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How to buy PCs for your enterprise
IT has several judgments to make in deciding which Windows PCs — and other business computers like Macs and Chromebooks — should make up its computing fleet. Most aren’t about the PCs themselves.
It’s 2023 — time for new Windows hardware?
If the new year means a new Windows laptop, you’ll want to choose smartly. Here’s what to keep in mind if it’s time to upgrade.
Tips for new tech devices
Tips, tricks, apps and advice for getting the most out of iPhones and iPads, Android devices, Macs, Windows 10 and 11 PCs, and Chromebooks.
REFRESH TEST STORY: Tips for new tech devices
Tips, tricks, apps and advice for getting the most out of iPhones and iPads, Android devices, Macs, Windows 10 and 11 PCs, and Chromebooks.
7 hidden tricks for your Chromebook trackpad
You'd never know it, but your Chromebook's trackpad holds some of the finest time-saving shortcuts ChromeOS has to offer.
A new Chromebook productivity feature worth finding
Give yourself the gift of efficiency with this 20-second ChromeOS upgrade.
Buyer’s guide: How to choose the right business laptops
Business-ready notebooks come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. Here’s how to pick the best laptops for all your users, whether you’re leasing or buying outright.
Is ChromeOS right for you? A 4-question quiz to find out
Chromebooks aren't like regular computers — so are they right for your needs? These four questions will help you find the answer.
Google Smart Lock: The complete guide
Google Smart Lock can simplify your security and save you time across both Android and ChromeOS. Are you taking advantage of all it has to offer?
PC sales fall off a cliff
The sale of personal computers, which surged as companies turned to hybrid and remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, fell sharply in the third quarter. The release of Windows 11 and its first annual update seemed to have no effect....
Decline in PC and tablet shipments will continue through 2023, says IDC
The pessimistic outlook is due to inflation, the weakening global economy, and a surge in buying over the past two years.
Android, ChromeOS, and the future of app discovery
Hardly anyone's noticing, but something incredibly interesting is shaping up at the intersection of Google's Android and ChromeOS platforms.
ChromeOS: Tips, tools, and other Chromebook intelligence
Your one-stop source for ChromeOS advice, insight, and analysis — from someone who's covered Chromebooks closely since the start.
REFRESH TEST STORY: ChromeOS: Tips, tools, and other Chromebook intelligence
Your one-stop source for ChromeOS advice, insight, and analysis — from someone who's covered Chromebooks closely since the start.
Old PCs can find new life with Google ChromeOS Flex
Do you have Macs and PCs from the last ten years running outdated OSes or gathering dust? Want to use them with a modern, safe operating system? It's time to check out Google ChromeOS Flex.
The killer calendar app your Chromebook's been missing
Got Chrome OS? Get ready for a massive productivity upgrade.
Chromebooks: Desktops you can trust to be there
When a PC goes south, there’s often little you can do to get back to work. With a Chromebook, if one fails, you just get another one, and you’re back in business.
Want a good Windows experience? Focus first on hardware
There are a variety of versions of Windows 10 and 11 available, and picking the right one depends on your security needs. But first, don’t skimp on hardware.