Oh Canada! How I wish I could tell you that a flood of new Chromebooks were headed your way. My sincere hope is that, sooner that later, you will share in the plethora of devices new and upcoming. In the mean time, Google has released to you one of the best Wifi routers around.
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Acer Chromebook 14 $185
I feel like we talk about this device all the time and that’s probably because we do. If you’re sick of hearing me talk about how much I like it I apologize now. But seriously, there have been so few Chromebooks that deliver in so many areas for so little dollars. So, without further ado, […]
Continue ReadingFlagship Chromebooks: Will ‘Eve’ Be The Answer To Our Prayers?
With April quickly coming to an end, many are still asking “where is the Samsung Chromebook Pro?” The unexplained delay, for me at least, has stifled a lot of the hype around the much-anticipated device. We have had some hands-on time with the Pro and all-in-all it is a top-notch Chromebook that delivers very well […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Deals: Weekend Roundup
We’ve gathered a few hot deals on some of your favorite Chrome devices to finish off the month. The Samsung Chromebook Pro is still eluding us but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some good hardware out there you can pick up on the cheap. Here’s this week’s roundup on the best Chromebook deals from around […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS Beta Update Brings Major Bug Fix
Last week an update to the Beta channel of Chrome OS caused some very undesirable effects for a number of Chromebook users. Specifically the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302 was affected but reports from users with Acer R11s and ASUS C300’s have shown across the web as well. Version 58.0.3029.78 Beta of Chrome OS appears to have […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Chrome Takes The Next Step In Connection Security
The Chrome browser has almost become synonymous with security. Google is now increasing measures to keep users informed of unsafe browsing. The next phase of “Not secure” notifications will soon make their way to Chrome in an update expected to roll out in October.
Continue ReadingMore Signs Of Android Nougat Heading To Chromebooks
We’ve known for some time that Android N is slowly making its way through the Chrome OS channels. As far back as early January we saw evidence of Nougat 7.1.1 alive and active in the Canary channel. It now appears that the Samsung Chromebook Plus has been added to the testing field for Android N.
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Goes Gourmet
I’m a foodie, for life. With over two decades under my belt in the restaurant scene, few things bring me the joy of making a meal for me and my family. Whether it’s a fancy five courser for the holidays or tailgate munchies for the big game, I love to cook. Almost as much as […]
Continue ReadingAndroid Apps On Chrome OS: Google’s Support Page Gets An Update
An update to the Chromium Project’s Android on Chrome OS page didn’t bring anything new Chromebooks to the party but it has offered up some clarity as to which devices have access to the Play Store on a given channel.
Continue ReadingChromebook ‘Sand’ Adds Backlit Keyboard: Why It’s A Big Deal
The latest Apollo Lake Chromebook in development may not be the Samsung Pro everyone is waiting for but ‘Sand’ may be doing something no other mid-range device has ever done. A recent commit shows us backlit keyboard support added to the upcoming Chromebook. This may not seem like a huge deal but bear with me […]
Continue ReadingChrome For Android Testing “Copy-less” Pasting
The latest Canary build of Chrome for Android has added a new, experimental flag that will allow users to paste without copying. Copyless Paste can be found in the newest version of Chrome Canary 60 and will provide text suggestions based on content viewed in the browser.
Continue ReadingChrome OS 57: What’s New For Your Chromebook?
The release of Chrome OS 57 may be old news but we have been fielding a lot of inquiries about some of the updates. A large number of users have frequented the Chromebook Central forum with questions about new features that weren’t very clearly outlined in the latest release. So, we are going to attempt […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Now Supports Multiple User Accounts
The battle for the King of smart-home assistants is heating up and the newcomer, Google Home, just landed an uppercut that gives it a decisive edge over all other contenders.
Continue ReadingChromebook Update Notifications May Get A Bit Less Confusing
One of the many beautiful things about Chrome OS are the regular updates that come every six weeks or so. In between version changes the developers release incremental updates as needed to fix security issues, implement new features or regress options for bug fixes. If you have used a Chromebook for any amount of time […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS May Get Tethering Properties Info
Some features may not create the productivity of others and yet when they come along I think, “why wasn’t this a thing all along?” One such feature may be making its way to Chrome OS very soon and that is tether properties on your Chromebook.
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