I paired my Pixel with a Chromebook — and MacBooks could learn a thing or two

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus on table with hand holding Pixel 7 Pro.

I wouldn't usually think a Chromebook could go toe-to-toe with a MacBook or a Windows PC, but pair a Pixel with it, and there's a whole new category it conquers.

Let's be clear: Google's take on laptops thrive at being affordable machines for basic productivity, and I've become a fan of what they've been able to achieve — especially with its Chromebook Plus lineup.