I remember it like it was yesterday but it wasn’t. It was actually the day before yesterday and I was sitting on the couch doing a little research for my latest passion project, SmokeInsider. While looking for the best way to cook hard-boiled eggs on a pellet smoker, my search was abruptly interrupted by an […]
Continue ReadingWill my printer work with a Chromebook?
Printing with a Chromebook once invoked eye-twitching anxiety attacks. It wasn’t so long ago that forums were filled with frustrated users that were on the precipice of abandoning ChromeOS altogether because Google Cloud Print was a convoluted mess. Manufacturers were slow to adopt Google’s Cloud Print protocols and even slower to actually label compatible printers. […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Deals: August 2022
Well, it’s once again that time of year. Back to School! Over the next few weeks, children around the country will descend on classrooms big and small to get the 2022-2023 school year underway. While many schools are moving to a 1:1 format for ChromeOS devices, you still may find yourself in the market for […]
Continue ReadingSnapdragon Insiders can score a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for only $279
Qualcomm is at it again. The Snapdragon Insider program is known for giving its community exclusive perks that often equate to steep discounts on the latest and greatest Snapdragon-powered devices. Not too long ago, I received an email from Craig S. alerting me about an exclusive promotion from Snapdragon that would score its members an […]
Continue ReadingHow to install Android Studio on an ARM-powered Chromebook
Android Studio is the all-in-one construction environment where developers can build applications for Android, Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto. Google’s in-house IDE has long offered official builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux but recent updates to ChromeOS have brought Android Studio to select Chromebooks. I say select because Android Studio requires a Chromebook that […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is $280 off
On paper, the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is the most technologically advanced ChromeOS laptop ever made. The good news is – unlike devices before it – the ultra-premium Elite Dragonfly put its money where its proverbial mouth is and delivered on every single spec you could want from a Chromebook. From the 400 nit display […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: This productivity-minded 15.6″ Lenovo Chromebook is only $299
Earlier this week, I shared a stellar deal on Lenovo’s 11th Gen Core i3 Chromebook Flex 5i. That deal is still available and it will land you a powerful, premium convertible for the low price of only $295. If you’re looking for the most bang for your buck, the 13.3″ Flex 5i 2-in-1 gets my […]
Continue ReadingGet a $50 gift card when you buy a Pixel 6a
Today’s the big day! Google started shipping out the Pixel 6a this week and some lucky shoppers, like our own Johanna Romero, have already received their shiny new mid-range smartphone. If you pre-ordered your Tensor-powered Pixel 6a, you likely took advantage of the free Pixel Buds A-series earbuds that Google was throwing in when you […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Photos is getting a movie maker and upgraded video editor
Short-form video and quick-hit content are where it’s at these days and Google understands this massive shift in content consumption. In 2020, Google joined TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and others by giving creators the ability to create YouTube Shorts that feature vertical, short-form videos. One of the many powerful features of these platforms is the ability […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: $294 lands you this powerful 11th Gen Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook
12th Gen Intel Chromebooks are finally arriving and by the end of the year, we should have a solid selection of powerful Chromebooks from which to choose. That’s not even counting the slew of ARM-based devices that we’ll see powered by MediaTek and Qualcomm. (Perhaps even Google’s own Tensor at some point.) That said, the […]
Continue ReadingPixel Super Fans can take $20 off when you pre-order Google’s Pixel Buds Pro
Google’s latest TWS earbuds haven’t even hit shelves and Google is already offering a discount to select users. Pixel Superfans is an ever-growing Facebook community created for lovers of all things Pixel. As part of the community, the 30K+ members enjoy exclusive perks and a place where all Superfans can get to know each other […]
Continue ReadingYou can score this Snapdragon-powered ChromeOS tablet half off
Recently, I shared my opinion that Lenovo’s 13.3″ Chromebook Duet 5 is the best ChromeOS tablet on the market. I stand by that statement but at the end of the day, it’s just my opinion. There are some that may not want a tablet the size of a mid-range laptop. Others may prefer something other […]
Continue ReadingSelect carriers are already offering free Pixel 6a phones
Google’s budget-minded Pixel 6a smartphone has finally arrived. Well, preorders are available and the mid-range Tensor-powered phone for the masses will start shipping next week for the affordable price of only $449. At that price, it shouldn’t be too difficult to pull the trigger on this phone. Thanks to the same Tensor SoC that powers […]
Continue ReadingPixel Buds Pro preorders are live
Today is the day. Google has opened up preorders for the highly-anticipated Pixel 6a powered by Tensor. You can currently place your order for Google’s budget-friendly smartphone and for $449, you’ll have the Pixel 6a in hand in a little over a week. That’s exciting stuff for Google fans but personally, I’m way more excited […]
Continue ReadingWorks with Chromebook: Which devices are on the list?
It has been nearly three years since Robby stumbled upon an Anker power block that was adorned with a “Works with Chromebook” badge at a local Best Buy. At that time, it was unclear if this was an initiative by Google or simple Anker looking to capitalize on the explosive growth of ChromeOS. A few […]
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