It's Presidents' Day and to those chosen ones who lucked out and got the day off, I hope you make the most of the holiday. If shopping some sales is on your to-do list today, Best Buy has a couple of smart home offers you may want to check out. Both of these offers are part of Best Buy's "Deal of … [Read more...] about Deals of the Day: 2 for 1 Nest Hubs and a portable Cast-enabled speaker for $35
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Chrome OS adding gesture tutorials to the “Out of the Box” setup
The setup process for Chrome OS or as it is formally known, OOBE (out of box experience), has changed significantly over the years. What was once a simple login screen and Chrome syncing has evolved to a near full-blown setup process as users are prompted to install and review Android apps, activate … [Read more...] about Chrome OS adding gesture tutorials to the “Out of the Box” setup
Presidents’ Day deals: Chromebooks, Google Home, Smart Displays and more
Presidents' Day will soon be upon us but you don't have to wait to save on some great tech. From Chromebooks to smart displays and more, we've rounded deals on some of our favorite hardware to save some time and some money. First up, the Chromebooks. Best Buy is offering discounts on a variety … [Read more...] about Presidents’ Day deals: Chromebooks, Google Home, Smart Displays and more
At $499, this Certified Pixelbook Go is the perfect alternative to buying new
Daily, I check every retailer we can think of to see if I can find a legitimate deal on Google's Pixelbook Go. With the exception of a decent promotion form Electronic Express, there simply hasn't been any discounts on Google's latest flagship Chromebook. One of the places I check regularly is Best … [Read more...] about At $499, this Certified Pixelbook Go is the perfect alternative to buying new
Chromebooks will soon have a PWA Help App
Chrome OS developers continue to make tweaks and refinements to the user experience and overall layout of how apps and settings are delivered on Chromebooks. Recent changes include things such as a new Media app, split settings from device and browser and a "What's New?" notification for when your … [Read more...] about Chromebooks will soon have a PWA Help App
Save $400 when you pair the Pixel Slate with the G-Type keyboard from Brydge
While I'm not one who's interested in using a tablet as my primary device, I can see how a lot of users would like to make the form-factor their primary device for daily tasks. I do like the idea of having a Chrome OS tablet within reach for occasional use and if I am to buy one, the Pixel Slate … [Read more...] about Save $400 when you pair the Pixel Slate with the G-Type keyboard from Brydge
Score 14% cashback and enter to win $250 from Rakuten and Chrome Unboxed
Valentine's Day is here and love is in the air. Well, snow is in the air here but that's irrelevant. Regardless of what your plans are today, we've teamed up with our friends over at Rakuten to show you some cashback love and give you a chance at winning a $250 Visa Gift Card. Valentine's Day or … [Read more...] about Score 14% cashback and enter to win $250 from Rakuten and Chrome Unboxed
Can I install the Brave Browser on my Chromebook?
If you're using a Chromebook, chances are high that you're perfectly comfortable using the Chrome browser as your default portal to the internet. However, as the Chrome OS ecosystem continues to expand, more and more users are moving to the platform and some of them may want other options. Because … [Read more...] about Can I install the Brave Browser on my Chromebook?
Dashlane Password Manager has extension temporarily removed from Chrome Web Store
Another day, another password manager suffers an unfortunate hiccup in Google's Chrome Web Store. On the heels of LastPass accidentally deleting their own Chrome extension, the popular password manager Dashlane had their extension removed from the Web Store. First reported by Techdows, Dashlane's … [Read more...] about Dashlane Password Manager has extension temporarily removed from Chrome Web Store
Grab one of these premium Chromebooks at Best Buy and save $200
Best Buy has become one of the most consistent retailers to score savings of $100 or more and any number of "flagship" caliber Chromebooks. Whether it's the HP Chromebook X360 14 or an ASUS Flip C434, there's usually a deal to be had and today is no different. Today's deals include a massive, Core … [Read more...] about Grab one of these premium Chromebooks at Best Buy and save $200
Deal Alert: Get the Black Core m3 Pixelbook Go for as little as $617 shipped
Since it debuted last October, the Pixelbook Go hasn't been on sale unless you count the random $2-$5 discounts from various retailers. It's been a bit disappointing, honestly. We had hopes that Google would have at least ran some Black Friday deals to spur sales of their latest Chromebook. C’est la … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Get the Black Core m3 Pixelbook Go for as little as $617 shipped
TLD pits 1.5 TB of RAM in the 2019 Mac Pro against Google Chrome. Who will win?
Well, the Acadamy Awards have come and gone. Once the water cooler talks about who wore it best and who deserved the Oscar more comes to a close, you might be on the hunt for something to distract you this Monday morning. You're in luck! YouTube great Jonathan Morrison, a.k.a. TLD has done us all a … [Read more...] about TLD pits 1.5 TB of RAM in the 2019 Mac Pro against Google Chrome. Who will win?
