Your Chromebook Can Stream Apps From Your Android Phone
Google has been working to integrate Chromebooks more closely with Android phones over the past few years. Now you can even see your apps on your phone… on your Chromebook.
Chromebooks Now Have a Google Photos-Powered Video Editor
Google announced last year that it was building a new video editor tied into Google Photos, mostly aimed at Chromebooks. Now you can finally try it out.
Chromebooks Now Have Kill Switches for the Camera & Mic
Nearly every Chromebook has a built-in microphone and camera, and you don’t usually have to worry about malware taking them over, but there still needs to be better controls for them. Google is trying to fix that with a new f…
The New Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Has 13th Gen Intel CPUs
Intel released its 13th gen mobile Core processors at the start of 2023, and PC manufacturers are still updating their models with the latest hardware. The new Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is now available with the latest chips a…
The Tiny ASUS Chromebox 5 Is Now up for Pre-Order
The ASUS Chromebox 5 was revealed earlier this year as a new compact desktop PC running Google ChromeOS. ASUS has now re-announced it as pre-orders become available.
Lenovo’s New Budget-Friendly Chromebook Has a 14-Inch Screen
There might already be tough competition for the best Chromebooks, but more options are always appreciated. Lenovo revealed the IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14″ today as a laptop that won’t break the bank….
Acer’s New Chromebooks Are Built for Work, Start at $380
Acer has been making Chromebooks for a while, but most of them don’t really stand out from the crowd. The company’s latest models aren’t much different, but they are definitely affordable.
Microsoft 365 Integration Is Coming to Chromebooks
Chromebooks are designed to work with Google services first and foremost, but they also work well with everything from Linux apps to cloud gaming platforms. Google is now working to improve Microsoft 365 on Chromebooks….
The ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip Is Built for Cloud Gaming
The first wave of “gaming” Chromebooks arrived last year, as laptops designed with cloud gaming in mind running Google’s Chrome OS. ASUS was already selling one, but now another is on the way: the Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip….
Chromebooks Now Have a Trash Folder
The trash folder (or recycle bin) has been a staple of desktop computing for decades, as a place for deleted files to stay before they are truly gone forever. It took a while, but Chromebooks now have a trash folder of their …
How to Install Steam on a Chromebook
You may not think of a Chromebook as a gaming device, but Google and Valve are working to change that. Steam is available on compatible Chrome OS devices. We’ll show you how to get it up and running.
These Are the First Gaming Chromebooks
Chromebooks have become increasingly popular over the past decade, with Google developing many workarounds for running popular applications and games, such as containers for Android and Linux apps. Google is now going all-in …
Which Chromebooks Support Steam?
Chromebooks are not known for being gaming powerhouses. They typically have low-powered, budget hardware, and Chrome OS itself feels like a glorified browser. However, Steam games are available if you have a compatible Chrome…
Here’s How Steam Works on Chromebooks
In early 2022, Google and Valve announced that Steam would be coming to Chrome OS. This instantly made Chromebooks much more capable gaming devices. It took a long time for this to happen, so how does it work?…
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…
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….
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.
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.
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.
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….
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
