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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.
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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.
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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.
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The best Chromebook-compatible printers you can buy

Partly thanks to remote work and education, most printers on sale became compatible with the now-ubiquitous Chromebook.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to delete files on a Chromebook

One main difference of a Chromebook compared to other operating systems is its lack of a recycle bin, though you can still delete files. We’ll show you how.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5 early Prime Day deals you can’t afford to miss at Walmart today

Walmart has rolled out its own early Prime Day deals to compete with Amazon, and we've rounded up some of the best discounts that you can get right now.
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Chrome OS will help reduce battery drain — eventually

An upcoming Chrome OS feature will help preserve Chromebook battery life, but you'll have to wait for it.
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HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: The new standard-bearer

The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook advances the Chrome OS platform in a number of key areas. It's the best business Chromebook you can buy.
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I switched to a Chromebook for a week. Here’s what surprised me as a Windows user

Despite being a longtime Windows user, I tried switching to a Chromebook as my main device for a week. Here's what happened.
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 vs. HP Chromebook x2 11

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and HP Chromebook x2 11 are both small Chrome OS tablets that compete well with the Apple iPad. Which is the better option for you?
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Your Chromebook now has access to your Android phone’s photos

ChromeOS version 103 is adding the ability for you to see your Android phone's photos on your Chromebook.
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Chromebook gaming could get serious with rumored Nvidia GPUs on the way

According to a listing in the Chromium Gerrit, there could be a Chromebook on the way with an Nvidia GPU inside. This could be huge for gaming on ChromeOS.
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 review: $300 well spent

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is an excellent value, providing a surprisingly useful detachable tablet at a very affordable price.
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Acer Chromebook Spin 513 review: Another solid Chromebook 2-in-1

The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is yet another solid Chromebook 2-in-1 option, with good performance and battery life and an excellent display.
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Chromebooks might get another great feature from Windows laptops

Listings in the Chromium repository indicate that a body presence feature could be coming to a specific Chromebook from Dell, similar to what's on Windows PCs.
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HP Chromebase All-in-One 22 review: Taking ChromeOS to new places

The HP Chromebase All-in-One 22 is all about twisting ChromeOS to a new place and giving you new ways to enjoy the OS on a desktop