Chromebook USB ports can do far more than most users realize, and a few smart add-ons can expand storage, connectivity, and everyday productivity.

Much like any other computer, Chromebooks have limitations, and their USB ports are no exception. There are a number of ...

Older laptops can easily be converted to DIY Chromebooks via the use of ChromeOS Flex. The OS is free and easy to install, ...

USB-C hubs and docking stations are a must-have for laptops these days, even more so for Chromebooks. While many hubs do work with the lightweight laptops running Google’s operating system, there are ...

A fairly obvious Chromium commit this week has revealed that Google is working on a feature that most people probably already assumed existed. In a coming release, Chrome OS will be able to use USB ...

New Chromebook Pixel packs dual USB-C ports and a brilliant touchscreen for $999 Google's latest Chromebook makes a good first impression, adding USB-C charge ports to both sides, but it still costs a ...

Google’s original Chromebook Pixel strode boldly toward a brighter, more Web-centric world—and left most of us behind, unfortunately. Google’s new Pixel still tries to lead the way, but with apps and ...

Chrome OS is a great option for a secure computer, and it seems Google is working on a new security feature. A recent commit has revealed “USBGuard,” a new security option in Chrome OS which protects ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Chrome OS has supported USB tethering to Android for a while now, and it also supports Instant Tethering where a ...

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

Even when your Chromebook is locked, bad actors can access it using a "Rubber Ducky," or malicious USB drive that mimics a keyboard. Chrome OS will soon put a stop to those attacks with a feature ...

Have you already tried Chrome OS using a virtual machine, and were less than impressed? Well now you can get a feel for how Google’s Web-centric operating system will run natively on your machine. The ...