As new variants of the dreaded Spectre CPU vulnerability have come to light, developers are making moves to patch and protect against the attacks. The core updates from Intel include a patch to thwart the now fourth Spectre variant but users who enable the fix have been warned that CPU performance … [Read more...] about Chrome Deploys Broader Site Isolation. The Cost? Just A Little RAM
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Shop ebay And Get A Free Google Home Mini
Unless you've been under a rock for the past week, you're probably aware that Amazon's annual Prime Day shenanigans will soon be upon us. Thirty-hours of Prime Member exclusive deals will begin Monday the 16th and we'll be sharing all the best Chromebook and related deals as they arrive so you don't … [Read more...] about Shop ebay And Get A Free Google Home Mini
CTL Spain Brings The Chromebox CBX1 To Greater Europe
CEO Erik Stromquist and the team at CTL have been burning the midnight oil getting supply lines up and running for the Chromebox CBX1. Just last month, Erik shared with me a close-up look at the new Kaby Lake Chromebox along with some candid shots of his team prepping the first shipments of the … [Read more...] about CTL Spain Brings The Chromebox CBX1 To Greater Europe
“Swipe To Switch” Wallpapers Coming To Chromebooks
More fresh news from François Beaufort and the world of Chrome OS. As tablets and detachables become more prevalant, touch-friendly features and Android-centric UIs are making themselves at home in the Chromebook ecosystem. The refreshed wallpaper picker for Chrome OS is still behind a flag in … [Read more...] about “Swipe To Switch” Wallpapers Coming To Chromebooks
Chrome OS Adds Android App Shortcuts In Dev Channel
Chrome OS continues to evolve at a quickening pace with new features, greater capabilities and competitive hardware. While it is amazing to see our beloved OS come into its own, most days it's hard to keep track of all that's shiny and new. Android apps, Linux apps, Material design and even more, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Adds Android App Shortcuts In Dev Channel
HP Service Document Reveals 5 Chromebook X2 Models And UK Keyboard
When I spoke with my contacts at HP a few weeks back, they were a tad evasive about whether or not they were making variants of the recently released HP Chromebook x2. One thing they did make clear was the fact that the only model currently available (the $599, Core m3) was never intended to have a … [Read more...] about HP Service Document Reveals 5 Chromebook X2 Models And UK Keyboard
Save Big On Chromecast And Google Home At BH Photo
Google has launched a basketful of discounts in their store to get you some summer savings but BH Photo has created a massive list of bundles on Home and Chromecast devices that can save you even more if you're in the market. … [Read more...] about Save Big On Chromecast And Google Home At BH Photo
Detachable Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Gets Backlit Keyboard
If we could pinpoint one particular feature (or lack thereof) on the HP Chromebook x2 that is the biggest gripe of consumers it has to be the mysteriously missing backlit keyboard. As I have stated on multiple occasions, I don't find this to be a deal breaker for the world's first detachable … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Gets Backlit Keyboard
How To: Enable Developer Mode On A Chromebook Tablet
Chromium developers are busy bringing the Crostini Project and Linux apps into the mainstream Chrome OS experience but that will never deter the tinkerers and hackers who like to find themselves outside of norm. Putting your Chromebook in Developer mode opens up doors to a number of features and … [Read more...] about How To: Enable Developer Mode On A Chromebook Tablet
Deal Alert: Acer Chromebook 14 For Work For $179!
If $500 is your budget, yesterday's deal on the 64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro is probably going to be your best bet unless Amazon Prime Day brings us a better deal. We'll just have to wait until the 16th to get the details on the deals. If you're looking to score a great deal on a more-than-capable … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Acer Chromebook 14 For Work For $179!
64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro On Clearance At Best Buy
Samsung has started to make some serious waves in the Chrome OS arena since the launch of the flagship Chromebooks Pro and Plus nearly a year and a half ago. Recently, we saw the unexpected arrival of Version 2 of Chromebook Plus and just last week an even more confounding "refresh" of the aging … [Read more...] about 64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro On Clearance At Best Buy
Refreshed Samsung Chromebook 3 Coming Next Week?
We've received word from an anonymous source that a brick and mortar electronics store has prematurely displayed an unannounced device and it appears to be a Samsung Chromebook 3. We have very few details on the new device apart from the fact that the port layout is identical to the previous Samsung … [Read more...] about Refreshed Samsung Chromebook 3 Coming Next Week?
