<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Chromebooks ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/chromebooks Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ This excellent value Chromebook has everything you need for work and everyday use for under $250 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/best-buy-slashes-usd170-off-the-asus-cx14-chromebook-plus ViwvG8mUpP3ovPHMk6ZoLE Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is 8GB of RAM enough for a laptop in 2026? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/is-8gb-of-ram-enough-for-a-laptop-in-2026 WfWEAQS5AhKfeayosWRqjX Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been testing Chromebooks for more than eight years, and these are the only Cyber Monday deals I'd consider ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/ive-been-testing-chromebooks-for-more-than-eight-years-and-these-are-the-only-cyber-monday-deals-id-consider BQiw5WQqaJ9j69gmPbea5Z Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:14:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Mac and Windows, this surprisingly powerful Chromebook is a great price for Black Friday ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/forget-mac-and-windows-this-surprisingly-powerful-chromebook-is-a-great-price-for-black-friday 6a5oYmoJdWawjmgPMEyMzJ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:29:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've tested dozens of Chromebooks, and these are the ones I'd actually recommend buying this Black Friday ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/ive-tested-dozens-of-chromebooks-and-these-are-the-ones-id-actually-recommend-buying-this-black-friday 8n8aqCzEZjsHuWtVe3XkTi Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:57:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android-powered desktop PCs are coming – and I think they'll be an exciting step up from ChromeOS ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/desktop-pcs/android-powered-desktop-pcs-are-coming-and-i-think-theyll-be-an-exciting-step-up-from-chromeos 3AF942yueYcNCHLK9TbS7K Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:01:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Best Buy discount might be the best Black Friday gaming laptop deal so far – save $500 on the Asus TUF A16 with RTX 5070 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/this-best-buy-discount-might-be-the-best-black-friday-gaming-laptop-deal-so-far-save-usd500-on-the-asus-tuf-a16-with-rtx-5070 thZQA455xcPUqwxoVV78uQ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:35:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 30% discount on the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is probably the best early Black Friday Chromebook deal I've seen so far ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/this-30-percent-discount-on-the-acer-chromebook-plus-515-is-probably-the-best-early-black-friday-chromebook-deal-ive-seen-so-far KupacaYi82qdBsKxdNxa4T Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:02:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ This laptop is powered by a processor that was discontinued when Obama was president, but for $49, you can use it as a doorstop in a pinch ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/ok-this-laptop-is-powered-by-a-processor-that-was-discontinued-when-obama-was-president-but-for-usd49-you-can-use-it-as-a-doorstop-in-a-pinch jD9stERXNdzKE3EVAzAN4M Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:32:51 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:35:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dell Chromebook 3120 review: the ideal device for your studies – but you’ll want to use it with a mouse ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/dell-chromebook-3120-review EMdipvn4Yy9uSMqNSzM7si Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:38:49 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:25:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS Chromebook CX15 review: a better performer than its seriously budget price tag might lead you to believe ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/asus-chromebook-cx15-review TmFkejL8qyc6G6dsEzeh85 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:16:32 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:25:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Need a new laptop? Check out this amazing value HP Chromebook for $399 at Best Buy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/need-a-new-laptop-check-out-this-amazing-value-hp-chromebook-for-usd399-at-best-buy wGN3yajR6hqeTcPaQwQ8mc Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't buy a new Windows 11 laptop, Google argues, get a Chromebook Plus as it's the "laptop that has never had a virus" ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/dont-buy-a-new-windows-11-laptop-google-argues-get-a-chromebook-plus-as-its-the-laptop-that-has-never-had-a-virus NVA5cE8Rzv5gbzHhy7X959 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:59:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I’ve seen it, it’s incredible’: Qualcomm CEO hypes new desktop Android OS that sounds like a genuine game-changer ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/ive-seen-it-its-incredible-qualcomm-ceo-hypes-new-desktop-android-os-that-sounds-like-a-genuine-game-changer eK3kM53dhTrFAHVhLLzTm5 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:50:52 +0000 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:29:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed Lenovo’s new Chromebook Plus and was enthralled by its design and performance – but I’m not sure it’s worth its Windows-laptop price tag ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/lenovo-chromebook-plus-14-inch-review U6pxEzArmVjQ5TvSzzGw9E Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:15:49 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:25:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are Chromebooks good for students? