Tech Republic Cloud

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Jack Wallen offers up what he believes are the best of the best Chromebooks to purchase for the remainder of 2021.

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Tech Republic Cloud

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Adjust a few settings, install an extension, select files and you can work without an internet connection on a Chromebook.

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Tech Republic Cloud

JUNE 30, 2021

Jack Wallen has been a supporter of Chromebooks for years and believes they are more relevant than ever. Find out why.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 18, 2023

About Chromebooks points to a recent code commit message noting the cancellation of Agah, Hades and Herobrine boards, all of which had one feature in common: support for Nvidia discrete GPUs. Now, it seems those plans have been modified. Bummer, eh? Read Entire Article

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Tech Republic Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2021

When Jack Wallen's Chromebook Pixel fell out of support, he wanted to keep that machine working. See what he did to eke out a bit more time from the equipment.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

DECEMBER 29, 2023

For those of us who rely on Chromebooks for work, that's fantastic. More than any other platform, Google's ChromeOS is in a constant state of evolution — and if you blink for a minute, you're bound to miss some promising new possibility or progression.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Chromebooks are versatile laptop alternatives that come in a wealth of shapes, sizes, and prices. Use our guide to help you pick the best Chromebook, whatever your budget or needs.

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Tech Republic

JUNE 2, 2022

Pick up the stylus you use with your Chromebook and take as many pages of handwritten notes as you need in the Cursive app. The post How to take notes on a Chromebook with Cursive appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tech Republic

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Start with Google Maps and Google Earth, then explore more than 15 other map apps that work well on a Chromebook. The post How to make the most of maps on a Chromebook appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tech Republic Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If you're a regular user of Linux on a Chromebook, you should be backing up your Linux apps and files. Jack Wallen shows you how.

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TechSpot

MARCH 22, 2022

Google has now started to pull back the curtain on its plans for supporting Steam on Chromebooks. This week, the company opened an alpha for users with recent Chromebooks after prematurely announcing its plans last week. Google's FAQ lays out the instructions, system requirements, known issues, and a selection of.

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Tech Republic Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you're a Google Docs power user who works with a Chromebook, this is one handy tip you'll want to implement.

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2020

The best Chromebooks for every type of user The best Chromebooks aren’t just laptops that run a few Android apps anymore. Chromebooks can cover a wide variety of computing needs now, and a good Chromebook can be more useful than a mediocre Windows laptop. The Best Chromebooks in 2020. Asus Chromebook Flip C434.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Google released the beta Steam client for Chromebooks this week. It still only supports a few devices, but the beta's system requirements are lower than the alpha's.

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Tech Republic Cloud

JUNE 9, 2021

Jack Wallen shows you how to enable it for your Chromebook. Chrome OS now enjoys the Nearby Share feature found in Android.

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Tech Republic

APRIL 28, 2022

But not many people realize that, thanks to iCloud, you can use several Apple apps on a Chromebook, too. The post How to use an iPhone with a Chromebook appeared first on TechRepublic. Google offers many mobile apps for iPhone, such as Gmail, Calendar and Google Drive.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 2, 2022

Tablet shipment growth was flat in the second quarter of 2022 but the story is even worse for Chromebooks as shipments declined sharply over the last three months compared to the same time a year ago.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 10, 2021

Jack Wallen walks you through the process of using DNS-over-HTTPS on your Chromebook for a more secure experience.

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The Verge

JANUARY 30, 2021

According to analysts, Chromebooks had an incredible 2020, with the last quarter being the strongest ever for Google’s laptops ( via 9to5Google ). The firms disagree on how much growth this is when compared to 2019, but both estimate that it’s a lot: Gartner estimates that Chromebooks are up 80 percent, while Canalys says it’s 109 percent.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 7, 2021

As Chromebooks continue to mature, device makers have also started to incorporate a wider variety of components. This year, Acer is announcing its first AMD Ryzen-based offering in the Chromebook Spin 514. Read more.

