Skip to main content

Chromebooks

A person sitting at an Asus Chromebook 15 and using it.

How to reset a Chromebook

Starting over can be difficult when your PC goes haywire. Luckily, resetting a Chromebook is easy. Our guide covers Powerwashing and a full-blown recovery.
ASUS Chromebook Flip C214 sitting on a desk in a classroom.

The best Chromebook for students for 2023

Are you searching for the best Chromebook for students? Here, we consider factors critical to students, like battery and portability, giving you our top picks.
The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook with the Digital Trends main page loaded.

CES 2023: HP’s Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is the most advanced Chromebook I’ve eve seen

HP has designed the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook as a product for professional freelancers and hybrid workers.
A young man using the HP 14-Inch 2-in-1 Chromebook.

I took my son shopping for his first school laptop. Here’s what surprised me

I searched the dizzying array of choices for the right option for my son's first Chromebook, and it was a bigger challenge than I'd imagined.
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

This laptop completely changed my perception of Chromebooks

The HP Dragonfly Elite Chromebook proved that Chrome OS hardware can be as robust, fast, and innovative as Windows and MacOS machines.
Chrome OS Flex on a ASUS laptop.

Why I converted my Windows laptop into a Chromebook, and why you should too

Google's ChromeOS Flex is one of the best ways of breathing new life into your old laptop or spicing up a new one. This doesn't mean there aren't trade-offs.
A young man using the HP 14-Inch 2-in-1 Chromebook.

Don’t waste your money on a MacBook Air. Just buy a Chromebook instead

If all you do is check your email, write documents, play with Excel, and watch YouTube, then save your money, because a Chromebook is all you need.
memorial day sales you can shop now 2020 early

Today’s Best Deals: Apple iPad, Xbox Series S, and more

Today's best deals include discounts on the Apple iPad, Xbox Series S, Ring Video doorbell, and more — but hurry, they're selling fast!
Best Cyber Monday Chromebook Deals

The best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals for 2022

By taking advantage of Cyber Monday Chromebook deals, you'll be able to enjoy discounts on a wide range of Chrome OS-powered laptops and 2-in-1 devices.
Lenovo Chromebook 3 11 on wooden desk.

This Chromebook is $99 in the Cyber Monday laptop deals

If you need a new 2-in-1 Chromebook, Best Buy's latest deal on the Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook is a steal at just $99.
Lenovo Chromebook 3 at Best Buy - Onyx Black

Black Friday may be over, but this $99 Chromebook deal isn’t

Even though Black Friday is over, you can still grab the Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook, a 2-in-1 device with an 11.6-inch HD touchscreen, for a cheap price of $99.
A young woman has a video chat on her HP 14-inch Chromebook.

Best Buy Black Friday Chromebook Deals: What to buy now

Best Buy's latest Black Friday sale has early arrived, bringing plenty of fantastic Best Buy Black Friday Chromebook deals to shop today.
Best Buy logo on a building.

Best Buy just started a 3-day flash sale – all the best deals

Best Buy's three-day flash sale gives shoppers another chance at early Black Friday deals for products like the Fitbit Versa 4 and LG C2 Series OLED Evo 4K TV.
Acer 516 GE on railing outdoors at dawn.

Acer Chromebook 516 GE review: a Chromebook for gaming?

Google has partnered with companies such as Acer, Asus, and Lenovo to create the world’s first ChromeOS-powered cloud gaming laptops.
Chrome OS Chromebook Gaming Android Gaming

Steam enters beta on Chromebooks, tripling number of supported devices

After a long incubation period, Valve's Steam gaming platform is now available on the beta channel of ChromeOS 108.
memorial day sales you can shop now 2020 early

Today’s best deals: Get a 75-inch TV for $580, and more

The Samsung 75-inch TU690T Series 4K TV for $580 and the Dell G16 gaming laptop for $1,350 are just some of the best tech deals now from Best Buy and Dell.
A child wearing a yellow shirt holding a chromebook in her lap

The best Chromebooks for kids

The best Chromebooks for kids are durable, easy to use, and affordable. All of these fit the bill. Let’s dive right in.
black friday 2020 deals still available featured resized

Today’s Best Deals: Get a 70-inch TV for $450, a Chromebook for $98

Among the best deals available ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day are the 70-inch Insignia F30 Series 4K TV for $450 and the HP 11.6-inch Chromebook for $98.
Three gaming Chromebooks with games on them.

Gaming Chromebooks with up to 144Hz panels have arrived, but they’re not what you think

Acer, Asus, and Lenovo have each announced cloud-gaming Chromebooks with displays up to 144Hz.
An Apple Watch Series 8 with the screen turned on.

The 5 best deals in the Walmart Rollback Sale — laptops, TVs, and more

The Walmart Rollback Sale is live, offering discounts on products such as laptops, TVs, and smartwatches. Here are five of the best deals that are available.
Lenovo leaked a gaming Chromebook.

Lenovo leaks the world’s first gaming Chromebook — but there’s a catch

Lenovo leaked information about an upcoming gaming Chromebook via its product specification website and it's an interesting laptop with a catch.
HP Spectre x360 15 2019 review

The best touchscreen laptops for 2022

The top touchscreen laptops need a great screen, high performance, and long battery life. Here are the best options in 2022.
The lid of the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition on a desk.

The Framework Laptop Chromebook costs $1,000, but it might be worth it

The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition will be available between late November and early December for $1,000.
Google Pixelbook Go keyboard

The Pixelbook dream may finally be gone for good

A recent report claims Google is canceling the Pixelbook and moving its product team to other projects.
Lenovo's IdeaPad 5i Chromebook looks good in three-quarter profile shot.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i is the first Chromebook with a 120Hz refresh rate

Lenovo updated its ChromeOS lineup with a new Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook and ThinkCentre Chromebox M60q, both featuring 12th Gen Intel chips and Wi-Fi 6E.
The Google Chrome logo on a black phone which is resting on a red book

Chrome just added a great new way to protect your passwords

Chrome will soon let you use biometric data to fill out forms and view passwords online.
Android 13 logo on a Google Pixel 6a.

The best thing about Android 13 isn’t a new feature or setting — it’s something else

Android 13 is finally here, and there's not much to talk about. As the operating system matures, new and exciting features are few and far between.
A HP Pro c640 Chromebook Enterprise laptop sitting atop a desk.

How to use Task Manager on a Chromebook

A Chromebook's Task Manager won’t have as many programs running compared to Windows or Mac, but it’s still useful. This guide explains how to use the feature.
Best Chromebook apps

How to install Linux on a Chromebook with our simple guide

To run Steam and GIMP on your Chromebook, you first need to know how to install Linux. We've put together a step-by-step guide to help walk you through it.
Light and dark theme shown in ChromeOS.

Editing video on Chromebooks just got a lot easier

Later in the fall, Google will roll out changes to Google Photos on Chromebooks that will turn the app into a video editor of sorts.
Here's what a Snapchat for Web Video Call looks like.

Snapchat is coming to PC, but there’s a big catch

Snap just announced Snapchat for Web, a new way to stay in touch with friends while using a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Chrome OS Flex on a ASUS laptop.

How ChromeOS Flex turns old PCs into Chromebooks for free

Google's ChromeOS Flex is now out of beta and can help you repurpose your old computer to a Chromebook.
Chromebooks can multitask and have several windows open.

Chromebooks could soon borrow Window 11’s best multitasking feature

In the near future, Chromebooks could be getting one of Windows' best multitasking features, more versatile split screen options.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 platform.

Powerful Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 Chromebooks could be coming soon

According to some listings in the Chromium Repository commits, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2-powered Chromebooks could be on the way soon.