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One of the most exciting features to recently land in Chrome OS, in our opinion, has been the addition of Virtual Desks. Known as virtual desktops in general computer-speak, Chrome OS Virtual Vesks simply creates additional “desktops” where users can organize their work and keep various projects corralled in separate virtual “space.” For casual users, […]
Google has been putting in work when it comes to adding new and necessary features to the company’s various messaging platforms. Just recently, Google expanded its enterprise-focused Meet video conferencing to include any and all users with a Gmail account. This came at a pinnacle point in time as so many of us are still […]
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Just a couple of days behind schedule, version 83 of Chrome OS has started to roll out to users on the Stable channel. Since Chrome OS 82 was skipped entirely, this update was shuffled around a bit and because of the gap in releases, 83 contains a stockpile of updates and new features. We’ll be […]
I awoke this morning to a surprise email from YouTube letting me know that I had a free Nest Mini smart speaker waiting for me at the Google Store. This isn’t the first time that Google has pawned off some free Assistant speakers to users of the company’s paid subscription services. This is the second […]
Lenovo is at it again and this time, they’re focusing on the budget-conscious buyer with a refresh to the Chromebook S340. Lenovo has decided to do something new and actually simplify the branding on the companies latest device. The new 14″ 180-degree Gemini Lake-R Chromebook will simply be called the Chromebook 3 (14″). Brilliant. Other […]
Looking to upgrade your home wi-fi? Google’s Nest mesh routers are a great choice. We have a router and add-on point here at the office and there hasn’t been a single instance where we’ve found the coverage or speed lacking in any way. As an added bonus, the add-on “points” double as pretty decent Google […]
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If you happen to listen to The Chrome Cast, you’re already privy to the new project that we’ve been quietly working on for a few weeks now. If you weren’t aware that we have a podcast, that’s okay, you are now. Every Friday, we dive deeper into the week’s news and spend a couple of […]
As the name implies, the Universal Stylus Initiative, or USI, is looking to make PC pen tech more “universal”. Our first experience the HP’s USI stylus that works with Chromebooks equipped with USI tech in the digitizer was, well, less-than-favorable. Because our pen was an early pre-production review unit, we’ve saved our final judgment on […]
When Acer debuted the new Chromebook 514, I was on the edge of my seat with anticipation that the company would place in my hands a true and worthy successor to my beloved Chromebook 14 (Edgar). On paper, they did just that. Unfortunately, spec sheets do not the machine make. Apart from a few, minor […]
We spend a lot of time fielding comments and emails about the limited availability of Chromebooks outside the U.S. but as of late, it appears that manufacturers are making an effort to get away from that gross oversight. Lenovo is setting a good example with the Duet Chromebook as it looks like it will be […]
It’s tough to recommend very many Chromebooks that fall in the $200-$250 price range. However, I understand that sometimes, you simply have to stick to your budget. My recommendation is to scour the web for a sale on something that will at least get you a few years of updates, has 4GB of RAM, and […]
Slowly but surely, we’re starting to see more and more sellers replenish Chromebook inventories and with that, it’s getting a tad bit easier to find a deal here and there. If you’re in the market for a premium clamshell Chromebook at a good price, the Acer Chromebook 714 is definitely worth a look. Announced last […]
