Chromebook

Chromebooks have the stigma of being low-cost, low-power computers designed to cater to the limited needs of offices and schools. That's despite the existence of some models that rival high-end Windows laptops in specs and even in prices. One computing segment that Chromebooks still don't sufficiently address is gaming, but that could be changing soon, at least on the hardware side, thanks to NVIDIA's efforts to push its RTX technology to Arm processors.

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It's often advised to always be on top of updates, especially for critical software like operating systems and web browsers, in order to get the latest security fixes and vulnerability mitigations. That said, that also comes with some risks, especially when the update itself comes with a show-stopping bug. That is the unfortunate scenario that Chrome OS users have suddenly found themselves in after a seemingly small update has locked a good number of them out of the computers.

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The ASUS Chromebook CX9 is the latest in a line of laptop-style machines that run Chrome OS with style and grace. This machine does not fold all the way back like its "Flip" brand brethren, and it does not include a stylus (though it'll support one, eventually). Instead, it's made to be a key entry in the Chrome OS universe from ASUS with a unique vision in industrial design and simple functionality.

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This week ASUS launched a new ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400), ready to roll with the newest version of Chrome OS and up to an 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processor. This device has up to Intel Irix Xe graphics and a proven set of heavy duty chassis. This machine works with US MIL-STD 810H standards so it's ready for basic bumps and drops.

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After popping up out of nowhere last month, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go is ready for primetime. Samsung is launching the new Chromebook today in a WiFi-only model, and it certainly seems safe to say that this is a more budget-minded device than some of Samsung's other Chromebooks. In addition to the WiFi model that's launching today, Samsung will also be launching a model that supports LTE in the next few weeks.

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When it comes to alternative browsers for desktop users on Windows or Mac platforms, there are many options. However, those who use Chromebooks didn't have any alternatives to Chrome until now. Opera has announced that it has launched the world's first alternative browser optimized for Chromebook users.

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Video conferencing has been the name of the game since last year, and Zoom has almost become synonymous with it. While Google continued to push Chromebooks as the perfect devices for work and study, they were ironically ill-equipped to handle the demands of heavy video chats, both in terms of hardware and especially software. It wouldn't be until later that Google's own Meet would land on Chromebooks and other similar platforms have yet to become available in full. That will happen next week when Zoom finally launches a dedicated app for Chromebooks on the Google Play Store.

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After being forced to work or study from their homes, workers and students have started to adopt what has been called a hybrid lifestyle. This new buzzword simply puts a name to what many have already been doing before the pandemic, working or studying in whatever location possible without being tied to desks in the office or at home. To cater to this new generation of computer users, Lenovo is announcing several new products, including two Chromebooks and a portable USB-C monitor, for people with unlimited places to work but with limited budgets.

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Last month, Samsung announced its most powerful Galaxy devices, which, unsurprisingly, were all Windows-powered laptops. This was followed by the almost silent debut of the Galaxy Chromebook Go, Windows laptops powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Compute processors. It appears that Samsung isn't done yet with the laptop form factor but has gone from almost silent to completely silent about the Galaxy Chromebook Go. This time, it comes as a very traditional Chromebook that will most likely put its price tag and optional LTE connectivity as its selling points.

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ASUS has launched a new Chrome OS laptop packing up to AMD's Ryzen 5, with the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 giving a big nod to cloud gaming with its color-blocked WASD keys. The new notebook has a 15.6-inch screen and - though you can of course use all the normal Google apps as with any Chromebook - ASUS is positioning it as a particularly strong Google Stadia partner.

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Microsoft and Samsung enjoy a rather cozy partnership that integrates Samsung's Android phones and Windows 10 PCs almost seamlessly. On select models, one can even run Android apps on desktops and laptops as if they were native Windows programs. It seems almost ironic, then, that Android and Chrome OS don't have that, considering they're made by one and the same company. The could be changing soon and the Chrome OS Phone Hub could indeed allow users to stream apps from their phone to their Chromebook.

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Google is rolling out its previously-announced Nearby Share feature for Chromebooks, making it easier for Chromebook users to share content with Android devices and other laptops running Chrome OS. Not quite sure what to do with the new tool? The company is helping inspire users to give Nearby Share a try by highlighting the ways the team behind the feature has been utilizing the new tool.

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