For more than a decade, Chromebooks were stuck in a narrative loop: good for the basics, terrible for the rest. They were budget devices for students, grandparents, and anyone who just wanted a cheap ...

Cyber Week 2025 is over, but the deals continue. Online retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Best Buy continue to offer many Chromebooks at significant discounts. Whether you're hunting for a ...

It looks like we finally have a name for Google’s massive desktop project. After years of rumors and hints, a new job listing has basically spilled the beans: Aluminium OS is coming. This is the ...

Google supports Linux environment on Chromebooks. It uses Debian 12 for now. There are rumors the version will be upgraded to 13 soon (typically Google waits for .1 release and 13.1 was released in ...

Chromebooks are low-cost laptops that mostly target students and educators. While running ChromeOS under the hood makes them efficient, they lack a strong upgrade path and full-featured options ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With so many Chromebooks ending up in landfills, it's a good idea to try to give your laptop a new life by upgrading its components. More ...

Rating: 5 out of 5. “After putting it in the bag and having it by my side for real-world work, I have no issue saying that this is my favorite Chromebook ever made.” I’ve had the Lenovo Chromebook ...

If you're a student anywhere between grade school and grad school, your laptop is like an appendage. It's an on-the-go, always-on schoolwork and entertainment center. It gets stuffed into your bag in ...

Want to buy a laptop for less than $200? If so, you’re in for a rough time. Laptops sold in the extreme budget category often struggle with slow performance, bad displays, and questionable build ...

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