Chromebooks, by definition, ship with Google’s Chrome OS software pre-installed. But they’re basically full-fledged laptop computers that just happen to ship with Google’s software pre-installed.

Hybrids are all the rage these days. No, I’m not talking about laptops that transmogrify into tablets, or portable all-in-ones that can be lugged around like supersized slates. I’m talking about ...

Most computers come with just one operating system, which is usually all you need. However, if you feel like trying out a different one later, you don't need to get a whole new computer. Dual-booting ...