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One of the surprising, new Chromebooks to show up late in 2024 was the Acer Chromebook Spin 312. With some pretty great specs, a good-looking, minimalist chassis, and an aggressive sale price right out of the gate, I was pretty impressed by this little powerhouse when it first showed up.

The time is soon coming when smart speakers will feel wildly more useful than they do right now.

As we roll into 2025, it’s only right that we get to talk about a new set of development boards that I came across a few weeks back and simply haven’t revisited until lately.

Week of Dec 16 – Dec 20Windows Server 2025 is now available on Google Compute Engine. We are excited to announce the general availability of Windows Server 2025 on Google Compute Engine.

Just before Thanksgiving, Google quietly released the Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band but if you wanted to pick one up for yourself, you would have to purchase it from the Google Store.

Google’s phone is the official smartphone of the Australian Open and will be on-site with a CES-like experience for Tennis fans who attend the event.

Microsoft is a little sneaky. Sure, there’s just one “big” update for Windows 11 each year. But Microsoft’s Windows team is always working on something, and new Windows 11 features are arriving on PCs every month — even outside of those high-profile updates.

One of the more modern design looks you see in most operating systems is the inclusion of rounded corners on open windows.

Google appears to be testing a new loading animation for AI Overviews in Search, and it’s clear that Gemini is the driving force behind the redesign. This updated animation is considerably more dynamic than the current approach, and it may also be hinting at the arrival of Gemini 2.

Well, I didn’t have this on my bingo card for the end of 2024! With all the recent news about Google being on the ropes after being found guilty of holding an illegal search monopoly, Apple has come out swinging in defense of Google.

Splitting your Chromebook screen into two windows is a useful tool for multitasking. This setup is ideal for tasks like research, viewing tutorials, or comparing images and videos.  Chromebook’s split-screen feature makes it quick and easy to set up or undo. Here’s a guide on how to use this function.

Did you get a “Copy operation failed. The file or directory is not usable” error while copying and pasting files on your Chromebook? Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try. The operation failed error appears because of file system incompatibilities, corrupted directories, or insufficient permissions.

Illustration by Carlo Cadenas / The Verge A cyberattack campaign inserted malicious code into multiple Chrome browser extensions as far back as mid-December, Reuters reported yesterday.

Illustration by Carlo Cadenas / The Verge A cyberattack campaign inserted malicious code into multiple Chrome browser extensions as far back as mid-December, Reuters reported yesterday.

Hackers have compromised several popular Chrome extensions with hundreds of thousands of users, TechCrunch reported today. One of the affected extensions is developed by Cyberhaven Inc., a venture-backed cybersecurity provider. The company confirmed the incident in a statement.

I remember when Robby first introduced me to Chromebooks in 2014. I was blown away by their speed and simplicity but over the years I’ve come across a few key accessories that truly add to the Chromebook experience and make it even better.

As a post-Christmas present, Lenovo finally got the 8GB model of the new Chromebook Duet 11″ in stock just yesterday. That model is the one we reviewed and is absolutely the version to get if you plan on keeping this device around for a few years.

Laptop hardware can get very boring at times. Stale periods happen with all the manufacturers and all the operating systems from time to time, and it has been at the root of phone makers trying for wild, new form factors like folding phones and devices with rolling screens.

The computing industry was founded with mainframes intended for the few. Bringing computers to the masses was the work of generations, such as the trailblazers we honor in this story.

More and more, there are Android tips — and then there are Pixel tips. Owning a Google Pixel phone has become a ticket of sorts to a uniquely top-tier type of Android experience.

It’s been a few weeks, but we finally have the best version of the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ back in stock over at Lenovo.

Google Chromebooks are appreciated for their affordability, simplicity, and ease of use. While ChromeOS is generally straightforward compared to macOS, Windows, or other laptop operating systems, occasional issues, such as freezing, may still arise.

If your Chromebook touchscreen is unresponsive, there’s no need to worry. Many issues that lead to a touchscreen not working can often be resolved with simple troubleshooting steps. It may be a minor issue, such as dirt on the screen, or it could be related to software glitches.

The end of the year means it’s time to reflect on what’s really important in life: friends, family — and Windows PC tips. That may sound silly, but I’ve always believed it’s true.

In case you missed it, we recently published our curated list of the best Chromebooks you can buy right now in 2024. It’s a pretty comprehensive roundup, featuring Chromebooks of all shapes, sizes, and price points but we were curious what the Chrome Unboxed Plus community thought.

The Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Google has taken another turn. After a court ruling that wanted to force Google to sell off its Chrome browser, the search giant has countered with a proposal of its own.

Samsung’s foldable ambitions may be taking a bit of a hit. A new report suggests the company is significantly scaling back production plans for its 2025 foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7.

Innovations and new ideas are always changing the educational landscape. It’s true with schooling for young children and adults as well. Whenever a new tool comes out that helps individuals with their learning, it is typically greeted with enthusiasm.

For more than two years, I’ve been working with WinGet daily to monitor and maintain the apps on my Windows 10 and 11 PCs. For those not already in the know, WinGet is the built-in, command-line interface to Microsoft’s Windows Package Manager service.

Editing documents late at night can strain the eyes due to the bright white interface of Google Docs. Although Google has introduced Dark Mode in various apps, its availability in Google Docs could be more consistent.

No more waiting through processing just to view your own clips.

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Google’s been busy weaving Gemini into more and more products, and the one of the latest to get a bit of help from Gemini is Google Assistant on smart speakers.

Gartner has recognized Google as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems for the fifth year in a row.