Chromebook

Ars Technica For ages now, every annual report on desktop operating system market share has had the same top two contenders: Microsoft's Windows in a commanding lead at number one and Apple's macOS in distant second place. But in 2020, Chrome OS became the second-most popular OS, and Apple fell to third. That's according to…

Enlarge / Samsung Galaxy Chromebook.Samsung Chromebooks, which are powered by Chrome OS, are generally viewed as a simpler alternative to Windows and macOS systems. But as more Chromebooks flirt with four-figure price tags—take, for example, the Asus Chromebook Flip C436, Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, and recently announced Acer Chromebook Spin 514—consumers will start to demand at…

Enlarge / Google is putting more emphasis on Android apps on Chromebooks. The number of people using Android Apps on Chromebooks grew 50 percent year over year, according to a blog post from Chrome OS product managers Fahd Imtiaz and Sanj Nathwani this week. The execs cited internal Google data recorded from 2020-2021. In 2021, as…

Enlarge / Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360. Samsung released its latest Chrome OS device today: the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360. While some Samsung Chromebooks occupy the upper echelon of Chromebooks in terms of prices and specs, its newest offering is a step down. The Galaxy Chromebook 2 360's nomenclature may be a bit confusing.…

Photo: Konstantin Savusia (Shutterstock)Google updates Chrome like clockwork. Each month, you can expect a new version of the browser, sporting new features and changes for all of us to enjoy. Chrome 107, in particular, focuses the changes on Chromebooks, with ChromeOS 107, including a Stage Manager-like camera feature and the ability to close your laptop…

Enlarge / The Pixelbook Go starts at $649 for a Core m3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.Valentina Palladino Google's hardware division continues to be unable to field a consistent, reliable hardware selection. A report from The Verge claims Google has "canceled the next version of its Pixelbook laptop and dissolved the team responsible…

Photo: ymgerman (Shutterstock)How often would you guess Google collects your browsing data? We all know the tech giant siphons bits of information every time we use its search, sign into its apps, or zone out on YouTube, but you might be surprised to learn (or not, given the company’s reputation) almost every click and keystroke…

It's back to school season, and if you're still looking for a laptop, consider a 2-in-1. They're versatile, which allows for more flexibility -- a great feature for those on the go. Many school districts use Chromebooks, so if you just need a computer to handle the basics, consider the 2021 HP Chromebook x360 14c.…

Chromebooks, or laptops that run on Google's ChromeOS, have been around for more than a decade and have gone from basic internet appliances to excellent laptops for personal or professional use. Their user-friendly nature also makes them a good option for people who are less tech-savvy.A lot of negative ideas about Chromebooks have circulated over the last…

Chromebooks, laptops running on Google's ChromeOS, have been around for more than a decade. In that time Chromebooks have gone from basic internet appliances to excellent laptops for personal or professional use. Their user-friendly nature also makes them a good option for people who are less tech-savvy.A lot of negative ideas about Chromebooks have circulated…