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Despite being on the market for less than two months, the HP Chromebook 15 is once again discounted to the ridiculously low price of $399 at Sam’s Club. This time, the deal lasts more than one day and you don’t have to be a Sam’s Club member to get in on the savings. Robby’s overall […]
The smart display market is expanding and slowly but surely, consumers are getting competitive options that fit most budgets and use cases. One particular device stands out as a niche inside a niche by offering a unique meld of the alarm clock and an Assistant-enabled display.
The 2019-2020 school year is already underway for many but a lot of districts and private institutions are still in the market for new computers as grants and benevolent donations arrive throughout the year. As administrators and board members convene to make the most of the windfalls, they’ll be looking to get the most bang […]
I presume since you’ve found your way to this article, chances are good that you’re Chromebook has fallen victim to an unexpected meltdown that’s left you facing the cringe-worthy message “Chrome OS is missing or damaged.” Perhaps you are a tinkerer like us and want to ensure you have a usable backup before you go […]
If you had asked me a year ago whether you should upgrade to the 4K Chromecast Ultra, I would likely have told you to save your money. Unless you’re a UHD videophile, it’s likely that you don’t consume a lot of media in the ultra-high-definition, 4K format. Fast forward to today and 4K televisions can […]
Chrome OS release notes are a handy way to see what’s new when your Chromebook receives an update. Unfortunately, the information contained on the release website is often fragmented, cryptic or even non-existent. That will soon change as Google has launched a dedicated page to give users highlights of what is new with our favorite […]
Just a week past due, Chrome OS 76 has begun rolling out to select users with more Chromebooks to follow in coming days and weeks. There has been a bit of confusion surrounding what features are actually in this update, So, we wanted to cover what’s officially new in Chrome OS 76. No flags, no […]
The 2019-2020 school year is ramping up and Lenovo’s got some pretty sweet deals to save you some cash before the kiddos head back to the classroom. Regardless of your budget, Lenovo has a Chromebook to fit every need and discounts to be had on them all. Two of the more notable deals come in […]
For a select few living in areas that qualify, Verizon’s Fios offers Gigabit internet bundles that honestly put most traditional cable providers to shame. If you’re lucky enough to live in one of these markets, you can get internet speeds up to 940 Mbps, roughly 300 channels and a phone line for around $100 with […]
School is back in session for a lot of folks. If you’re like me, you just spent a small fortune outfitting your little one to head into the new school year. If you still have some shopping to do, our friends over at Sector 5 are looking to help lighten the load with some serious […]
Back in May, 9to5Google’s Kyle Bradshaw uncovered evidence that Chrome OS could soon sync WIFI configurations across devices. The commit in question added a feature flag to Chrome OS which will allow WIFI sync specifically for Chrome OS and it was attached to a public CRBug thread where the ongoing work is being curated. Add […]
We’re starting to see wider availability of 8th Gen Core i7 Chromebooks as of late with HP, Lenovo and Acer all bringing their own iterations to the premium Chromebook party. Lenovo has yet to maker theirs official but suffices to say, we are entering an era of very powerful Chrome devices that will continue to […]