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TechSpot

APRIL 24, 2023

According to a recent report from the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund, schools are now starting to see these Chromebooks fail and create piles of electronic waste. What's particularly annoying is that in many instances, the hardware in these systems is still perfectly fine. Read Entire Article

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Gizmodo

JULY 21, 2021

It might seem like an antithesis to the way you should be using a Chromebook, but the decidedly ginormous Acer Chromebook 317 is best used while sitting at a desk. And really, that’s the point behind the world’s first 17-inch Chromebook. Read more.

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Venture Beast

AUGUST 18, 2020

Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service is launching on Google Chromebooks, which means that distance learning can easily become distance gaming. Read More.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 2, 2021

For a more secure experience, use DNS-over-HTTPS on your Chromebook. Jack Wallen shows you how.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Overall, Chromebooks are more eco-friendly than the competition, consuming up to 46 percent less energy. As they consume less power, their battery life tends to last longer than similar devices. Maybe this is why over 50 million students and teachers use them daily.

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The Verge

AUGUST 6, 2020

This is the best Chromebook of 2020 so far Several Chromebooks came out this year vying to become the best “premium” Chromebook of 2020. Two big factors set Acer’s Chromebook Spin 713 apart from the rest. There’s no other way to say it: this is the best Chromebook I’ve used this year. The first is its 3:2 display.

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Gizmodo

JULY 6, 2021

Google pushed out a small Chrome OS update at the tail end of June, and now Chromebook users are seeing performance issues as a result. One of the chief issues is absurdly high CPU usage that can slow your Chromebook to a crawl. Read more.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A pricey but delightful surprise It wasn’t too long ago that the idea of paying $800 for a Chromebook would get you laughed out of a room. Chromebook Duet is one of the best bargains in today’s laptop market. So I opened up my review unit of Asus’ $828 Chromebook CX5 prepared to complain. In some circles, it still will.

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The Verge

JUNE 16, 2020

Google is partnering with Parallels to bring native Microsoft Office applications and other legacy enterprise Windows applications to Chromebooks. Parallels Desktop will be integrated natively into Chrome OS, improving performance and enabling offline access for these applications on Chromebooks.

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The Verge

JANUARY 27, 2022

Google’s ambitions for gaming-focused Chromebooks might be close to reality. After years of teasing Steam for Chrome OS and even Nvidia demoing support for DLSS and ray tracing on Arm-based Chromebooks, references to new gaming Chromebooks have now been spotted in test versions of Chrome OS.

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Tech Republic Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Here's a handy tip you'll want to use If you're a Google Docs power user who works with a Chromebook,

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The Verge

JULY 31, 2020

Chrome OS will run Android and Windows apps side by side Google revealed earlier this year that it’s planning to support Windows applications on Chromebooks thanks to a partnership with Parallels. Businesses will also need relatively modern Chromebooks to run Parallels Desktop. Windows apps running on Chrome OS.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

MAY 31, 2023

The best part of that setup is that unlike most other platforms — including even Android — Google's latest and greatest ChromeOS features are typically tucked away behind a special switch and available on any Chromebook long before they're launched to the masses. To read this article in full, please click here

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The Verge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The idea is that companies and schools (as well as individuals) can convert old, slow systems into Chromebooks rather than throwing them out — Chrome OS is a less demanding operating system for these machines to run than Windows 10 is. CloudReady offers a free version for personal use, as well as paid tiers for enterprise and education.

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TechSpot

JULY 26, 2021

The best Chromebooks have transformed from cheap, disposable computers to versatile, multifaceted devices that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. But which one is the best for you?

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TechSpot

JULY 20, 2021

First announced at CES 2021, the CX9 is a 14-inch Chromebook equipped with your choice of 11th gen Intel CPU (up to an Intel Core i7-1165G7) and as much as 16GB of LPDDR4 RAM. Elsewhere, you’ll find up to 512GB of PCIe gen 3 SSD storage, Intel Iris Xe graphics,

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

I lived with the first Chromebook prototype, the Cr-48, and have used Chromebooks as part of my own personal computing setup in varying capacities ever since. I've been covering Chrome OS closely since the start.

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