If you have been looking for a wireless trackpad and keyboard combo that works perfectly with your Chromebook, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk might be the answer. After learning about the US release of this "desk in a box" that packs a keyboard and trackpad inside of a folding laptop stand, we … [Read more...] about Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk is confirmed ‘Works with Chromebook’
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Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk: a real option for a wireless Chromebook trackpad?
I have a love/hate relationship with Chromebooks and trackpads. On one hand, I love a smooth, glass trackpad with a satisfying click mechanism. On the other, I don't love the ergonomic position I'm in all day if the built-in trackpad on my Chromebook is my only way to navigate on-screen. I love … [Read more...] about Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk: a real option for a wireless Chromebook trackpad?
How to customize your mouse buttons on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
For years at this point, peripherals and accessories have "just worked" on Chromebooks. And while that's not changing anytime soon, Google is close to releasing a new feature that takes this "just works" mentality to the next level, specifically for your 3rd-party mouse. Whether its a gaming … [Read more...] about How to customize your mouse buttons on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
Google Assistant Quick Phrases are super helpful and arriving on Pixel Buds Pro
In the event that you didn't already know this was a thing, you can do a few Google Assistant actions on your Pixel phone without the need of uttering "Hey Google" beforehand. Pixel phones are able to answer, silence, or fully decline incoming calls with just the vocal command - "answer", "decline" … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Quick Phrases are super helpful and arriving on Pixel Buds Pro
USI 1.0 versus USI 2.0: understanding the difference [VIDEO]
We get asked quite often about which pen works with which Chromebook when it comes to USI. And in some ways, that's a bit of a bummer. When USI first emerged and started showing up for Chromebooks, I was so relieved that the days of searching for the "right pen" for any given device were over. As … [Read more...] about USI 1.0 versus USI 2.0: understanding the difference [VIDEO]
How to use a Windows keyboard with a Chromebook
One way to get the most out of your Chromebook is to have some sort of desktop setup. I love the portability of my Chromebook, but when I want to get some work done I head to my desk, where I have an external monitor, a laptop stand on the side of that monitor, a keyboard, and a wireless mouse. One … [Read more...] about How to use a Windows keyboard with a Chromebook
Pixel Buds Pro drop to their lowest-ever price for Cyber Monday
The Pixel Buds Pro are clearly one of the best set of truly wireless earbuds you can buy and have been in that conversation since their debut in the summer of 2022. Nearly a year and a half later, they still hold their own with some of the best ANC you can get and my favorite transparency mode I've … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro drop to their lowest-ever price for Cyber Monday
StarTech’s USB-C Docking Station gives me the 3 monitor Chromebook desktop I’ve been begging for
Contents Anyone who knows me will know that while I missed the Chromebox boom and craze, I'm addicted to the idea of daily driving my Chromebook as a desktop workstation. It can't run Unreal Engine 5 just yet, and may not for quite a while, but I can do pretty much everything else on it and I … [Read more...] about StarTech’s USB-C Docking Station gives me the 3 monitor Chromebook desktop I’ve been begging for
The Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion
Contents The Backbone One PlayStation Edition was previously only available for iPhone users, and while I know I'm late to review this thing, I'm excited to do so because it's also available for anyone rocking an Android or Pixel phone. To be honest, it's a near perfect gaming companion for … [Read more...] about The Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion
Wacom One M 2023 Review: The wireless wonder for aspiring Chromebook artists
I’ve been using the new 2023 Wacom One M pen tablet for a few weeks now, and have collected my thoughts for you all. If you’re interested in getting into some art software on your Chromebook or just want a lightweight tablet to carry around with you, I think you’re going to want to hear what I have … [Read more...] about Wacom One M 2023 Review: The wireless wonder for aspiring Chromebook artists
How to connect your Apple AirPods to your Chromebook: A Simple Guide
As technology continues to evolve, we're finding that gadgets from different ecosystems can often work quite well together. Take, for instance, the Apple AirPods (or any Apple headphones for that matter). They were designed with Apple's ecosystem in mind, but they can be used with any device that … [Read more...] about How to connect your Apple AirPods to your Chromebook: A Simple Guide
Chromebooks to get settings menu for drawing and graphics tablets
I'm no artist. Let me be perfectly clear on that point. If you've watched any number of Chromebook unboxing or reviews we've done, you can see pretty quickly that not only am I not a gifted sketch artist; I'm also pretty bad at plain old writing as well. Today's coming-soon Chromebook feature … [Read more...] about Chromebooks to get settings menu for drawing and graphics tablets
