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Chromebook for Work, liquid-cooled 2-in-1 steal the show at Acer’s New York PC refresh

Acer went all-in on the PC, refreshing its line-up. The new hardware includes the first Chromebook for Work and a fanless 2-in-1 with liquid cooling.
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Updated: HP, not Google, is manufacturing the next premium Chromebook

Source code for Chromium OS suggests that HP is responsible for manufacturing the next high-end Chromebook.
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Acer Chromebook R 11 review

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Amazon tightens up rules on USB Type-C cables after Google engineer’s criticisms

As a senior software engineer at Google has discovered, many aftermarket USB Type-C devices could be causing harm to your computer.
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Acer’s new Chromebook 14 classes up $300 laptops with an aluminum body

New Acer Chromebook 14 line boasts 14-inch full HD display with up to 14 hours of battery life and Acer's first aluminum chassis.
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Google’s next Chromebook Pixel reportedly boasts 16GB of RAM

If the Chromium OS code review group is to be believed, Google's next premium Chromebook will have some mighty impressive specs, but what about the OS?
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CTL introduces new Chromebook with innovative 360-degree hinge

CTL has detailed its J5 Chromebook, a cost-effective system aimed at schools and businesses that boasts a handy 360-degree hinge.
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An Acer Chromebook 14 is on the way, according to leak

According to an FCC filing, Acer is set to release a new Chromebook, which will be the company's first with a 14-inch display.
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Google will pay you $100K if you can pull off the ultimate Chrome hack

Google has doubled the top prize in it Chrome bug bounty program to $100,000 to see if hackers can hack a locked down Chromebook.
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Samsung lifts the veil on its light, durable Chromebook 3, and it's only $200

If you're looking for something cheap and durable to get you by, Samsung's Chromebook 3 looks to offer just that and a little more.
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You can literally stand on the new CTL Chromebook

Some Chromebooks are in for a rough life of being tossed around a classroom, so CTL designed one that can support up to 365 pounds without breaking.
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Is your Chromebook drowsy? Here's how to make it stay awake

Chrome OS sleep mode activates all the time -- even when you're in the middle of something. Here's how to stop your Chromebook from feeling so drowsy.
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Google is donating 25,000 Chromebooks to help refugees in Germany

On Monday, Google announced a $5.3 million donation which will help German nonprofits distribute 25,000 Chromebooks to refugees seeking to "reconnect."
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While PC sales continue to sink, Chromebooks swim to the surface

PC sales dragged through 2015, but Chromebook sales are hotter than ever, and that shows in the year-end sales figures from IDC.
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HP’s new Chromebook 11 for education can take a beating, but won’t bust budgets

Hewlett Packard is set to launch a new student focused Chromebook in January, the 11 G4 Education Edition. It packs decent hardware, in a rugged package.
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Acer’s updated Chromebook 11 has a beautiful IPS display for just $180

The new iteration of Acer's Chromebook 11 is now available to purchase, offering an IPS display and access to the Chrome OS at a budget-friendly price.
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Asus is partnering with Google for the education-focused Chromebook C202

Asus' new Chromebook offering aims to improve the quality of education in the classroom thanks to its rugged design and low cost of entry.
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Monitors, convertibles, Chrome OS AIOs: Acer brings a little bit of everything to CES 2016

Acer's PC announcements include a version of the popular Acer Aspire V15 with Intel's RealSense camera and a monitor with USB Type-C support.

Half of all classroom computers are now Chromebooks

Laptop sales aren't growing overall, but education is one sector where they are. And Google is utterly dominating that market, selling half of all devices. 
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EFF wants Google to stop tracking schoolchildren’s Internet searches

EFF says Google has been "collecting and data mining school children’s personal information, including their Internet searches."
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Lenovo IdeaPad 100S Chromebook review

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HP’s new Chromebooks have Bay-Trail processors, optional 4GB of RAM, 1080p display

With a full-HD display and a 1.83GHz Intel Celeron, HP's new Chromebook is a pretty good deal at $279. If you want a Chromebook, check it out.
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Update: Google denies plan to “phase out” Chrome OS

Google has officially denied reports that it plans to "phase out" Chrome OS while confirming a project is under way to combine the best of Chrome and Android.
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How to turn an old laptop into a Chromebook

ChromeReady is an ideal way of testing out the Chrome OS with the help of an unused computer.
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Toshiba’s Chromebook 2s now come packing Broadwell CPUs

Broadwell CPUs are now inside Toshiba's refreshed Chromebook 2, making it more powerful and energy-efficient than ever before.
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Acer goes all in on Skylake with latest expansion to computing line

Drawn in by Skylake's performance and efficiency, Acer has packed Sixth Generation Intel Chips into every computer they fit into, and then some.
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Lenovo rolls out massive update to mainstream laptop, convertible and AIO lines

If you're feeling like your computer isn't quite up to 2015 standards, Lenovo has a wide selection of new products with Skylake chips and RealSense cameras.
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Can a Windows Cloudbook steal the Chromebook’s thunder?

Acer presents some stiff competition with its upcoming Cloudbook, but will its affordability bring quality along with it? Fat chance.

How to add, disable, and remove apps in Chrome OS

Chrome OS has a surprising number of apps and extensions available, but they don't act the way that Windows or OS X programs do. Here's a quick guide.
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Dell expands its Chromebook line with 13-inch, 1080p option

Building on the success of the Chromebook 11, the Chromebook 13 adds a 1080p display and optional Intel Core i5 CPU.
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Source code changes hint Chromebook with Nvidia’s Tegra X1 is in route

References to a codename for Nvidia's Tegra X1 suggest that the chip is set to be used in an upcoming Chromebook device.
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HP’s new Chromebook 11 G4 starts at just $200

HP's new Chromebook 11 G4, is the sequel to its popular G3 model and offers reasonable performance at a very competitive price point.
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Asus’ upcoming Chromebook Flip now available for pre-order at $249

Google announced the development of the Asus Chromebook Flip on March 31, which has a 360-degree hinge to provide both a tablet and laptop experience.
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At only $170, Broadwell-powered Windows 10 laptops could be a problem for ChromeOS

As early as August this year, sub-$200 laptops with Windows 10 may be hitting the market from Acer and Lenovo, according to some sources.