Chromebook Guide | Edition 2020

Choosing a Chromebook—or moving to one from a Mac or Windows PC—raises practical questions: which model fits your needs, how does Chrome OS work, and what happens to the apps and files you rely on? Chromebook Guide | Edition 2020 brings buying advice and hands-on guidance together in a German-language special from the Mac Life editorial team.

Find a Chromebook that fits your day

The guide compares devices from Acer, Asus, HP, and Lenovo, with recommendations for different settings, including home, school, and work. Its model coverage gives prospective buyers a way to weigh options across the Chromebook range rather than treating every device as interchangeable.

Make the switch with less guesswork

For readers coming from a Mac or Windows computer, the magazine includes help with moving documents and photos and getting started with a Chromebook. The aim is practical orientation: understand the new environment, then get to work.

Put everyday apps to use

Sections on Google Docs, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and other applications introduce ways to handle common work and personal tasks. The issue also explores Android apps, accessories, privacy settings, family features, games, and podcasts, giving readers a broader view of how Chromebooks can be used beyond basic web browsing.

A useful guide for buyers and owners

Whether you are comparing models or already have a Chromebook and want to explore its tools, this edition gathers device coverage and approachable how-to material in one place. Its recommendations and advice reflect the Chromebook landscape of 2020.