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Android 13 logo on a Google Pixel 6a.

The best thing about Android 13 isn’t a new feature or setting — it’s something else

Android 13 is finally here, and there's not much to talk about. As the operating system matures, new and exciting features are few and far between.
A HP Pro c640 Chromebook Enterprise laptop sitting atop a desk.

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.
Best Chromebook apps

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.
Light and dark theme shown in ChromeOS.

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.

The best Google Chrome games for 2022

Chrome games let you ditch your console and fulfill your grandest gaming desires online. Here are the best Google Chrome games in case Solitaire isn't enough.
Here's what a Snapchat for Web Video Call looks like.

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.
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.
A mouse pointer hovering over the CrankWheel Chrome Eextension.

Google Chrome extensions are failing, and $8,000 is on the table for a fix

There seems to be some mysterious problem affecting certain Chrome extensions, but it's intermittent enough that it can't be solved.
Google Chrome app on s8 screen.

Update Google Chrome now to protect yourself from an urgent security bug

Google posted an urgent security update for its Chrome browser that fixes what's known as a zero-day bug. The problem affects Windows, Mac, and Android.
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.
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.
The Google Chrome logo on a smartphone.

Google Chrome on iOS gets 6 new features to take on Safari

Use Google Chrome on your iPhone or iPad? A few new features are coming soon to make the browser even better.
Microsoft Edge browser open on a laptop.

How to block third-party trackers in your browser

Cookies get a lot of attention because they're used to track you across the web. Is this bad for privacy? Read about how to block third-party cookies.
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 Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

3 things you didn’t know you could do with Google Drive

Wondering if there’s something new or a feature that’s somewhat hidden? Look at these Google Drive features you didn’t know existed but are super useful.
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
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series with the Fire TV platform on the screen.

How to watch Amazon Prime Video on your Chromecast

Amazon allows you to access Prime Video through a Chromecast device, but there may still be times when you need to cast from your browser. Here's how to do so.
google screencast rethinks screen recordings chrome os

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.
Google Chrome opened on a laptop.

6 Google Chrome keyboard shortcuts in Windows you need to try

If you want to stay productive in Google Chrome and save some time, this list of the best Chrome keyboard shortcuts can make all the difference.
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.
Luma Fusion Running on Chrome OS

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.
Jonesy running in Fortnite.

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.
App list showing both Google Pay and GPay

Virtual payment cards boost security in Chrome and Android

Google's virtual cards create an alternate credit card number to be used for online purchases, instead of saving the real card details, increasing security.
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.
Close-up of the rear Google Pixel 6 Pro's rear panel showing its cameras.

Google just made it easier to change your breached passwords

Google Assistant's new password update has streamlined the process of replacing breached passwords, making web security feel safer and easier than ever.
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!
Person surfing the Internet with Microsoft Edge browser.

Microsoft Edge’s free VPN may become its must-have feature

Microsoft's Edge browser may soon get a built-in VPN service to make it a more appealing choice over Google's popular Chrome.