After roughly two years of effort, Steam launches on Chromebooks today in alpha to bring native gaming to Chrome OS. Here’s what you need to know.
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Lacros in Chrome OS 100 is a pretty capable Chromebook experience
I’m all in with Lacros as my primary browser. So far, Lacros in Chrome OS 100 offers a comparable experience to the native Chrome OS browser.
Steam Deck reviews tell you much about Steam gaming on Chromebooks
I read and watched a dozen Steam Deck reviews. Why? They can tell you how well Chromebooks and Steam will, or won’t, work.
Steam gaming on Chromebooks likely limited to 2020 and up models
Been holding out to play PC games on your Chromebook? Steam gaming on Chromebooks will scratch that itch but you’ll probably need new hardware.
If the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 could run Chrome OS, it would be awesome
After watching Samsung’s Unpacked event, I immediately thought the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 line should run Chrome OS. So, why doesn’t it?
Of course, Google gaming Chromebooks are planned: Look at the last 3 years
RGB keyboards for Chrome OS are just another incremental step in what’s now been a multi-year effort for Google gaming Chromebooks.
Chrome OS 97 Stable Channel arrives: What you need to know
The Chrome OS 97 Stable Channel is rolling out, although Google hasn’t detailed the new features. Here’s what’s in the Chrome OS 97 update for Chromebooks
How secure is a Chromebook after it stops getting Chrome OS updates?
How secure is a Chromebook after it stops getting Chrome OS updates? It still works but the OS and browser can’t be patched. Two strategies may change that.
Chrome OS 98 adds management of multiple Chromebook Linux containers
The latest Chrome OS 98 Dev Channel update has finally add management of multiple Chromebook Linux containers. Here’s what it looks like and how it works.
How a Microsoft Surface Edgebook could challenge Chromebooks in education
I can see a future where a Microsoft Surface Edgebook could challenge Chromebooks in education. Why? The company has all of the pieces to make a viable competitor.
How to easily share web content to PWAs or nearby devices on a Chromebook
Tired of using browser extensions to share content from your Chromebook? Here’s how to use a native feature to easily share web content to PWAs or nearby devices on a Chromebook.