Have you already tried Chrome OS using a virtual machine, and were less than impressed? Well now you can get a feel for how Google’s Web-centric operating system will run natively on your machine. The ...

If your Chromebook does not boot into the operating system anymore, you can create a recovery USB flash drive and use it to reinstall a copy of Chrome OS on your computer. Google provides a tool ...

The reason I suggested this rather than my own favorite operating system, Linux Mint, is that my buddy's not a power user. You don't need to be Stephen Hawking to run Linux, but it helps if you're ...

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Chromebooks are remarkably agile, specializing in web-based apps and cloud storage. Turning an old laptop into a Chromebook can improve its UI and boost performance. Converting your old laptop to a ...

On June 15, Samsung and Acer will release the first consumer-oriented Chrome OS laptops, or Chromebooks as Google likes to call them. Both hardware- and software-wise ...