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Is Your Chromebook Protected Against Meltdown?

Google has published a list of all known Chrome OS devices, detailing which are currently vulnerable to Meltdown, and which require patching. The good news is most Chromebooks are either already safe from attack or have a fix on the way. However, a handful of devices are at risk. Meltdown and Spectre are two new… read more »

You Can Now Use Microsoft Office on a Chromebook

It looks as though Microsoft Office is finally available on Chrome OS. It isn’t available on every single Chromebook, and you may still need an Office 365 subscription to take full advantage. But still, this brings to an end one of the major reasons some people reject Chromebooks. Chromebooks are amazing devices. They’re small, light,… read more »

The 7 Most Common Chromebook Errors and How to Fix Them

Chromebooks are delightfully robust machines. Things rarely go wrong, and they can take a real hammering before they eventually give up the ghost. It puts them in stark contrast to most Windows laptops and Macs. And because Chromebooks are so cheap, it’s not the end of the world if your laptop does go to the… read more »

How to Close Unresponsive Chromebook Apps

Have a frozen app that’s locking up your Chromebook? Thankfully, it’s not difficult to close it and move on. This is one of the basic skills that every Chromebook owner should know. Thanks to Chrome’s built-in task manager, it’s easy to force close any misbehaving processes: Open the Chrome browser and select the three-dot Menu… read more »

20 Tips Every First-Time Chromebook User Should Know

So you’ve taken the time to consider the Chromebook’s upsides and downsides and decided to get one? Great choice! I got my first Chromebook several months ago and I’ve never been happier with a laptop. And while your mileage may vary, I’m sure you’ll be happy with yours too. But Chromebooks do come with a… read more »

What’s the Best Chromebook for Performance in 2017?

Chromebooks, long seen as “casual use only” laptops, never emphasized performance. But as Chrome apps continue to mature and impress, people are starting to use Chromebooks in a professional capacity — myself included — and for that, performance does matter. So what’s the best Chromebook for performance? Of the things to consider before buying a… read more »

Switching to Chromebook: 8 Apps to Replace Your Desktop Favorites

I recently acquired a Chromebook and I couldn’t be happier. The device itself is incredibly lightweight and portable yet robust with superb performance (Acer Chromebook 14 for Work in case you were wondering). It makes me want to work, which explains the huge boost to my overall productivity. Acer Chromebook for Work, 14″ Full HD,… read more »

Get a $180 Chromebook, Discounted Musical Instruments, and More [US/CA]

It feels like it’s Black Friday already with the crazy deals you can get. There’s a $ 180 Chromebook, a $ 148 soundbar from Samsung, Yamaha keyboards and guitars, vacuum cleaners, Bluetooth speakers, and much more. US Deals Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook ($ 179.99, 35% Off) Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook – Celeron 3855U, 4GB RAM,… read more »

How to Decide If a Chromebook Is Right For You

Ever since purchasing an Acer Chromebook 15 over a year ago, I’ve been smitten with it. The low power consumption, ease of use, and mobility of it makes it a dream come true for a writer like me, but is a Chromebook for everyone? In a word: No. There is a time and a place… read more »

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