In […]
Continue ReadingYou can finally play Call of Duty: Warzone on your Chromebook with GeForce NOW
I’m not going to lie: this is a cloud gaming moment I’ve been waiting on for a very long time. Right up there with streaming and playing Fortnite on a Chromebook, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the day that I’d be able to give Call of Duty: Warzone a proper trial, and that day is today. […]
Continue ReadingMaryland set to give away 133,000 Chromebooks to citizens in need
Maryland Governor Wes Moore just made a pretty substantial announcement: a whopping $27.2 million is being injected into an effort to get free Chromebooks to those who need them all over the state. The Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband is rolling this out as the Connected Devices Program with a mission to hand out over […]
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