While Parallels will bring Windows 10 support to Chromebooks in the enterprise this fall, it seems some newer Chromebooks support nested KVM now, allowing you to run Windows 10 in a VM within the Linux container of Chrome OS.
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Own a Chromebook that was released on or after July 2017? If so, you can get 3 free months of Stadia Pro and run PC games on your Chromebook, regardless of how little performance it has.
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New details of how Chromebooks will run Windows 10 and Windows apps appeared today, explaining more about the architecture and experience. Given that the Parallels solution is expected in the fall, this is another reason Windows 10X devices won’t be true Chromebook competitors for some time, if at all.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook was the first Project Athena device running Chrome OS, coming with a gorgeous 4K OLED display. At $999 it’s still a tough sell due to battery life but this $200 discount might help to overlook that.
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In an odd twist, Google has added 100 GB of free Dropbox storage for Chromebooks. Here’s how to get the offer and a way to mount your Dropbox into the Chrome OS Files app.
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Earlier this month, Walmart was selling the $279 Lenovo Duet Chromebook with keyboard and kickstand for $249. Inventory quickly disappeared but the deal is back and in stock for this Chrome OS tablet.
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At $629 the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is a great value: 10th-gen Core i5, 8 GB of memory and 128 GB of speed NVMe storage. A current sale at Best Buy brings the price down to $529.
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Reports of Windows 10X devices hitting next spring raise specters of the failed Windows RT effort as well these devices being Chromebook competitors. Here’s why they won’t be.
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Is it worth getting an upgraded Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook for $80 when all you’re adding is double the storage? Yes because the storage is much faster NVMe. Here’s how much faster it can be.
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If you’re paying to use GSuite, expect a new look to the overall Gmail interface on your Chromebook. A number of new integrations, including Docs collaboration while in Gmail, are coming your way.
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Buying your first Chromebook? This buyers guide has details on what to expect and look for in entry-level, mid-range and high-end premium price segments.
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