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Chromebook Plus model going back on sale

At least one new Chromebook Plus model is finally going back on sale – By Robby Payne chrome unboxed.com
It’s been a bit of a dry spell for new, branded Chromebook Plus device deals. Frankly, I was a bit shocked when their prices dropped the first time around as I expected both manufacturers and retailers would use the first few weeks of general availability to get the overlapping, non-branded Chromebook Plus models off the shelves.

How to set up your new Chromebook

How to set up your new Chromebook – By Zach Gray-Traverso Android Police
Chromebooks are great devices for most people due to their low cost and ease of use. The best Chromebooks have premium features, such as built-in fingerprint sensors or 4k displays. Before you can use these features, you must sign in and get your device going. Fortunately, you can complete the process in minutes.

How to switch from Windows to ChromeOS

How to switch from Windows to ChromeOS – By Stephen Perkins Android Police
Windows is an operating system widely used for entertainment, work, school, and gaming. It has a worldwide appeal for offering a user experience tailored to your needs using premade or custom-built computers. At the same time, Windows is synonymous with viruses, malware, and other infections that plague its users daily. And constant Windows updates in the background often go ignored by many, causing more issues in the future. Some of the best Chromebooks on the market can be very appealing, and it’s easy to see why some might want to switch to ChromeOS.

The best hidden Chromebook features

The best hidden ChromeOS features I use on my Chromebook (Updated) – By Kevin C. Tofel aboutchromebooks.com
With every new ChromeOS release, some of the experimental features I expected to be generally available don’t make the cut. Previously, I shared the best hidden ChromeOS features I use on my Chromebook with the latest Stable Channel. They may change before everyone gets them but they’re super useful and worth considering. As features become available without requiring the flags, I’ll move them down this list. And I’ll add newer ones as I find them.

– Chromebook: How to take a screenshot

Chromebook: How to take a screenshot and record your screen – By Zach Gray-Traverso Android Police
Whether you use your phone or computer, screenshots are a great tool that helps with a number of tasks. Screenshots can make these tasks easier, whether you’re showing someone how to fix their device or saving information for later. All operating systems have screenshot tools that differ in functionality, and Google’s ChromeOS operating system used to have one of the worst tools.

Chromebook’s Dictation tool

How to use your Chromebook’s Dictation tool to save yourself hours of typing – By Michael Perrigo chromeunboxed.com
Remember back in the day when physical computer software boxes lined the shelves of Best Buy, Target, and even Circuit City? Yeah, I remember Circuit City. There was one box in particular that I always wanted to buy, but could never afford. It was the one software that made me believe that technology could feel like magic, even before Google came around with its apps and services in a bigger way. That box of software was called Dragon: Naturally Speaking.

How to copy and paste on a Chromebook –

How to copy and paste on a Chromebook – By Hagop Kavafian Android Police
Chromebooks are popular thanks to their affordability and ease of use. There are plenty of options to choose from, regardless of your budget, including some cheap Chromebooks. In addition, ChromeOS is a particularly light operating system, making it easy to install on an old PC or Mac, allowing you to revive an outdated computer into a snappy machine that lets you browse the internet using the built-in Chrome web browser.

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