Google will let you control your Chromebook with your face I want to use this feature just to side-eye Gemini. | Image: GoogleGoogle is announcing a variety of classroom and accessibility-focused ChromeOS features today, and one of the standouts is being able to control your computer with your head and facial expressions. The feature — aimed at those with motor impairments — was first announced in early…

Looking at the Chromebook and tablet markets in 2025 We’ve seen our fair share of ups and downs for both Chromebooks and tablets over the past 12 months. With 2024 in the rearview mirror, we’re taking a look at what 2025 could bring

Acer 315 Chromebook: 15.6″ 1366×768, Intel N6000, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC $109 + Free Shipping Best Buy has *15.6″ Acer Chromebook 315 HD Laptop* (CB315-4H-P8FZ) *+ Protective Sleeve* on sale for *$109*. *Shipping is free*. Otherwise, select free store pickup where stock permits. Thanks to…

Refurb: 128GB Acer Plus 515 Chromebook: 15.6″ FHD, Intel i3-1215U, 8GB RAM $167.20 + Free Shipping Acer via eBay has *Acer Plus 515 Chromebook* (Certified Refurbished, CB515-2H-31NY) on sale for $209.03 – 20% w/ coupon code BESTOFBRANDS = *$167.19*. *Shipping is free*. Thanks to Deal Hunter…

You Can Get This Budget Samsung Chromebook on Sale for $80 Right Now This budget laptop is a good choice for young students.

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How to manage deleted files on a Chromebook Illustration by Samar Haddad / The VergeLike Windows and macOS computers, Chromebooks handle file deletion in two steps. Initially, the files aren’t actually deleted, even though they disappear from view. They’re kept around in what is called the Trash, just in case you ever need them back, and then are wiped automatically after a certain amount…

How to Completely Customize Your Chromebook You can make your Chromebook your own in all kinds of ways.

How to Take Full Control of Your Notifications on a Chromebook You’re in charge of alerts on ChromeOS.

How to back up and wipe your Chromebook Image: Samar Haddad / The VergeWhen Chromebooks first appeared on the scene back in 2011, they were criticized for how limited they were compared to Windows and macOS systems. Since then, some of the original limitations have been tweaked and the simplicity of the OS has been much more widely accepted. And it turns out, sometimes the old adage t…

Chromebook Plus laptops are getting Google Gemini Image: GoogleGoogle announced Tuesday it’s adding Gemini and AI features from its other devices to Chromebook Plus laptops, including a few from Asus and HP already on the market and brand-new ones from Acer. These and future Chromebook Plus laptops will support new features like Google’s “Help me write” tool and the ability to make custom wallp…

This Dell Chromebook Is on Sale for $88 Right Now This refurbished Dell Chromebook 3100 is on sale for $87.99 right now (reg. $100). It has a grade “B” refurbished rating, meaning that it may have light cosmetic scratches on its body, and its battery should have a minimum of 70% health. It’s a budget laptop for basic computing needs, and has an Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and Chr…

How to Take a Screenshot on a Chromebook Whether you’re on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, you likely take screenshots all the time to quickly share information with friends, coworkers, or the wider internet—and it’s no different when you’re on your Chromebook. If you’re just getting used to one of these machines, you’ll know taking a screenshot is slightly… Read more…

This Refurbished HP Chromebook Is $107 Right Now If you need a basic, reliable laptop but don’t want to spend a small fortune, this refurbished 2018 HP Chromebook is from model year 2018 and is currently on sale for $106.99, marked down from its usual price of $150. Its grade B rating means it has some cosmetic imperfections, but these don’t impact performance. Read more…

Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 review: a simple, smart purchase Google’s midrange ‘Chromebook Plus’ cohort is off to an excellent start. Continue reading…

The Best Chromebook Deals for October Prime Day When looking into buying a new laptop, it’s isn’t just about Mac vs. PC. Consider the Chromebook: It’s a great option for anyone looking for an inexpensive and light notebook. They’re already much cheaper than comparable Windows laptops, and then there’s the October Prime Day sales to make the deals even more… Read more…

Chromebook Plus is Google’s new certification for premium Chromebooks This is the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus.Google has introduced Chromebook Plus, a new certification that’s meant to help shoppers identify high-quality Chromebooks to buy. Much like Intel’s Evo program for Windows PCs, the Chromebook Plus branding will be awarded to laptops that meet a set of minimum requirements. The idea is that even a shopp…

The Nvidia Chromebook dream is no more It’s hard to see a future for enthusiast gaming on the Chromebook with no Nvidia options. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeLast year, all signs indicated that 2023 would be an exciting year for ChromeOS gaming. Early on, 9to5Google reported that Chromebooks supporting Nvidia GPUs were in the works. In October, several OEMs announced …

The best Chromebook for 2023 Illustration by William Joel / The VergeThe best Chromebook for anyone who wants Chrome OS on their laptop Continue reading…

How to run games on a Chromebook Illustration by Samar Haddad / The VergeChromebooks were originally synonymous with lightweight, online-only, relatively inexpensive computing. Over time, however, they’ve become more and more capable, not only as useful day-to-day systems but as gaming machines, too. In fact, there are actually more gaming options on ChromeOS than many people …