Chromebooks are a tempting option for the budget-conscious, especially if you’re looking for a new computer that you can easily take on the go. The main thing to keep in mind when comparing a laptop to a Chromebook is that it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison. The main difference, besides price, is the operating system. If you’re used …
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Lenovo ThinkPad X13s: Battery Life So Long You Can Leave the Charger Home
Lenovo announced a slew of new business laptops at Mobile World Congress, but two of the most interesting ones happen to be the smallest — the ThinkBook 13s Gen 4 i and ThinkPad X13s Gen 1. The all-new ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 is the first true business Windows on Snapdragon laptop, Lenovo said in its announcement. The 13.3-inch 16:10 laptop …
Read More »Lenovo’s Updated IdeaPad Duet Chromebook Might Be All You Need On the Go
One of Lenovo’s most popular Chromebooks is getting a full update for 2022, as part of the company’s many announcements for Mobile World Congress. The 10-inch IdeaPad Duet Chromebook proved to be a hit when it was released in 2020 because it was small, performed well and it was cheap, at less than $300. This updated version, the IdeaPad Duet 3 …
Read More »Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Laptops Are Upscale Options for First
Lenovo’s latest entry-level gaming laptops now look more like the company’s higher-end Legion gaming line, but at lower prices. The new IdeaPad Gaming 3 and 3i are part of the company’s many announcements for Mobile World Congress. While the Legion laptops can top $3,000, the new IdeaPad Gaming 3 starts below $1,000 but still has some premium features and components. …
Read More »Samsung Made the Galaxy Book 2 Lineup Feel More Pro
Samsung’s Galaxy expanded Sunday as the electronics giant announced the new Galaxy Book 2 Pro laptop and Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 two-in-one at Mobile World Congress, along with a non-Pro Galaxy Book 350 and the Galaxy Book 2 Business. The new models come on the heels of the Galaxy S22 phones and Galaxy Tab S8 tablets announced at its …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Book Laptop Review: A Touch of Class at a Lower Price
Samsung knows how to make a premium device. Just take a look at the Galaxy S22 phones or Galaxy Tab S8 tablets: Elegant designs matched with the best tech. Samsung also knows how to make good budget phones and tablets, like its Galaxy A-series devices, using the right combo of materials and components to cover the essentials at a fair …
Read More »Yes, You Can Download Microsoft Office on a Chromebook
For people who use their laptop primarily for browsing, the Chromebook has been a solid budget option for over a decade, progressing from so-so to excellent in recent years. But even after the Chromebook’s long evolution, it still doesn’t allow you to directly install Windows or Mac software. That includes the Microsoft Office desktop versions. Also, although Chromebooks have access to …
Read More »Android Apps and Windows 11: Here’s What You Should Know
It’s true: Android apps are finally available for Windows 11. Thanks to a collaboration between Microsoft, Intel and Amazon, the apps are now integrated into the new Microsoft app store and downloadable through the Amazon Appstore. The public preview of for Android apps in Windows 11 is live, just like Microsoft Chief Product Officer Panos Panay said in a blog post in …
Read More »Chrome OS Flex Turns an Aging Laptop Into a Chromebook for Free
Google’s Chrome OS isn’t available to install on a laptop or desktop like Windows or Linux, but the next best thing is Neverware’s CloudReady OS. I stumbled upon it when I wanted to see if I could turn an old Windows laptop into a Chromebook for my kids to use for school. CloudReady is mainly built for businesses and education, …
Read More »Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra should have been a Chromebook
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra looks like it’s going to be amazing if your tablet is feeling a little too small these days. Announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event on Wednesday with its new Galaxy S22 phones, the Tab S8 Ultra is a gigantic 14.6-inch premium tablet with a full-size detachable backlit keyboard that includes a touchpad and support for an …
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