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/are-chromebooks-good-for-students TK6YL68NC4nhL7oS9cXfFP Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:05:52 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:08:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ At $249, this HP Chromebook is a great buy if you need a cheap laptop ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/at-usd249-this-hp-chromebook-is-a-great-buy-if-you-need-a-cheap-laptop VFCjAxaTH3QBvPg4EYybx4 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:03:00 +0000 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:11:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is an excellent laptop for students - get $150 off in the Labor Day sales ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/this-samsung-galaxy-chromebook-plus-is-an-excellent-laptop-for-students-get-usd150-off-in-the-best-buy-labor-day-sale vWq3pt6K7PL6ZAnJnzSNA6 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:38:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This super-cheap HP Chromebook is a back-to-school bargain for $129 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/this-super-cheap-hp-chromebook-is-a-back-to-school-bargain-for-usd129 6Q8XoUrshQc2hewYKz8WAj Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:07:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of the best cheap Chromebooks for students is now $279 at Best Buy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/one-of-the-best-cheap-chromebooks-for-students-is-now-usd279-at-best-buy PT2uKqVCxKBJpSRxxc2z8k Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:21:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used the Acer Chromebook Spin 312 for all kinds of tasks, and it handles most of them well – just not at the same time ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/i-used-the-acer-chromebook-spin-312-for-all-kinds-of-tasks-and-it-handles-most-of-them-well-just-not-at-the-same-time MJneSzmA3mu3sywnsLGJsj Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:10:37 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:24:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 and liked its large display and fast performance – but it doesn’t have the best battery life ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/acer-chromebook-plus-516-review MEAJazZRwi38UDCGndyZJF Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:10:34 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:24:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chromebook vs Chromebook Plus: which is better for students? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/chromebook-vs-chromebook-plus-which-is-better-for-students 2HaFCjBeK8k9B37M4WCi5n Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:28:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 and was impressed by its display and performance, but it can get loud under load ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/acer-chromebook-plus-514-review JV2p3w2xhJfU3U3e5kgZ4H Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:37:21 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:24:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 and loved its design and display, but its weak specs hold it back from true greatness ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/samsung-galaxy-chromebook-2-360-review XxVsfWE7fitqrGi8HTe34B Thu, 29 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:23:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ A powerful new AI tool is coming to Chromebooks to vastly increase productivity ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/a-powerful-new-ai-tool-is-coming-to-chromebooks-to-vastly-increase-productivity uEQDtZ9fJvkHKqLoYLh5Go Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:02:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chromebooks aren't dead! Acer has just launched 7 new ChromeOS laptops aimed at students and professionals ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/chromebooks-arent-dead-acer-has-just-launched-7-new-chromeos-laptops-aimed-at-students-and-professionals qJQRWeVtj6ENnVMiCLSGsA Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:51:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent several days with the HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch, and it surprised me with just how well it performs ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/hp-chromebook-plus-15.6-inch-review HJp7tGb3RSzJkoons2AZp9 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:48:03 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:21:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used the Asus Chromebook CM14 for everything from productivity to gaming and found its performance as light as its weight ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/asus-chromebook-cm14-review coJPa8YDuQgcmZj4EtanyA Sat, 08 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:20:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are you an educator or student? Google's new features for Chromebooks and more will make your life way easier ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chrome/are-you-an-educator-or-student-googles-new-features-for-chromebooks-and-more-will-make-your-life-way-easier RVU8aLh8GKVU8wocrkb9YS Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:43:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shopping last minute for a Chromebook? Here are 5 things to avoid ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/shopping-last-minute-for-a-chromebook-here-are-5-things-to-avoid EruT3iGz7Mqf766LSiGkqM Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:07:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to prepare for the Windows 10 shutdown ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-prepare-for-the-windows-10-shutdown QpVQxx6ZqtATi3TyyCgE8f Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:50:02 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:08:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Black Friday might be over, but you can still pick up a super-cheap laptop thanks to these Cyber Monday Chromebook deals ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/black-friday-might-be-over-but-you-can-still-pick-up-a-super-cheap-laptop-thanks-to-these-cyber-monday-chromebook-deals nSqRerH6ymUVkY2fNXSV8 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:13:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google might have a radical plan to beat Apple’s iPad – turn ChromeOS into Android and take over the tablet world ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/google-might-have-a-radical-plan-to-beat-apples-ipad-turn-chromeos-into-android-and-take-over-the-tablet-world