While Google dominates many areas, other options do exist. I take a look at Google service alternatives to Gmail, Google Docs, and more.
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Tag: Chrome OS
Tips to beef up your computer’s security (and avoid ransomware)
Ransomware’s the latest in a line of increased security risks for computers. I’ve listed some basic tips on how to increase your PC’s security.
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Microsoft announces Windows 10 S to take on Chrome OS
Microsoft’s announced the debut of Windows 10 S, a locked-down, school-friendly version of Windows meant to take on Chromebooks. Does it have a chance?
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Windows 7 dominates desktops, while Chrome OS rules US schools
Windows 7 and Chrome OS, despite being two very different operating systems, both show signs of strength in separate categories.
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Web-based tax filing for Linux and Chromebook users
My recommendations of web-based software to use to file taxes for Linux and Chrome OS device users, though they also can apply for Windows and MacOS users.
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My thoughts on two years with a Chromebook
It’s now been about two years since I bought my first Chromebook, the Acer C720. Since then, the lightweight laptop’s been quite useful. Its usefulness has increased even more since upgrading to a Toshiba Chromebook model earlier this year, giving me a Chromebook with the specs of a low-end laptop, versus the Acer’s netbook specs.
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Five Android apps I want on my Chromebook
Now that the entire range of Google Play Android apps are finally coming to Chrome OS (the operating system Chromebooks[…]
Read more Android apps are finally coming to Chrome OS
On Wednesday, Google held its annual I/O keynote. There, the company announced various products, including: an Amazon Echo competitor (“Google Home”); some[…]
Read more A week with the Toshiba Chromebook 2
Since the summer of 2014, I’ve been using an Acer C720 Chromebook as a secondary computer and my initial delving[…]
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Chrome OS to be merged with Android
On Thursday, it was reported (initially by the Wall Street Journal) that Google plans to fold Chrome OS into its Android[…]
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