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6 noteworthy new Chrome OS features to keep an eye on
Attention, Chromebook owners: Some useful new stuff is on the way — and some of it's even available this minute, if you know how to find it.
The smart worker's guide to using a Chromebook offline
Chrome OS may be cloud-centric at its core, but you can get plenty accomplished offline on a Chromebook — if you set things up thoughtfully in advance.
Chrome OS expands its operating system reach
Google's Chrome OS is far, far more than just a cloud-based operating system and it's only getting more so as the years go by.
There are two kinds of desktops: Yours and someone else's
On one side, you have corporate-controlled desktops from Microsoft, Apple, and Google. On the other, you have desktops you control: Linux.
9 Chrome extensions that supercharge Google Drive
Add these extensions for Chrome to work faster and smarter with Google Drive and Google’s productivity apps, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
A clever way to bring widgets into Chrome OS
Ever wish your Chromebook desktop could do more? This crafty hack is just the productivity-boosting upgrade you need.
2 colossal Chrome OS changes to keep an eye on
Google's quietly working on two shape-shifting Chrome OS features that could completely change the nature of Chromebooks — for the better.
Android apps for Chromebooks: The essentials
Turn your Chromebook into a uniquely versatile modern computing machine with these Chrome-OS-enhancing apps.
Forget macOS — it's Chrome OS vs. Windows for desktop domination
As we move to cloud-based Desktop-as-a-Service, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see Chrome OS, the original DaaS, moving past macOS as the No. 2 desktop.
The hidden significance of a simple Chromebook screensaver
A subtle-seeming feature could help connect Google's ecosystems in a powerful new way — from Chrome OS to Android and beyond.
Is Windows 10X a Chromebook killer?
With Windows 10X, Microsoft could deliver a slimmed-down version of Windows that could help the company fend off growing interest in Chromebooks. Or it could make a mess of things, again.
Pandemic rebound? PC shipments post biggest upswing in a decade
The pandemic-induced rush to work at home also helped drive up PC sales at the fastest rate in 10 years. But will that buying surge last?
Google just quietly set the stage for a Chrome OS explosion
A subtle-seeming Google purchase paves the way for a dramatic expansion of Chrome OS's reach — and a dramatic reimagining of what a Chromebook even is.
The bit of Googley brilliance Android needs to borrow from Chrome OS
One of Android's worst lingering pain points could be improved immensely with a little help from a familiar Google cousin.
The best Linux apps for Chromebooks
Make your Chromebook even more capable with this carefully selected set of Linux apps for expanding Chrome OS's potential as a business tool.
Hands on: What it's actually like to use Windows apps on Chrome OS
Google's business-aimed plan for making Windows apps available on Chromebooks is officially now available — and for the first time, we're able to test it out firsthand.
8 fast fixes for common Chrome OS problems
Solve your Chromebook woes and keep yourself productive with these easy-to-implement, expert-approved solutions.
The million-dollar Android-Chrome-OS question
The answer to Google's eternal Android struggle might be right in front of its face — if it reaches out to embrace it.
Google's Chrome OS pivot matters more than you think
A colossal change is on the way for Chromebooks — and if you're only seeing what's on the surface, you're missing what's most important.