Lyw3ZehAR5VuwGTwGerHNi Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:06:38 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:34:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google might resurrect Pixel laptop as a high-end Chromebook to take on MacBook Pro and Surface Laptop ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/google-might-resurrect-pixel-laptop-as-a-high-end-chromebook-to-take-on-macbook-pro-and-surface-laptop njWYLDZFZjWEs3ZSZDLbnP Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:05:21 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:34:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Major ChromeOS update brings tons of new features – and shows it’s closer than ever to matching Windows and macOS ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/major-chromeos-update-brings-tons-of-new-features-and-shows-its-closer-than-ever-to-matching-windows-and-macos wYQgJSRtneRHvAjBtVCG6E Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:10:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Chromebook might soon get one of the Google Pixel 9's best features ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/your-chromebook-might-soon-get-one-of-the-google-pixel-9s-best-features B2oUKScAQh22ZKdapRJFsU Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:33:34 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:34:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chromebook acting weird? Try Google’s new ChromeOS ‘Sanitize’ tool – a lighter, friendlier fix than the full-wipe ‘Powerwash‘ feature ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/chromebook-acting-weird-try-googles-new-chromeos-sanitize-tool-a-lighter-friendlier-fix-than-the-full-wipe-powerwash-feature 6gigTdkPbF2vDrHw77WnqH Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:31:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to print from a Chromebook ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/how-to-print-from-a-chromebook dgdosHPA8UHRUXnERxEtgH Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:47:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to use a Chromebook ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/how-to-use-a-chromebook sWnSDRRcWt3HKSeqLP5AMZ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Great news for Chromebook users: one of Windows 11’s best features just landed in ChromeOS ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/great-news-for-chromebook-users-one-of-windows-11s-best-features-just-landed-in-chromeos pA3Q5d7GKf2NSsKvH6BmjY Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:27:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Calling all students – fancy a last-minute Chromebook deal? There’s a massive £100 off the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 right now at Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/calling-all-students-fancy-a-last-minute-chromebook-deal-theres-a-massive-pound100-off-the-lenovo-ideapad-slim-3-right-now-at-amazon 9BEMXRheSLy6uFDzmTeXjJ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:11:44 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:35:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo's next Chromebook could be a powerhouse fueled by artificial intelligence ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/lenovos-next-chromebook-could-be-a-powerhouse-fuled-by-artificial-intelligence NwwmD9SZcgGLPU24wcrzLV Sat, 17 Aug 2024 01:00:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here’s a list of all the changes coming to your Chromebook with ChromeOS 127 now rolling out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/heres-a-list-of-all-the-changes-coming-to-your-chromebook-with-chromeos-127-now-rolling-out Qbfo4L8J5M5tJ5HE5bzRVj Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:01:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is the best cheap laptop for students of all ages - and it’s on sale right now ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/the-lenovo-ideapad-slim-3-chromebook-is-the-best-cheap-laptop-for-students-of-all-ages-and-its-on-sale-right-now khBdvXpmhiogHg7PFYvgUe Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:18:29 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:35:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's new AI feature for Chromebooks could do the impossible and fix your Bluetooth issues ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/googles-new-ai-feature-for-chromebooks-could-do-the-impossible-and-fix-your-bluetooth-issues QtKwSEuHJBNiWPtXcFHhcV Tue, 06 Aug 2024 03:00:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ The highly rated Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 is heavily discounted just in time for school ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech/the-highly-rated-lenovo-ideapad-duet-5-is-heavily-discounted-just-in-time-for-school TF3mYPWVqVnvqgZSUaLnfX Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:00:04 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:35:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ How a tiny acquisition could topple Microsoft's business empire ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-a-tiny-acquisition-could-topple-microsofts-business-empire xtdUSayFtSgduoaH7nRpCa Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:52:51 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:08:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beat the post-Prime Day FOMO and take advantage of these stellar Chromebook deals ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/beat-the-post-prime-day-fomo-and-take-advantage-of-these-stellar-chromebook-deals GBMoaqNYUZJgZ6gEHaoyqf Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:40:41 +0000 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:17:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you're looking for a great Prime Day Chromebook deal, look no further: these are the best discounts around ]]> https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/if-youre-looking-for-a-great-prime-day-chromebook-deal-look-no-further-these-are-the-best-discounts-around d3JT7aniXJAYp5nutxybZM Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:14:28 +0000 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:47:01 +0000