Chromebook

While Windows laptops are generally solid devices, when you get to the lower end of the budget scale, the quality tends to take a dip. That's mostly because Windows itself is quite a bit resource-hungry, so when you don't have a lot of RAM or a good processor, you can get a lot of slowdowns.…

Chromebook FAQs Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images What is a Chromebook?Most computers in the world either run on Windows or macOS. But Chromebook laptops run on a unique operating system called ChromeOS, which is mostly based around running programs made by Google. This includes productivity cloud apps like Google Docs and Google Drive, but also sites that…

Whether you’re on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, you likely take screenshots all the time to quickly share information with friends, coworkers, or the wider internet—and it’s no different when you’re on your Chromebook. If you’re just getting used to one of these machines, you’ll know taking a screenshot is slightly different than on Windows…

While Windows machines are great, they can be pretty expensive, especially if you're only looking for something basic to get online or do productivity tasks. As such, Chromebooks are a great alternative. They run on ChromeOS and are perfect for those who are already comfortable in the Google ecosystem. Another positive is that Chromebooks are…

For a lot of folks who don't spend a lot of time on their laptops, spending several hundred dollars on something that isn't going to see much use feels like a waste. On the other hand, if you spend too little, you get a Windows device that is underpowered and frustrating to use. Luckily, there…

Image: HPIf you need a basic, reliable laptop but don’t want to spend a small fortune, this refurbished 2018 HP Chromebook is from model year 2018 and is currently on sale for $106.99, marked down from its usual price of $150. Its grade B rating means it has some cosmetic imperfections, but these don’t impact…

While Windows machines are great, they can be pretty expensive, especially if you're only looking for something basic to get online or do productivity tasks. As such, Chromebooks are a great alternative. They run on ChromeOS and are perfect for those who are already comfortable in the Google ecosystem. Another positive is that Chromebooks are…

Using computers in the classroom has changed a bit since playing Oregon Trail on an Apple IIe. Now they are integrated into the educational experience, with students opening Chromebooks as early as kindergarten to take tests and do their math homework. As children get older and progress from grade to grade, they’ll need laptops to…

When looking into buying a new laptop, it’s isn’t just about Mac vs. PC. Consider the Chromebook: It’s a great option for anyone looking for an inexpensive and light notebook. They’re already much cheaper than comparable Windows laptops, and then there’s the October Prime Day sales to make the deals even more compelling. The best Chromebook dealsYou’ll…

At Made by Google 2023, Google made some big announcements, from the refreshed Pixel 8 series to the brand new Pixel Watch 2. But that wasn’t all they announced: They also shared details about some great updates to the Pixel Buds Pro.A little about Pixel Buds ProGoogle didn’t announce a successor to the current Pixel…