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So you’re thinking of replacing your laptop this year and the inexpensive Google Chromebook — a PC with the cloud-based Chrome operating system — is an enticing option.

Nine models are currently available from four manufacturers (Acer, HP, Samsung, and Toshiba). The prices range from $199 to $329, with the exception of the Google Pixel, which comes with a high-resolution display and starts at $1,299.

When evaluating purchasing a Chromebook as your primary work computer, here are a few pros and cons to consider:

The Chromebook Classroom Podcast was created to highlight how Chromebooks are impacting education around the world. Season 1 features six episodes with interviews with the head of Chromebooks for Education, a tech director from Ohio, an elementary teacher who figured out how to get 5 year olds to enter their password correctly, a energetic college professor, a tech integration specialist who helped his teachers migrate from iPads to Chromebooks, and a middle school teacher who uses Chromebooks for project based learning. It’s a full season!

 

Have you ever gotten a computer virus or known someone who has? If so, you know how annoying and time consuming it is to deal with. If you’re considering making the switch to Chrome OS or if you just picked up your first Chromebook, you may be wondering: Do Chromebooks get viruses?

We’ve been trained by Microsoft to install antivirus software because Windows gets infected. But there are no viruses for Chrome OS, which means you don’t need antivirus for Chromebook, Chromebox or Chromebase. That doesn’t mean nothing bad can happen on Chrome OS, but we’ll get into that later.

If you’re lucky enough to have parents in their 60s, 70s, 80s or beyond, you’ve probably encountered certain, let’s say, challenges with regard to their computer skills. See if any of this sounds familiar: “The computer takes 10 minutes to start up.”, “The printer won’t print”, “I think I have a virus.”, “How do I look at the photos you sent me?”, or “I can’t find the file I downloaded.”

Speaking from personal experience, questions and problems like these can be difficult to resolve, especially for parents who live far away. And when you’re in charge of tech support, you might think the easiest answer is a new PC. After all, that will at least solve the performance problems and virus infections, right?

Bernie is instant messaging with grandchildren with whom he previously could not communicate. Gloria surprised her daughter — and herself — by initiating a video chat that brought them both to tears. Ms. Edwards confused her son in China by sending him an email; he called to make sure it wasn’t a hoax.

All three residents at The Fountains at La Cholla senior living community in Tucson, AZ, are participating in a pioneering program that has enabled them to learn new skills, strengthen bonds with family members and connect with staff members and fellow residents in new ways.