Running my smart home from a dumb computer.

PCWorld highlights how a 30+ year Windows user switched to ChromeOS, finding relief from Windows’ bloat, slow boot times, and constant troubleshooting issues. Chromebooks offer instant startup, ...

Your Chromebook has an expiration date known as Auto Update Expiry Date (AUE). Essentially, this is the best-by date for Google's official support, and after that point, your laptop will no longer ...

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David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Chromebooks have been around for almost 15 years, and since their launch, they've made some noble attempts to evolve into something beyond just a super cheap laptop for students. It's been a difficult ...

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Two years ago, I ditched my Windows laptop and started using a Chromebook for software development. I haven’t looked back. I was a Windows guy from the very beginning. I used Windows 1.02 on my IBM PS ...

Like any device you use regularly, you may be tempted to leave your Chromebook plugged in for extended periods. That's especially true if you use it at home, where you have an electrical outlet nearby ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you need a device to get your school work done, or you just want something you can use to browse the web and answer emails, a Windows ...