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With Google lurking, gaming has never been more critical to Microsoft
By Jez Corden last updated
With Google lurking in the wings, Microsoft's gaming division has become more important than ever.

Windows reportedly lost almost 5% market share in 2020 according to IDC
By Sean Endicott published
Windows lost 4.9% market share in 2020 according to a new report. The majority of that loss appears to be caused by people moving to Chrome OS devices.

How to install Microsoft PowerShell on a Chromebook
By Richard Devine published
Whether you need to use PowerShell day-to-day or just want to poke around and learn it while on a Chromebook, here's how to get started.

Chrome OS will soon support Microsoft Office and other legacy Windows apps
By Michael Allison published
Google is teaming up with Parallels to deliver Windows app support to Chromebooks. It already supports Linux apps and Android apps on its platform.

HP ENVY x2 vs. Google Pixelbook: Which should you buy?
By Rich Edmonds published
HP's ENVY x2 is a great little tablet that offers a streamlined version of Windows 10 with either an Intel or Snapdragon CPU. How does it compare to a Chromebook though?

Google shelves feature that would let Chromebooks dual-boot Windows 10
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Google has deprecated "Project Campfire," a feature it was working on for Chrome OS that would have allowed Chromebooks to dual-boot Windows 10.

Google launches $1300 Chromebook Pixel. Does it stack up against the Surface Pro?
By Daniel Rubino last updated

With Windows 10 'Sets,' Microsoft takes aim at Chrome OS
By Zac Bowden last updated
'Sets' is Microsoft's answer to Chrome OS's tabbed navigation experience. Here's why that should be very exciting for Windows users.
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