If you already have a decent desktop computer at home, you probably don’t need to spend serious cash on a high-end laptop as well. In fact, according to CNET reviewer Joshua Goldman, Lenovo’s affordable IdeaPad Duet Chromebook is probably all you need to take care of some work on the go. And right now, you …
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This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Investing in a webcam can greatly improve the quality of your video calls. In recent years, video calls have become an important part of our daily lives, facilitating communication from a distance. Whether you’re catching up with friends, talking …
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The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-2H) is almost nothing like its predecessor, the Spin 513 (CP513-1H). In fact, it has more in common with last year’s higher-end Chromebook Spin 713, which is good since that one was one of the best Chromebooks of 2021 and the 513 starts at $100 less at $600 (£500, AU$800). The Chromebook Spin 513’s 3:2 …
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Chromebooks are great for many things and they’re generally less expensive than Windows laptops and Apple MacBooks. But before you pounce on one, there’s an important date to check first: a Chromebook’s expiration date, aka its Auto Update Expiration date. Because Google can only guarantee ChromeOS and browser feature support on non-Google hardware for so long, every device currently has a date …
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What’s happening Logitech has debuted an incremental update to its MX Master mouse, along with two new mechanical keyboards. Why it matters Logitech’s already great MX Master mouse gets even better, and the company seeks out a non-gaming audience for mechanical keyboards. Like its “S” predecessors, Logitech’s new MX Master 3S mouse ($99, £120, AU$170) isn’t a fully redesigned new model …
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The back-to-school shopping season is going on right now, so it’s a good time to learn how to shop for a cheap laptop, including what to look out for and what to avoid. Note that I don’t mean cheap in the pejorative sense: What I mean is an inexpensive laptop that performs well and offers good overall value, despite the …
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Looking for a versatile and compact budget laptop that can travel anywhere? For under $100, this Asus laptop features Chrome OS, access to thousands of apps, built-in virus protection and cloud backups. Save $120 on this 11-inch Asus Chromebook at Best Buy right now and spend just $99 to get all the basic functions you need to stay connected and …
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If you’re looking for a laptop that’s simple, user-friendly and great for the basics, you’ll probably want to opt for a Chromebook. There are tons of great premium models out there, including the HP Chromebook x2 11. We named it one of the best Chromebooks this year thanks to its detachable keyboard and impressive design and features. Its largest drawback was …
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The current version of Acer’s AMD-based Chromebook Spin 514 is good but there’s definitely room for improvement. In fact, for a recently released Intel-powered version of the 14-inch convertible Chromebook, Acer overhauled it with 11th-gen Intel processors and upgrades. Those upgrades include a 1080p webcam, dual mics and stereo speakers flanking the keyboard. Dual USB-C ports, Wi-Fi 6, a backlit …
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Now that so much of our work can be done exclusively over the web, not everyone needs a powerful and pricey laptop. Chromebooks are a simple, user-friendly and affordable alternative that are built specifically for web-based work, and for most people, that’s probably all you need. The HP Chromebook x360 is one of our favorite models on the market in …
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