How to turn an old laptop into a Chromebook
Not only will you save money, but some older laptops have better hardware than cheap Chromebooks—making this project a double win.
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Not only will you save money, but some older laptops have better hardware than cheap Chromebooks—making this project a double win.
The Chrome operating system (OS) was reserved only for Chromebook users, but now, it's available for other devices. It's a great alternative to Windows or Linux, and you can run it without an installation. All you need is
Even broken laptops can have more in store for them than just consignment to a recycling pile.
Picked by Techconnect's Editors Q: I need to set up an elderly relative with a computer for times when a smartphone doesn’t cut it—printing information from websites and documents, mainly. I’ve got an old machine from 2007 that still works, and it’ll have to do since I’ve been ordered not to spend “any money whatsoever” on this project. Got any tips on making this machine semi-pleasant to use? I’m willing to spend a little on hardware upgrades and lie about it later. A: You shouldn’t need to drop much cash on that machine to make it tolerable by modern standards. Despite the...
Join / Sign In CNET editors pick the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Amazon just cut $80 off the price of this HP touchscreen Chromebook The student-friendly X360 swings easily between laptop and tablet. This Chromebook can also function as a tablet -- not bad for $280. HP After nearly a year of laptop scarcity and high prices, we're finally starting to see more availability and better deals. If you're on the hunt for a K-12-friendly machine, I've got one for you -- thoug...