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Chromebooks & ChromeOS

Google's ChromeOS has quietly gained huge market share thanks to inexpensive Chromebooks becoming really compelling laptop options. Here's our complete coverage of everything happening with ChromeOS.

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Two Chromebooks surrounded by nearly empty battery icons with red warning symbols.
Why Your Chromebook Battery Drains Fast (And How to Fix It)

Put some pep back in your Chromebook's step.

Lenovo Chromebook ARM Hero
This Chromebook Doesn't Have an Intel or AMD CPU

A rare sight.

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Today Only: One of Acer's Best Chromebooks Is Over $200 Off Right Now

Grab a nice discount on a nice Chromebook.

A smiling woman using her Chromebook while sitting on stairs, surrounded by offline icons, with the Google logo framing the image.
How to Use Offline Features on a Chromebook Effectively

Your Chromebook doesn't need internet to help you be productive.

The Linux terminal session window open on a Chromebook.
How to Install and Use Linux Apps on a Chromebook

Turns out, Chromebooks are more capable than I thought.

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A Belkin surge protector on a workbench with cables plugged into it
The Best Surge Protectors of 2025

Getting the right surge protector for the situation is important. Our buying guide will point you in the right direction.

Two Chromebooks and, on the right, 'END-OF-LIFE' written, indicating the end of official support.
Chromebook Reaching End-of-Life? Here's What You Should Do

This is not the end, my friend.

An Acer Chromebook sitting on a table with someone typing on it.
How to Add Ports to a Chromebook

Your Chromebook needs a few more ports.

The JLab Mouse and Keyboard Bundle sitting on a desk.
JLab Flow Mouse & Keyboard Bundle Review: The Best Budget-Friendly Bundle
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An audio brand gives PC accessories a try.

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An HP Chromebook Plus sitting next to a Wacom One drawing tablet on a couch.
How to Use a Wacom Drawing Tablet With a Chromebook

Who knew Chromebooks made such great drawing companions?

The Chromebook Plus logo on the lid of the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14b.
The Chromebook Plus Might Be the Best Choice For Linux Newbies

Curious about Linux? A Chromebook Plus is the perfect starting place.

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AirPods Pro sitting on top of a Chromebook plus on a wooden table.
How to Pair AirPods to a Chromebook

Who knew Apple and Google played nice with each other?

A laptop with Linux terminal uninstalling an app.
How to Uninstall a Linux App on a Chromebook

Easy come, easy go. Uninstalling Linux apps on Chromebooks is super simple.

An HP Chromebook Plus with the NVIDIA GeForce NOW app open.
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW Turned My Chromebook Into a Gaming Laptop

I had no idea my Chromebook would be such a great on-the-go gaming machine.

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My files tab on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11-Inch.
I Took Back My Chromebook Storage By Doing This

Clear space on your Chromebook!

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A blue ASUS Chromebook open on a table.
Need a Chromebook? ASUS Just Revealed 4 New Affordable Models

There's also a 14-inch Chromebook Plus with a faster CPU.

ASUS Chromebook 12 C223NA placed on a table.
6 Ways to Repurpose an Old Chromebook

Breathe life back in!

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A laptop on a surface with its screen split between Linux on the left side and ChromeOS on the right.
Linux vs. ChromeOS: How Different Are They Really?

They're like third-cousins.

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Some Chromebooks side by side running games, with a video game controller in the center.
Are Chromebooks Really Good for Gaming Now?

All work and no play...you know the rest.

A woman using a laptop in a café with the Chrome logo in the background.
Can You Daily-Drive a Chromebook in 2025?

Working hard or hardly working?

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