Many people consider the Chromebook to be the sleeker, quicker, and even simpler cousin of the traditional laptop. Unlike a Mac or Windows system, a Chromebook mostly relies heavily on the internet for everyday tasks. Since they’re also typically less expensive, you might be wondering how a Chromebook compares to a regular laptop. Are they […]
The Galaxy Chromebook 2. It’s still extremely red. Samsung For a more reserved color scheme, here’s a gray model. Samsung Things to take note of here: 1) the 360 hinge, 2) the new, humongous cooling vents (last year’s model had heat issues) and 3) the USB-C port. Samsung This gives us a look at the […]
To achieve their highest potential, students need technology that meets their every need these days. As more and more tasks demand their time, Chromebooks have risen to the challenge. Being both lightweight but able to run advanced programs makes them the perfect fit for most college students. The Asus Chromebook Flip C214 rises above the […]
New Chromebooks come with a guarantee from Google of regular automatic updates for Chrome OS, but only for 6.5 years, and only for the underlying hardware platform. However, some Chromebooks are having their life extended by three years. Purchasing a Chromebook may be cheaper than a laptop, but it will have an end-of-life date built […]
Enlarge Valentina Palladino AMD wants in on the Chromebook craze. A few OEMs, including HP, Acer, and Lenovo, announced AMD-powered Chromebooks at CES this year, and those devices are just starting to become available. Intel processors power most Chromebooks available today, but now individual customers and businesses will be able to choose from a small, but […]
Shopping for a new computer can be frustrating, especially if you’re on a budget and not looking to spend a lot of money. It also can be quite confusing, with there being a lot of specifications to think about — be it RAM, storage, or processing power. Not to worry, though, as we’ve got your […]
If you own a Chromebook and a Pixel smartphone then you have access to a very useful feature called Instant Tethering. It allows your Chromebook to easily gain an internet connection via your phone. Now it seems, Instant Tethering support is being expanded to non-Pixel devices. Chromebooks require an internet connection to be fully-functional, which […]
Planning to get your kid a new Chromebook for Christmas? With Google’s Family Link app, you can now control how much time they spend using it, which apps they download, and more. Google on Thursday announced that parents can now use the Family Link app on Chromebooks to set screen time limits and establish bedtime […]
Low-Cost Windows Alternatives Plenty of laptops, from budget to deluxe, are available in all sorts of shapes and sizes. But what do you buy when pretty much everything you do is online, you don’t need much in the way of software support, and you want to spend in the low hundreds, never mind the thousands? […]
Lenovo Yoga Chromebook, stand mode. Lenovo The new Inspiron Chromebook is the first premium Chrome OS device from Dell. Valentina Palladino The new HP Chromebook x2 detachable. HP The original Pixelbook’s 12.3-inch QHD display has large bezels around it for better grip in tablet mode. Valentina Palladino Among the new hardware launched this week at […]
Not all Chromebooks will support Linux software when the feature comes to Chrome OS later this year. So far, 14 devices may be excluded from the list including Google’s own Chromebook Pixel introduced in 2015. The current list, generated on Reddit, consists of four models from Acer, four models from Asus, two from AOpen, and more. […]
Why buy a Chromebook? Well, they’re lighter, more portable, and generally have better battery life than their Windows or Mac counterparts. They’re also more secure, easier to manage, and receive a constant stream of updates. But the low price tags are the most attractive draw, as Chromebooks often sell for hundreds less than Windows counterparts. […]