Chromebooks have been around for almost 15 years, and since their launch, they've made some noble attempts to evolve into something beyond just a super cheap laptop for students. It's been a difficult ...

Compare five Chromebook alternatives for 2026, including Windows laptops and MacBooks, with current US prices, features, and key tradeoffs.

Chromebooks are some of the best value for money laptops you can buy. They're easy to use, secure, and have impressive battery life. But as good as Chromebooks are, they have their limitations. For ...

Well, yes, Windows is by far the most popular choice. However, there are many reasons why you should consider getting a Chromebook instead. Want to know what makes a ChromeOS laptop a better choice?

PC enthusiasts, including myself, have often tried to install Windows on Chromebooks — a project that sounds tempting on paper. After all, Windows offers greater flexibility and app support, while ...

I’ve turned my Windows 10 laptop into a Chromebook — and so can you. With Windows 10 support coming to an end, millions of laptops are facing forced retirement. Instead of consigning your aging PC to ...

I’ve been a Chromebook fan and advocate for many years now. I bought my first one back in 2013, just a couple years after they debuted, and I’ve since purchased several more. If you ask me why, it’s ...

Madeline (She/Her) is a PC Author at XDA with 13 years of experience in tech journalism. She focuses on gaming, computer hardware, components, and software. Chromebooks aren't the device for everyone.

Madeline (She/Her) is a PC Author at XDA with 13 years of experience in tech journalism. She focuses on gaming, computer hardware, components, and software. There are a few things in tech more ...

Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14 features up to 16GB of RAM, an OLED display, and 17 hours of battery life, earning our Editor's Choice award for its versatility. It seems like every few months we’re ...

I’m not saying Windows is a terrible operating system, but it’s definitely no longer the one I choose to use on a day-to-day basis. After 30+ years of using Windows in its various forms (starting with ...