<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar UK in Chromebooks ]]> https://www.techradar.com/uk/computing/laptops/chromebooks Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Google's $3 USB stick for revamping old laptops with ChromeOS Flex has sold out — and proves I was right about Chromebooks ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/googles-usd3-usb-stick-for-revamping-old-laptops-with-chromeos-flex-has-sold-out-and-proves-i-was-right-about-chromebooks eYGqsBfpeDujTwCehz4r7k Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 +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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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 <![CDATA[ Why isn’t print dead? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-isnt-print-dead wdNCg8Fqyb5eYjgrsxdy4c Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:29:13 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:09:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) review: a great, if not mind-blowing, refresh ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/acer-chromebook-plus-516-ge-2024 UGiYF4DQW6ytbzAuaCVE2c Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:08:35 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:23:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google wants to put more AI in Chromebooks - and it's using Android to help it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/google-wants-to-put-more-ai-in-chromebooks-and-its-using-android-to-help-it 5VLzG4RxHELd5gK6vFYhXA Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:43:39 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:34:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Take note Microsoft – Google's Chromebook shows how AI in PCs should be done ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/take-note-microsoft-googles-chromebook-shows-how-ai-in-pcs-should-be-done Wjc5bqkMVqMqD6iBpzbLam Sat, 08 Jun 2024 12:00:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 new AI features coming to Chromebook Plus laptops – and more features for all Chromebooks ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/3-new-ai-features-coming-to-chromebook-plus-and-chromebook-laptops djtaYuP9dCoPZevMmtMg88 Wed, 29 May 2024 12:10:39 +0000 Wed, 29 May 2024 12:11:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Acer's new Chromebook Plus model may be the low-cost laptop gamers have been waiting for ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/acers-new-chromebook-plus-model-may-be-the-low-cost-laptop-gamers-have-been-waiting-for uiCKDcTHLkm8txdWj8quiE Tue, 28 May 2024 23:32:53 +0000 Thu, 30 May 2024 23:38:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel's new CPUs may sound weak, but they could be great news for affordable Chromebooks ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/cpu/intels-new-cpus-may-sound-weak-but-they-could-be-great-news-for-affordable-chromebooks 73BWQ4fVcoLkmJRsk9gDGJ Thu, 16 May 2024 10:02:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is making Chromebooks better entertainment machines thanks to the addition of spatial audio ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/google-is-making-chromebooks-better-entertainment-machines-thanks-to-the-addition-of-spatial-audio XT2u9EgaXjS8xX5ct7qXYD Mon, 13 May 2024 16:41:27 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:34:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chromebook owners are getting a much-wanted feature – a central hub to find all the best apps for their laptop ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/chromebook-owners-are-getting-a-much-wanted-feature-a-central-hub-to-find-all-the-best-apps-for-their-laptop u5mghruBWeyBb3ix2Z8q7c Thu, 09 May 2024 12:02:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ ChromeOS adopts a new default font – and surprisingly, I don’t hate it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/chromeos-adopts-a-new-default-font-and-surprisingly-i-dont-hate-it rv82SkFcWM4Gau4VnLCcFZ Sun, 05 May 2024 15:00:38 +0000