Here’s why I can’t pick the best Chromebook
Don’t look for or ask me which is the best Chromebook. Instead, focus on your use-cases, hardware requirements, preferences, and budget.
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These Chromebooks have a reported performance issue after latest Chrome OS 91 update
Some people are reporting a high-impact performance issue after receiving the latest Chrome OS 91 update. These are the Chromebooks that may be affected: Is yours on the list?
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Updated Chrome OS 91 Stable Channel fixes broken clipboard in Linux on Chromebooks
A Chrome OS 91 Stable Channel update was released this week that fixes the broken clipboard in Linux on Chromebooks. You can now copy and paste data between the two software platforms again.
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Hands on: optimized Opera for Chromebooks
The optimized Opera for Chromebooks app really isn’t a Chromebook app. It’s Android. However, you’d be hard pressed to know this isn’t a desktop browser on Chrome OS.
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Using Zoom on a Chromebook is much better with a new PWA (Update: now available)
On Tuesday, the Google Play Store will have a new Zoom progressive web app available, making Zoom on a Chromebook a much improved experience with more desktop-like features.
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Linux on Chromebooks: Underappreciated versatility as an app solution
Linux on Chromebooks is an oft-underappreciated option to extend the versatility of Chrome OS. Here’s a recent example of adding a music score composition app, complete with audio playback.
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New HP Works with Chromebook monitor debuts at $299.99
Say hello to a new HP Works with Chromebook monitor, available today for $299.99. Although it has multiple inputs, all you need is a USB-C cable to extend your Chromebook workspace.
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Can you upgrade SSD on a Chromebook?
I cracked open my Acer Chromebook Spin 13 to see if I could boost the internal storage. I can’t but some models can. Here’s the answer to “Can you upgrade SSD on a Chromebook?”
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Why I can’t wait for improved vertical display support on Chromebooks
In progress code suggests we should see improved vertical display support on Chromebooks. Here’s why I can’t wait and why you should be happy about this too.
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Opinion: It’s time to reconfigure Chrome OS version numbers
Chrome OS is moving from a 6 to 4 week software update cycle. Now it’s time to reconfigure arbitrary Chrome OS version numbers to reflect the change.
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Google I/O 2021: 9 new Chromebook features on the way
Day 1 of Google I/O 2021 didn’t reference Chromebooks much. After watching a video presentation I found 9 new Chromebook features on the way.
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