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Chrome Address Bar Actions

How to activate your Chromebook's crafty new shortcut system

Get early access to Google's ChromeOS keyboard shortcut customizer with these quick 'n' simple steps.

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Apple Silicon remains the star of WWDC

I don’t believe for one second that Vision Pro could exist without Apple Silicon, which is why Apple’s processors are the true stars of its developer show.

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Who wants a regular laptop with a 100-in. screen?

The augmented reality PC is finally here. Though the PC is real, the display is virtual — even Apple might make one!

Google ChromeOS Multitasking

20 seconds to smarter Chromebook multitasking

Ready to give your ChromeOS productivity a pleasant push forward? Google's magnificent new multitasking improvement is exactly what you need.

Android, Chrome OS

Android, ChromeOS, and Google's cloudy vision for a connected future

Android and ChromeOS are about to come closer together than ever, but Google's latest line-blurring twist raises more questions than answers.

Chrome OS Features

Got a Chromebook? Get early access to an awesome new interface enhancement

A hearty productivity booster is in the works for Google's ChromeOS software, and you can activate on your own Chromebook this second — if you know the trick.

Chrome OS Changes

With ChromeOS in 2023, Google's got its eye on the enterprise

Google gives us a glimpse at the next steps for its ChromeOS platform and how Chromebooks are gearing up to get down to business.

New MacBook Pro M2 Pro 2023

Apple unveils new Macs with faster M2 Pro, M2 Max chips

The new processors in the MacBook Pro and Mac mini deliver significant performance gains — and 22-hour battery life.

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How to buy PCs for your enterprise

IT has several judgments to make in deciding which Windows PCs — and other business computers like Macs and Chromebooks — should make up its computing fleet. Most aren’t about the PCs themselves.

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It’s 2023 — time for new Windows hardware?

If the new year means a new Windows laptop, you’ll want to choose smartly. Here’s what to keep in mind if it’s time to upgrade.

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Tips for new tech devices

Tips, tricks, apps and advice for getting the most out of iPhones and iPads, Android devices, Macs, Windows 10 and 11 PCs, and Chromebooks.

Chromebook Trackpad Gestures

7 hidden tricks for your Chromebook trackpad

You'd never know it, but your Chromebook's trackpad holds some of the finest time-saving shortcuts ChromeOS has to offer.

ChromeOS Virtual Desks

A new Chromebook productivity feature worth finding

Give yourself the gift of efficiency with this 20-second ChromeOS upgrade.

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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.

ChromeOS

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.

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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?

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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....

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The evolution of the MacBook

From the early PowerBook to the latest MacBook Air, we explore the evolution of Apple's laptops and the innovative changes each generation brought.

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