Best Chromebook Cases for 2016

We’ve talked about how much we love how durable Chromebooks can be, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still keep an eye out for the best Chromebook cases for 2016. Some are tough as nails, others stylish as silk, but all of them are good enough to get on our list because they make your Google laptop look good, last longer, and go anywhere you do without having to worry about the weather along the way.

Here’s our picks for the best Chromebook cases of 2016 for the best Chromebooks.

Best Chromebook of 2017

When we talk about the best Chromebook of 2017, it’s hard to deny the facts of their case: they don’t let you install third-party programs, they don’t have a ton of extra features, and they always have to have an internet connection to work properly…but for only $249 out the door, do we really have room to complain?

The best Chromebooks out there are like a solid hammer – they do one job, but they do it incredibly well. No muss, no fuss, and online in seconds, every time you log into a Chromebook you know exactly what you’re going to get with no extra frills on the side as a distraction. They don’t get viruses, they don’t get bogged down by bloatware, but they do get the job done, and we couldn’t see ourselves reasonably asking for anything more.

How to Customize Your Xbox One's Privacy Settings

Microsoft is no stranger to controversy in the world of privacy, so it's not too surprising that its flagship Xbox One console comes with such an extensive range of customizable privacy features. Users can configure dozens of settings, from how visible their gaming content is on Xbox Live down to whether a profile can connect to Live at all.

Ultrabook vs. Chromebook

Chromebooks have been on shelves for just about as long as ultrabooks, and each handle many of the same tasks like getting a day’s work knocked out with relative ease. They’re both pretty light, moderately powerful, and are built for road warriors everywhere who need a machine that will survive the airport, bus station, or campsite without frying out.

Acer Predator X34 Ultra-Wide Monitor Review

The Acer Predator X34 is a new display in the growing market of “ultra-wide” monitors that are taking the PC gaming market by storm. With a horizontally-stretched aspect ratio of 21:9, ultra-wide monitors shut out your peripheral vision for a more immersive computing experience. But, will the X34’s wider field of view and 100Hz refresh rate be enough to justify the sky-high cost of admission as well as its top spot in our best gaming monitor list?

TP-Link Archer C9 Router Review

Everything about what you see on the surface of the TP-Link Archer C9 wireless router would make you think it’s just another a mid-tier, run-of-the-mill consumer router that gets the job done and not much else; but oh how wrong you’d be.

Keep reading my TP-Link Archer C9 review to find out what makes this router one of the best values on shelves today.

How to Install an External Wi-Fi Adapter On a Windows 10 Laptop

If your laptop’s internal Wi-Fi adapter is dead, or just doesn’t have enough power to get the kind of speed you were hoping for, you might want to look into installing a third-party adapter that can boost the signal. Here’s what you need to know.

This guide assumes you’ve already picked out an adapter and bought it–so check out our buying guide before coming here to get everything up and running.

How to Broadcast Your Games Online with Steam

Twitch.tv is quickly becoming one of the top destinations for game streaming on the web, with video sites like YouTube following closely behind. But you probably already have a decent streaming program on your computer: Steam. Sensing the opportunity to set up its own community of streamers, Valve has added the option to easily broadcast your games […]

Ultrabook vs Laptop

So, you’re in the market for a new laptop, but still aren’t sure whether you’re ready to take a headlong plunge into the world of ultrabooks? Read on in our guide to find out everything you need to know about the years-long battle between ultrabook vs. laptop.

When comparing ultrabooks and laptops, there are a few key differences that readers should know about which separates plain old “notebooks” from their “ultra” evolution.

How to Customize Your Chromebook’s Keyboard and Touchpad

Chromebooks are known for their simplicity and unique design, but the keyboard and trackpad can take some getting used to for new users. Chromebooks don’t have the same layouts you’d find on a regular Windows or OS X laptop, with several different buttons that are exclusive to Google’s operating system.

This guide will teach you how to customize a Chromebook’s keyboard and touchpad to get the most out of your daily web browsing, and make the whole experience feel a bit more familiar.

What is an Ultrabook?

Ultrabooks. Just the name makes you think of some heroic, muscular laptop that can crush its foes between its two pinky fingers, and in most cases – you’d be right. But they’re also a lot more than that. Ultra-sleek, ultra-portable, and ultra-powerful. But what is an ultrabook and what makes it so “ultra” anyway?