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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.
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.
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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.
A red Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 sits open on a table.

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.
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook front view showing display and keyboard deck.

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.
The Acer Chromebook 514 on a table.

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.
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 top down view showing keyboard and touchpad.

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?
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 sitting on a table in an angled front view.

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.
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 front view showing display and keyboard.

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.
Acer Chromebook Spin 513 top down view showing display and keyboard deck.

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.
Google Meets on an HP Chromebook.

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.
The HP Chromebase All in One 22 sitting on a desk.

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
Countertop bird's eye view of the Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11.

Walmart is having a massive clearance sale on tech today

Walmart has some deep discounts on 4K TVs, Instant Pots, and even robot vacuums right now. Here's a look at the pick of the bunch.
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Walmart’s summer savings event ends soon – Don’t miss these deals

Snap up a cheap laptop, Chromebook, TV, or even air fryer when you check out the Walmart summer savings event before it ends soon.
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Best Buy 3-Day Sale: Get a laptop for $89, 50-inch TV for $300

Save big on all kinds of tech including laptops, TVs, speakers, and robot vacuums as part of the Best Buy 3-day sale.
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Google Screencast rethinks screen recordings on Chromebooks

Google is launching a new Screencast app for Chromebooks. Here's a little more on how it can change screen recordings, particularly in education.
The Chrome OS Cursive App on a sample chromebook.

Cursive note-taking app now on all compatible Chromebooks

ChromeOS version 102 is now rolling out, and it brings three new features.
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Google teases a true video editor for its Chromebooks

In a Google I/O breakout session, Google teased the Luma Fusion video editing app running on Chrome OS.
A beta showing off Google's plans for Android and Chromebook app streaming.

All the new Chromebook features quietly announced at Google I/O

At Google IO, Google detailed several new features that unite Android phones and Chromebooks together.
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How to play Fortnite on a Chromebook

If you want to bring your Fortnite experience on the go on your Chromebook, here are a few ways you can board the battle bus and join in on the battle royale.
The Acer Chromebook 514 on a table.

Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2022) hands-on review: Warp speed

The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 now equips a speedy AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU, making it a very fast, if expensive, Chromebook with a solid build and good looks.
A woman uses the trackpad on an HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook 3.

How to take a picture or video on a Chromebook

Need to snap a quick photo on your Chromebook, or record a video? Our guide will show you how to do it, what settings to use for your picture, and more info!
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Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 looks solid for just $430

Designed with students in mind, the Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 is now available for purchase starting at $430.
Man sitting with Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook.

Can your Chromebook run Steam? Here’s how to know

Steam on Chromebook will require more powerful hardware, and these are the requirements for gaming on Chrome OS.
The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook on a table next to a coffee cup.

Variable refresh rate, Steam support coming to Chromebooks

Upcoming Chromebooks might have powerful new gaming features that Google has been planning for some time.
Man sitting with Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook.

New Lenovo IdeaPads look like the Chromebooks to beat

Lenovo announced several new devices at MWC, including two new 2-in-1 IdeaPad Chromebooks. It also announced the IdeaPad Duet 3 with a detachable keyboard.
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The best Chromebook cases and covers for 2022

Chromebooks are highly portable, which means they benefit a lot from protective cases. Here are the best cases and covers for a variety of Chromebook sizes.
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Windows 11 SE vs. Chromebook: The differences and more

Microsoft is looking to go after the Chromebook crowd with Windows 11 SE. Here's a look at some of the differences.