We're on the back side of CES which means that it's time for a slew of education focused Chromebooks to hit the market. Over the next few weeks, we should see a variety of devices from most of the major OEMs as educational institutions gear up to make purchasing decisions for the 2022-2023 school … [Read more...] about Acer unveils first-ever Vero Chromebook for Education
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This version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is the one you should buy
We were beside ourselves when Lenovo announced the company's second Snapdragon-powered Duet tablet at MWC 2022. A true successor to the original Duet tablet, the new Duet 3 improved on everything we already loved about Lenovo's smaller ChromeOS tablet. Sadly, the first Duet 3 to hit shelves at Best … [Read more...] about This version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is the one you should buy
Our favorite Gaming Chromebook just dropped to $449
It's like Christmas all over again! Okay, maybe not Christmas but definitely Black Friday. Earlier today, I shared a very solid deal on the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55. You can still take advantage of that $200 savings if the 11th Gen convertible is up your alley but before you do, check this out. … [Read more...] about Our favorite Gaming Chromebook just dropped to $449
This ASUS Vibe gaming Chromebook is a compelling deal at $200 off MSRP
It has been a few months since Google, Acer, Lenovo and ASUS took the wraps off of the world's first gaming Chromebooks. Thus far, the reception to these gaming-focused ChromeOS laptops has been mostly positive. The long-term merit as gaming devices will have to flesh itself out over the coming … [Read more...] about This ASUS Vibe gaming Chromebook is a compelling deal at $200 off MSRP
ChromeOS will add a new integration for Microsoft 365 for easier use on Chromebooks
Cue the grumpy, old tech writer: "Back in my day, you did get to use Microsoft products on a Chromebook. As a matter of fact, we went out of our way to NOT use MS anything!" Yeah, that really was the mindset in the early days of ChromeOS because frankly, there was a distinct line of division … [Read more...] about ChromeOS will add a new integration for Microsoft 365 for easier use on Chromebooks
Reader Poll: What would you pay for a “prosumer” device like the HP Dragonfly Pro?
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we do an in-depth dive into the high-end Chromebook market. The conversation evolved from a very thoughtful piece that Robby penned earlier this week about that very subject. The proposed scenario is whether or not consumers are truly ready to drop $1,000+ … [Read more...] about Reader Poll: What would you pay for a “prosumer” device like the HP Dragonfly Pro?
Boosteroid cloud gaming platform arrives for Chromebooks
Google has officially closed the doors to its in-house streaming game service Stadia but the company has doubled down on presenting Chromebooks as a viable option for game lovers. With the recent advent of gaming Chromebooks and official collaborations with big-name services like GeForce NOW and … [Read more...] about Boosteroid cloud gaming platform arrives for Chromebooks
Our favorite ChromeOS tablet is on sale again
I will never, ever tire of sharing this deal with our readers. The Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook remains the gold standard for ChromeOS tablets. While not the most powerful Chromebook in the world, the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC is zippy enough to make the Duet 5 a dual threat. The beautiful 13.3" OLED … [Read more...] about Our favorite ChromeOS tablet is on sale again
Don’t miss this deal on the amazing Acer Chromebook Spin 714
When it comes to reasonably priced consumer Chromebooks with tons of features, Acer has pretty much nailed it with the Spin 713/714 family that sells from Best Buy. You'll always get a powerful Core i5 processor, plenty of RAM and storage, and numerous extra features you'd expect from flagship … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this deal on the amazing Acer Chromebook Spin 714
More organizations are adopting Chromebooks, thanks to Cameyo
In recent years, the push for cloud-based solutions for enterprise and small businesses has expanded exponentially. As companies look to break free from the lock-in of legacy software and antiquated infrastructure, bridging the gap between physical, on-device applications and fully web-based … [Read more...] about More organizations are adopting Chromebooks, thanks to Cameyo
How to send a free fax from your Chromebook
Have you ever thought "man, I'd sure love to send a fax today?" Okay, maybe not. However, there is a slim chance that you may encounter a situation similar to what I recently experienced and you may be left pondering the same query. Here's my situation. I had some important documents that needed to … [Read more...] about How to send a free fax from your Chromebook
You can now officially unlock your Stadia controller
Last week, Google bid farewell to the world of streamed gaming with one final gift for the faithful members of the Stadia Community. The promise was an unlocking tool for Stadia controllers that would allow you to use it as a Bluetooth controller for other gaming platforms. As promised, the … [Read more...] about You can now officially unlock your Stadia controller
