Chromebook & Chrome OS

Framework Just Launched the Coolest Chromebook Ever

Laptops keep getting less and less repairable and upgradeable, but there’s a laptop maker that’s going the exact opposite direction: Framework. The company has been offering laptops for a while, but now it’s making a Chromebo…

Arol Wright Sep 21st

Chromebooks Can Now Add Keyboard Controls to Android Games

Chromebooks can run Android applications and games from the Google Play Store, but most Android apps are designed for phones, not computers. Google is now attempting to make those games a bit easier to play with a keyboard….

Corbin Davenport Sep 2nd

How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on a Chromebook

If you’ve forgotten a Wi-Fi password or you need to share it with someone, it’s nice to be able to find the password right on your device. We’ll show you how to find it on a Chromebook.

Joe Fedewa Aug 28th

How to Connect Your Chromebook to a TV

Chromebooks are portable devices that don’t usually have big screens. However, you may want a big screen from time to time, which is when it’s handy to share the screen to a TV. We’ll show you how.

Joe Fedewa Aug 16th

Chromebooks Now Have Dark and Light Modes

Google has been busy adding new features and polish to the best Chromebooks. Distinct dark and light themes have been in the works for a while, and now they’re finally rolling out.

Corbin Davenport Jul 27th

How to Turn Off the Touch Screen on Chromebook

Many Chromebooks have touchscreen displays, which are great if you like to use your laptop in “tablet mode.” However, if you don’t use the touchscreen, it may just be a source of accidental touches. You can turn it off….

Joe Fedewa Jul 24th

How to Turn Off Caps Lock on a Chromebook

Chromebooks have very unique keyboard layouts. Where most keyboards have a Caps Lock key, Chromebooks have a search key instead. Using Caps Lock takes a little extra work, which means turning it off is a little more complex t…

Joe Fedewa Jul 23rd

How to Restart a Chromebook

Every device needs to be restarted from time to time. It’s usually a pretty simple process that can solve little issues you’ve been having. How does it work for Chromebooks? Let’s take a look.

Joe Fedewa Jul 21st

10 Chromebook Features You Should Be Using

Chromebooks may not be as feature-packed as a Windows laptop or MacBook, but they’re still incredibly useful devices. There are probably some features you don’t know about that can extend the functionality of your Chrome OS d…

Joe Fedewa Jul 21st

Chrome OS Flex Is Ready to Turn Old PCs Into Chromebooks

Google released the first preview version of Chrome OS Flex earlier this year, which is a customized build of Chrome OS that can run on traditional PCs (and some old Mac computers). Starting today, Chrome OS Flex is ready for…

Corbin Davenport Jul 14th

Google Just Upgraded File and Wi-Fi Sharing on Chromebooks

Google has rolled out several improvements to Chromebooks recently, and now, new features for file transfer and sharing are arriving in the Chrome OS 103 update.

Corbin Davenport Jun 23rd

Chromebooks Can Now Unzip More Than ZIP Files

Chromebooks have always lagged behind Windows, macOS, and Linux when it comes to handling local files, partially by design. Thankfully, Google is improving support for archived files in Chrome OS.

Corbin Davenport Jun 21st

Chromebook Multitasking Is About to Get a Lot Better

Chromebooks are already capable computers for many people, but they still lack some of the advanced features found on Windows PCs and Macs. Now it looks like another helpful addition is on the way: partial split window snappi…

Corbin Davenport Jun 13th

Chromebooks Have a New Screen Recorder App

It’s already possible to record your screen on a Chromebook, but the built-in screen recorder is fairly basic. Google has now released an upgraded recorder that you can try out on your Chromebook.

Corbin Davenport Jun 7th

Chromebooks Might Get Google Pixel-Style Adaptive Charging

Many phones and tablets have some version of adaptive charging or optimized charging, which limits the maximum charge to improve battery health. Now that functionality might be coming to some of the best Chromebooks….

Corbin Davenport May 31st

Chromebooks Get a New “Cursive” App for Handwritten Notes

Google has been testing its new ‘Cursive’ notetaking application on select Chromebooks, and now it’s officially available on any Chromebook that supports stylus input.

Corbin Davenport May 27th

How to Use TikTok on a Chromebook

TikTok is very much designed to be experienced on a vertical smartphone display. However, you don’t have to just use your iPhone or Android phone. We’ll show you how to use TikTok on a Chromebook.

Joe Fedewa May 8th

Chromebooks Are Getting Super-Fast AMD Ryzen 5000 Processors

Chromebooks don’t have the same options for hardware as traditional PCs, and more recently, many of the best Chromebooks have been behind on new processors. That’s now changing, with the introduction of AMD Ryzen 5000 C-Serie…

Corbin Davenport May 5th

How to See All Open Windows at Once on a Chromebook

If you find yourself knee-deep in open apps and windows on your Chromebook, you may want some help to find what you need. Chrome OS has a similar feature to “Task View” on Windows 10 and 11. Chrome OS calls it “Overview.” Let…

Joe Fedewa Apr 11th

How to Make a Chromebook Easier on Your Eyes at Night

Nobody likes looking at a bright blue-white display in a dark room. Switching as many apps as possible to Dark Mode is a good start, but if you have a Chromebook, you should also use the “Night Light” feature….

Joe Fedewa Apr 10th

How to Automatically Change Wallpaper on a Chromebook

Changing the wallpaper on your desktop is an easy way to personalize your Chromebook. It’s what you see any time you’re not using an app. We’ll show you how to automatically see a new desktop background every day….

Joe Fedewa Apr 9th

How to Find Downloads on a Chromebook

If you’ve downloaded a file through the Chrome browser on your Chromebook (or in Chrome OS), you might not know where it ended up. Luckily, there’s an obvious place to look—and a way to double-check if you’re not sure. Here…

Benj Edwards Mar 30th

Today Only: Get a $99 Chromebook From Best Buy

Best Buy is having a crazy deal for President’s Day. Right now, you can get an ASUS Chromebook for $99, which is $120 off the regular price.

Dave LeClair Feb 22nd

How to Run Chrome OS Flex on Your PC or Mac

Google’s new operating system, Chrome OS Flex, is available to everyone. It’ll run on almost any computer — probably even the dinosaur sitting in your garage. Find out how you can try it now.

Nick Lewis Feb 16th

Chrome OS Flex Will Bring Old Macs and PCs Back to Life

Google is releasing a new version of Chrome OS, but it’s not designed for its own devices. Instead, Chrome OS Flex is designed to bring older Macs and PCs back to life for businesses and schools.

Dave LeClair Feb 16th

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