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The first Pixel Drop of 2023 has arrived with faster Night Sight, Fall Detection and much more
BOOM! Pixel Drop. The first batch of new Pixel-specific features has finally arrived for 2023. Past Pixel Drops generally focused on new features for the latest Pixel phones but this time around, Google has plonked down a plethora of updates for older devices and even some new tricks for the Pixel … [Read more...] about The first Pixel Drop of 2023 has arrived with faster Night Sight, Fall Detection and much more
The powerful Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is $230 off and that’s a steal
Apparently, Monday is a great day to buy a new Chromebook! I've already highlighted two killer deals on two powerful gaming Chromebooks along with some serious savings on the best ChromeOS tablet on the market. If those deals don't tickle your fancy, you're in luck. I have one more deal up my sleeve … [Read more...] about The powerful Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is $230 off and that’s a steal
Unbeatable Deal: Get $120 off the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 at Best Buy!
I woke up this morning to discover that Best Buy has discounted quite a few of our favorite Chromebooks and you stand to save as much as $200 on a late-model, premium ChromeOS laptop. I'll be sharing out my weekly Top 5 Deals post later today but first, I wanted to give you the heads up on a few … [Read more...] about Unbeatable Deal: Get $120 off the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 at Best Buy!
Deal Alert: Take $200 off of these powerful Gaming Chromebooks
The newly released gaming Chromebooks from Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo are so much more than just niche laptops for those that enjoy some casual game play. Offering the latest Intel processors, ample amounts of RAM and storage, and many of the features you'd expect from a premium Chromebook, these … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Take $200 off of these powerful Gaming Chromebooks
ChromeOS 111 brings Bluetooth Fast Pair to a Chromebook near you
Right on schedule, ChromeOS 111 has begun its roll out to users around the globe. A quick glance at the very useful cros.tech website shows that most late-model devices should have already received the update. The only major exception are 12th Gen Intel Chromebooks. This isn't unusual as the newest … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 111 brings Bluetooth Fast Pair to a Chromebook near you
What’s new in Chrome 111?
Earlier this week, Chrome 111 for desktop rolled out with little fanfare but that's not to say that this seemingly minor update doesn't have some very useful updates under the hood. As with all milestone updates to Chrome, version 111 comes with its fair share of security updates and patches which … [Read more...] about What’s new in Chrome 111?
Deal Alert: Grab the powerful AMD-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 514 and save up to $150
AMD isn't exactly a powerhouse in the Chromebook space. The premium flagship space, for the most part, is owned by Intel. Of course, you have a sprinkling of great ARM devices such as the Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Chromebook Duets that are absolute gems and MediaTek is carving a solid space in the … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab the powerful AMD-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 514 and save up to $150
How to restart or reset your Chromebook – 2023
Every so often in life, it's good to take a step back and take a good old fashion reset. It may be a simple cup of coffee on the front porch on a crisp Saturday morning or maybe a relaxing round of golf with some good friends. Whatever your method, there's nothing quite like taking a pause, wiping … [Read more...] about How to restart or reset your Chromebook – 2023
Don’t miss these Logitech deals at Best Buy
Last week, we covered a slew of great deals on accessories that work perfectly with your ChromeOS device. Many of those deals are still happening and you can find the full list right here. If you didn't find something there to tickle your fancy, no worries. Best Buy is also running an accessory sale … [Read more...] about Don’t miss these Logitech deals at Best Buy
First Look: ChromeOS “Join” Meet calendar button live in Canary
It has only been two weeks since I stumbled upon a commit that would lay the groundwork for a new calendar widget feature on ChromeOS. That early in development, I was very pleasantly surprised to see that this new productivity feature has already landed in the Canary channel and is actually working … [Read more...] about First Look: ChromeOS “Join” Meet calendar button live in Canary
First Look: Drag & Drop Images straight from your ChromeOS notification tray
Earlier this month, Chrome Story's Dinsan Francis discovered work being done on the ChromeOS system tray that would allow users drag images directly from a notification to, well, wherever they want. The commit is only a week old but the latest update to the Canary channel has seen the addition of … [Read more...] about First Look: Drag & Drop Images straight from your ChromeOS notification tray
