How-To Geek - Chromebook & Chrome OS

Lenovo’s New Tiny PC Has Google ChromeOS

Corbin Davenport — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:53:31 GMT

Chromebooks come in all shapes and sizes, but some of them aren't laptops at all. There are a few desktop computers with Google ChromeOS, and Lenovo just introduced a new super-compact option: the Lenovo Chromebox Micro.

What Is a Chromebook Plus Laptop?

Bemfica de Oliva — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:21 GMT

The Chromebook Plus program was announced by Google in late 2023. Simply put, it's a set of hardware specifications that, if met or exceeded, ensure a laptop running ChromeOS offers an above-average user experience. Here's how it's different from a regular Chromebook.

ASUS Just Revealed a Detachable Chromebook

Arol Wright — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:35:17 GMT

We've seen a lot of spins on the classic laptop formula over the past decade, like two-in-one laptops, where a laptop can double as a tablet, and detachable laptops, where we have essentially a tablet that can be docked and used as a laptop. The latter segment has largely folded into tablets, but we still see the occasional "detachable laptop" launch now and then. Now, ASUS has released a Chromebook that's more like a "Chrometab" of sorts and helps blur the line between Android tablets and ChromeOS.

The Best Budget Chromebooks in 2023

Goran Damnjanovic — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:11:11 GMT

While Chromebooks are generally affordable laptops, you can save even more money if you know where to look. You can get a fantastic Chromebook for under $400 if you're willing to make some compromises.

The Best Chromebooks of 2023

Joe Fedewa — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:00:34 GMT

Today's Chromebooks rival Windows PCs and Macs in functionality and quality. These "glorified web browsers" running Chrome OS are capable of everything you need for school or work, editing photos, and can even run Android and Linux apps.

Get Ready for ”Chromebook Plus” Laptops

Corbin Davenport — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:00:32 GMT

It can be difficult to tell at glance which laptops are low-end and which ones are more premium, especially when you're dealing with different storage solutions, screen technologies, and confusing Intel CPU names. Chromebooks have that problem too, and Google has been quietly working on a solution: the best Chromebooks will now be branded as "Chromebook Plus" laptops.

AirDrop for Android: How to Use Android Nearby Share

Joe Fedewa — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:00:00 GMT

iPhones and Macs have a handy feature called "AirDrop" that makes it a breeze to share content between devices. Google's equivalent is called "Nearby Share," and it's something you should know how to use. Let's use AirDrop for Android.

Your Chromebook Can Stream Apps From Your Android Phone

Corbin Davenport — Thu, 11 May 2023 16:46:05 GMT

Google has been working to integrate Chromebooks more closely with Android phones over the past few years. Now you can even see your apps on your phone... on your Chromebook.

Chromebooks Now Have a Google Photos-Powered Video Editor

Arol Wright — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:05:13 GMT

Google announced last year that it was building a new video editor tied into Google Photos, mostly aimed at Chromebooks. Now you can finally try it out.

Chromebooks Now Have Kill Switches for the Camera & Mic

Arol Wright — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:21:57 GMT

Nearly every Chromebook has a built-in microphone and camera, and you don't usually have to worry about malware taking them over, but there still needs to be better controls for them. Google is trying to fix that with a new feature rolling out.