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Windows 11: Just say no
In a few weeks, Windows 11 will arrive. Should you upgrade to it? Let me answer with a question: "Should you stop hitting your head against the wall?"
3 smart shortcuts for a curiously hidden Chrome OS command
Chromebook owners, take note: These are the shortcuts you've been missing.
How to check if your PC can run Windows 11
Microsoft has re-released its PC Health Check app, but not everyone can use it. Here’s how to use the tool and two third-party alternatives to assess a PC’s ability to upgrade to Windows 11.
Chromebook cheat sheet: How to get started
Got a new Chromebook? This guide will help you navigate the ever-expanding world of Chromebook apps and figure out how to make the most of Chrome OS.
Rethinking the smartphone for collaboration — or the PC for voice
How Qualcomm could create this decade’s BlackBerry.
The best new Chrome OS feature you aren’t yet using
This hidden Chromebook gem is well worth your while to uncover.
Is it finally time for Apple’s M1X MacBook Pro?
If you’ve been building up your IT budget in expectation of a new iPhone you might also want to keep in mind the expected M1X-powered MacBook Pro.
The most important Chrome OS feature of 2021 isn't coming from Google
What a weird and wild twist for the ever-evolving Chromebook saga.
Why worry with Windows 11 when you've got Chromebooks (and Chrome OS)?
What does Windows 11 really bring to the table? Better security (maybe) and Android compatibility, yes. But don't Chromebooks already have that covered?
‘Chrome OS’ on any device: Deploying CloudReady in the enterprise
While devices running CloudReady OS aren’t true Chromebooks, they offer an attractive option for enterprise use. Here’s how to deploy and manage CloudReady devices at your organization.
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.
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.
PC shipment gains continue as students, workers remain remote
Last year’s supply-chain disruptions and increased demand brought on by the pandemic both contributed to the sustained growth.
Skimping on drive space means Windows 10 update woes
Too many users have encountered the dreaded “Windows needs more space” message when trying to update Windows 10. Here’s the bare minimum drive space business and IT professionals should shoot for.
Why 16 is the new 8 for Windows 10
Microsoft’s Teams collaboration platform has become something of a memory hog, meaning Windows 10 users need at least 16GB of RAM to keep things running smoothly.
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.
The case of the missing laptop RAM
One of the best tech support programs in the industry has been Dell's ProSupport program, which routinely answers within 10 seconds and offers excellent techs who truly try to help. It also offers a next-day onsite repair program...
