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We review a lot of computers at CNET, and we’ve been doing it for a long time. Over the years some of the methodology has changed, but our core commitment to in-depth product reviews has not. But how, exactly, do we test the products we review?  The review process for laptops, desktops, tablets and other …

If you’re looking for a way to clean up your many, many open browser tabs, Google has a helpful grouping feature in its set of Chrome tools. The feature, called tab groups, lets you group open websites together with one click, and label them with a custom name and color. You can even move and reorder the groups to your …

Samsung announced the US availability of the Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 on Friday. First announced at the end of March in the UK, the two-in-one is a successor of sorts to one of the company’s best Chromebooks, the Chromebook Plus V2 (it’s actually still available, despite being released in 2018).  The Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 was designed with students in …

Google on Tuesday released Chrome 100, an iteration of the dominant browser that can trip up websites that weren’t written to handle three-digit version numbers. It’s a problem that, though rare, also affects people using Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge. The problem crops up because developers sometimes try to adapt their websites for particular browser versions, for example by removing …

Unlike the sometimes jarring changes that come when Microsoft or Apple update their operating systems, Google’s Chrome OS updates are frequent and gradual. Even with the release of update 100, the biggest change might go unnoticed, depending on how you access your Chromebook’s apps.  Chromebook’s Launcher, also known as the app drawer, has a new look and capabilities. Click on …

Update: This one-day deal has expired and the price has gone back up to full retail pricing. With hundreds of models available and prices ranging well into the thousands, shopping for a new laptop can be pretty intimidating. Sometimes, all you’re looking for is a simple, user-friendly machine that’s good for surfing the web and taking care of light online …

Acer makes a lot of Chromebooks, and they come in a variety of configurations and screen sizes. That’s great for consumers, schools and businesses because there’s something to meet every need, but it can get tricky when shopping for one, especially when Acer keeps the name the same year after year like Chromebook 514.  This older version is still around, but …

Odds are you’ve heard of Chromebooks by now, whether it be from your kid talking about what they use at school or from a commercial. They’re great, simple devices that can be used for a variety of purposes, including creating documents, sending emails, browsing the web and even some casual gaming. Pricing for Chromebook models can vary wildly, but right now you …

The game maker Valve has had a pretty strong start to the year. Its first Steam Deck handheld gaming PC, starting at $399, was met with positive reviews around its launch last month. Now its popular Steam online gaming store is arriving for new devices too — namely, Chromebook laptops powered by Google’s Chrome OS.  Valve Google announced that a …

When Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPad 12 years ago, the Apple co-founder touted the homegrown chip inside the tablet computer, promising, “It screams.” Since then, Apple has improved the designs of its homegrown chips, which now power its iPhones, Apple Watches and other products. On Tuesday, Apple took the wraps off its latest chip, the mammoth M1 Ultra, which …