Can Chromebooks get viruses? It’s complicated
A few days ago I answered a phone call from my mother, who was in a semi-frantic state because her Chromebook was screaming bloody murder at her. Having worked with Chromebooks for many years, I…
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Are Chromebooks good for gaming? No… but actually also yes
Chromebooks are great for productivity, web browsing, and video streaming, and they’re doubly great because they tend to be pretty affordable. With a range of options from Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and more, it’s no…
10 ways Snapdragon AI PCs are just like Chromebooks
Microsoft has dreamed of competing with Chromebooks for many years, having previously pushed products like Windows 10 S (a limited version of Windows that powered the first Surface Laptop) and Windows 10X (some interesting ideas…
Google Q&A: How Chromebooks are navigating the AI era
For years, Chromebooks have served as the loyal opposition to PCs. Google’s laptops offer many of the same Google services as you can find via the Web, but integrated into an inexpensive package for consumers…
Google is working on a Recall-like feature for Chromebooks, too
Microsoft’s new Recall feature in Windows 11 has attracted a ton of attention — some good, some bad. But Google’s ChromeOS chief says that the company is cautiously exploring a Recall-like feature for Chromebooks, too,…
Google’s best AI editing tools are coming to Chromebooks, not PCs
Some of the best AI editing tools Google Photos offers, including Magic Eraser, are coming to Chromebooks — no subscription required. But PCs are apparently being left out in the cold. Google has traditionally launched…
Chromebooks now have custom keyboard shortcuts
ChromeOS has been adding capabilities to bring it up to speed with other operating systems for…well, for as long as Google has been working on it, which is about 12 years now. The latest update…
Best Chromebooks 2024: Best overall, best battery life, and more
In recent years Chromebooks have entered the mainstream. No longer are they used to just run Google apps or access the internet. Chromebooks are capable of just about every productivity task that a Windows or…