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A new Chromebook productivity feature worth finding
Give yourself the gift of efficiency with this 20-second ChromeOS upgrade.
Buyer’s guide: How to choose the right business laptops
Business-ready notebooks come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. Here’s how to pick the best laptops for all your users, whether you’re leasing or buying outright.
Is ChromeOS right for you? A 4-question quiz to find out
Chromebooks aren't like regular computers — so are they right for your needs? These four questions will help you find the answer.
Google Smart Lock: The complete guide
Google Smart Lock can simplify your security and save you time across both Android and ChromeOS. Are you taking advantage of all it has to offer?
PC sales fall off a cliff
The sale of personal computers, which surged as companies turned to hybrid and remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, fell sharply in the third quarter. The release of Windows 11 and its first annual update seemed to have no effect....
Decline in PC and tablet shipments will continue through 2023, says IDC
The pessimistic outlook is due to inflation, the weakening global economy, and a surge in buying over the past two years.
Android, ChromeOS, and the future of app discovery
Hardly anyone's noticing, but something incredibly interesting is shaping up at the intersection of Google's Android and ChromeOS platforms.
Old PCs can find new life with Google ChromeOS Flex
Do you have Macs and PCs from the last ten years running outdated OSes or gathering dust? Want to use them with a modern, safe operating system? It's time to check out Google ChromeOS Flex.
The killer calendar app your Chromebook's been missing
Got Chrome OS? Get ready for a massive productivity upgrade.
Chromebooks: Desktops you can trust to be there
When a PC goes south, there’s often little you can do to get back to work. With a Chromebook, if one fails, you just get another one, and you’re back in business.
Want a good Windows experience? Focus first on hardware
There are a variety of versions of Windows 10 and 11 available, and picking the right one depends on your security needs. But first, don’t skimp on hardware.
PC sales start to slow after two years of pandemic-driven growth
After two years of explosive growth, global PC shipments are starting to slow, according to IDC.
4 buried treasures that'll transform your Chrome OS experience
These new out-of-sight switches will save you time and make your Chromebook significantly smarter. So what are you waiting for?
Android tablets? Chromebook tablets? How Google thinks both can thrive
With Google renewing its focus on Android tablets, what's in the cards for the future of Chrome OS? Here, for the first time, are some inside answers.
A fascinating twist at the intersection of Android and Chrome OS
Think you've seen all there is to see with Google's Android-Chrome-OS alignment? Think again, baby.
New Lenovo devices look to power hybrid working
At MWC 2022, Lenovo announced a raft of new devices aimed at helping remote and hybrid workers.
Meet Chrome OS Flex, Google's new weapon for desktop domination
Is that an old Windows system or a current Chrome OS computer? Google's getting ready to blur the lines of desktop computing in some seriously shape-shifting ways.
Supply chain, semi-conductor issues slam PC shipments
The same supply chain issues facing other industries slowed PC sales during the past two quarters, meaning enterprises can expect to wait up to a full quarter before receiving orders, according to research firm Gartner.
Microsoft touts first PCs to ship natively with secure Pluton chip
Along with thwarting malware, the Pluton chip handles BitLocker, Windows Hello, and System Guard and might help prevent physical insider attacks. The technology is also being used in Azure Sphere in the cloud.
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