One of the benefits of using a Chromebook is that you don’t have to worry about installing updates manually; Google takes care of that for you. But nothing lasts forever, including auto-update support for your Chromebook. Once your Chromebook reaches its end of life (EOL) or, more accurately, auto-update expiration (AUE)—the official term used for the Chrome device end of life—it will no longer receive auto-updates for new features or security patches. So, what to do with your Chromebook after its end of life? We will cover what happens when the automatic updates expire on your device. Find th ..read more

Modern students require a few basic things to get the most out of education: resources to study and locate the information they need to know, tools to get and stay organized, and a platform to communicate and collaborate with other learners and teachers. Students also need to learn how to learn, which is perhaps the biggest challenge to teachers. A Chromebook for school can provide these capabilities while simplifying the management, maintenance and oversight of schools’ IT infrastructure. Learn more about why a Chromebook for college is an appropriate pick as a portable device for use in sch ..read more

Parallels® Desktop for Chrome OS is the only way that enterprise users can run full-featured legacy Windows applications on their Chromebooks. Here’s a look at Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS in the five latest news releases: 1. The 10-Year Anniversary of Chrome OS—Parallels Continues to Bring Windows Applications to Chromebooks On the 10-year anniversary of Chrome OS, Digital Trends looks back at the spectacular journey of Chrome—from a web browser to an OS that rivals Windows and macOS. Chrome OS has gradually improved with each passing year. Google and Parallels teamwork brings Windows appl ..read more

Critical enterprise and education solution becomes accessible on affordable Chromebooks; now bundled with select HP Chrome OS Enterprise devices  We’re excited to announce that Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS now supports affordable enterprise and education Chromebooks with Intel i3 11th generation and AMD Ryzen 3 5000 series processors with minimum 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage.* Businesses and educational institutions can now run full-featured Windows applications, both online and offline, on Chromebooks with Intel Core i3 11th generation and newer plus AMD Ryzen 3 5000 series and up pr ..read more

Well before the pandemic drastically altered the technological needs of educational systems worldwide, Google Chromebook was the go-to device for e-learning in US school systems, comprising 60% of all education shipments in 2017. The device has made up the majority of device purchases for K-12 classrooms since 2016, and its education platform, Google Workspace for Education, is used by over 170 million educators and students globally. In addition to their ease of use, Chromebooks can provide numerous advantages for educators, school and district administrators, and students. In this article, w ..read more

Chromebooks are extremely affordable and simplistic mobile devices that still offer the form factor and usability of fully fledged laptops. No wonder Chromebooks are gaining in popularity as clients in education and business alike. And, if you use a Chromebook, you need to know about Chromebook Developer Mode—the key to unleashing your Chromebook’s full potential. It unlocks Google Chrome OS and enables access to otherwise hidden and locked practical functions. Developer mode opens the file system to the user and removes the device’s boot locker, which is used to prevent users from installing ..read more

Mark these dates in your calendar: 27th September 2021 to 29th September 2021—SpiceWorld Virtual is back and Parallels® is thrilled to be a sponsor! The SpiceWorld tech event is an annual conference that connects IT professionals with hundreds of technology brands in networking, security, virtualization and cloud niches. As is the case with 2020, this year’s event will be conducted virtually. At the event, attendees will create networking opportunities and see first-hand how emerging IT solutions are transforming organizations. The Parallels team will host a virtual booth showcasing the c ..read more

Chromebooks and tablets have now emerged not only as a real alternative but also a useful adjunct to conventional computers. Both private and business users now have a wide selection of different mobile devices to choose from to maximize productivity and use key services from any location. There are lots of device types and models to choose from, depending on your preferences and requirements. Would you prefer a tablet with an add-on keyboard or perhaps a lightweight laptop? Flexible, mobile productivity is increasingly important for businesses, too, with conventional desktop computers and bu ..read more

Users running Excel on Chromebooks might quickly run into the limitations of the Android app for Chrome OS. As a lightweight mobile app, it does not have all of the features that professional business users need. And just like the browser apps in Microsoft 365, Google Sheets is far from being an ideal substitute for many business use cases. So how can users use the fully functional Office 365—including Excel—on Chromebooks? Limitations of the Microsoft Office Suite on Chromebook Thanks to cloud computing, Microsoft Office is now available on almost any device and a range of different applicati ..read more

Parallels® Desktop for Chrome OS empowers users to experience the best of both the Chrome Enterprise solution and the Windows ecosystem simultaneously. Here’s a look at Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS in the latest five news releases: 1 . Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS prepares Businesses to Leverage Next-Generation Google Offerings Chromebooks are ideal entry-level devices for organizations, especially educational institutions, due to their cost-effectiveness and user-friendly interface. However, they may have limitations when accessing certain Windows applications.  Now, With Parallels ..read more