The latest stable build of Chrome OS removes Google Assistant and installs the Gemini chatbot. It also adds a new ...

which has many people thinking about buying a new computer. One alternative to Windows 11 computers are Chromebooks, a laptop that exclusively runs Google’s Chrome OS operating system.

Acer released its first-ever Chrome OS computer in November of last year. After only two months on the market, the $199 computer now accounts for between 5% and 10% of Acer’s U.S. shipments.

Chrome OS is a low-maintenance operating system, allowing it to run fast on a computer for years without needing to update it. The battery life is listed at around 12 hours, and the computer ...

Chrome OS devices are getting more powerful and capable, allowing for a pretty good (albeit simple) PC experience. If you want to go beyond the basic capabilities of your Chromebook, though ...

There are advantages, Walt Mossberg says, as well as disadvantages. For example, a Chrome OS computer can't do much when it's not connected to the Internet.