In the evening hours of March 6th an EF-2 tornado ripped through a Community middle school in the Iowa town of Seymour, Iowa. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries but the community was left with the daunting task of rebuilding homes and the middle school damaged by the storm. In the wake of the tornado’s 12 […]
Continue ReadingInstant Tethering Headed To Chromebooks
Recent reports have shed light on a new feature that may be coming to Chrome OS in the near future. “Instant Tethering” is a method of sharing your phones internet connection with nearby devices seamlessly without having to manually enable a hotspot. The feature rolled out in the latest update of Android Nougat 7.1.1 and […]
Continue ReadingASUS C302 Chromebook Flip Discounted
Since its initial release, the ASUS C302 Chromebook Flip has been pretty static in its pricing. At $499, this is still one of the best devices on the market for the money. There is a lot of debate going on right now over the choice between the Samsung Chromebook Pro/Plus but there’s no denying the […]
Continue ReadingChrome Extension Spotlight: Pixlr Today
Recently, Pixlr and all of its popular apps were acquired by the stock photo company 123RF. At that time the future of one of our favorite photo editors was unclear. No official word has ascended from 123RF but a new extension in the Chrome Web Store points to a bright future for Pixlr. Pixlr Today […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Battle: ARM vs. Intel And The Android Factor
We have waited a long time for Android Apps to make their way to Chrome OS and as of now, most are still waiting. The pending release of Chrome OS 59 and the fact that the Samsung Chromebook Pro is finally making its way to consumers is a good indicator we can expect a broader […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Pro: Samsung Shows Off In New Highlight Video
Powerful and Portable This is the tagline from Samsung’s new video highlighting the now-available Chromebook Pro. Now that the flagship Chromebook will be finding its way to users, Samsung looks to be spreading the word for the much-anticipated device. The launch of the Pro was a bit shaky but it appears that multiple retailers are […]
Continue ReadingRugged Acer Chromebook 11: New Details Emerge From Computex
Acer unexpectedly dropped a new Chromebook at Computex in Taipei this week and it has been the subject of much confusion about what exactly we’re looking at here. Thanks to our friend @SuzukiAkifumi of office-kabu.jp, we now have more detailed information about this very unique, upcoming device. The biggest question about this device was the […]
Continue ReadingAcer Debuts Mysterious High-end Chromebook At Computex
Computex 2017 is underway in Taipei and we’ve already heard news of the new ASUS Flip C101. It’s not too surprising to see new Chrome OS devices announced at the annual technology show. At the same time, we weren’t expecting any jaw-dropping Chromebooks to show up here either. Acer apparently, had other plans. Suzuki Akifumi […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro: Where To Buy
The Samsung Chromebook Pro has officially made its debut, sort of. Samsung’s official statement gave us a clear release date of May 28th. While there are some options to purchase right now, no outlets are showing an actual availability of the Pro. So, if you’re still looking to get your hands on the Chromebook Pro, […]
Continue ReadingChromebook “Night Mode” Adds Color Temperature Feature
A recent update to the Developer channel of Chrome OS has added a night mode or “Night Light” as it is labeled on Chrome devices. This feature has been a long-awaited addition for many Chromebook users and now it looks like it’s getting some tweaks. Wednesday of last week, an incremental update to Chrome OS […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro Launches Early With Unexpected Price: **UPDATED, Price Fixed**
Well, we are a few hours early, but it looks like the Samsung Chromebook Pro has gone up for pre-sale on Amazon. Not surprising as it is not unusual to see highly-anticipated devices show up days, if not weeks before their official launch. What is surprising is the price. Samsung’s official statement earlier this week […]
Continue Reading*Updated* Samsung Chromebook Pro: The Wait Is Almost Over
If you were lucky enough to order the Samsung Chromebook Pro from last weeks premature listing, your patience will soon be rewarded. Tomorrow is the big day and, if all goes as planned, the Pro will be officially released we will see shipments start to roll our Sunday or Monday. If you missed the window […]
Continue ReadingChrome Home: New Features Come To Canary
Much like Chrome OS, Chrome for Android has multiple builds or “channels” where developers introduce, test and enhance new features and functions. Some of these features may never see the light of day but many will eventually make their way to the Stable channel of Chrome for millions of users around the world. One feature […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Support Comes To Cartoon Network App
The ability to share my favorite apps with my Chromecast is becoming so common I almost expect this feature to just be there. One particular application, however, has surprisingly lacked the support. That is, until now. Cartoon Network recently updated their mobile app and have added native support for Chromecast. Now I can share my […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Myths: Google Has Something To Say
Since its inception in 2011, Chrome OS has carried a stigma that it is nothing more than a glorified browser housed in “cheap” hardware. If you’re a fan of this site or Chromebooks in general, you know this to be a complete fallacy. Chrome OS is capable of so much more than just surfing the […]
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