So, you got yourself a shiny new Chromebook. Maybe it’s your first Chrome OS device or perhaps you’ve been around since the days of the CR-48. Either way, congratulations. Whether you’re a novice or Chrome OS is as familiar as the back of your hand, sometimes you just need a little help.
Continue ReadingChromebooks, Security Keys And USB-C
When it comes to online activity, security has and likely will always be one of the biggest concerns for users. If you’re like many people, you have your set of passwords for your devices and services and that is enough to keep your information safe while browsing the web, shopping online and whatever activities find […]
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook Spin 11 Full Specs: Now With Germ Resistance
Earlier this week Google announced, via their Education blog, two new Chromebooks coming to the ever-growing lineup of rugged devices geared towards students. The Acer Chromebook Spin 11 and ASUS Chromebook C213 are being marketed as the “new generation” of Chromebooks.
Continue ReadingGoogle To Chromebook Manufacturers: Thou Shalt Have USB-C
Google has been up to a lot of great things this week and we’ll be covering them all in the coming days. Along with the onslaught of new devices hitting the market, the release of Chrome 56 for desktop and more hints of tablets and detachables in the near future, the world of Chrome OS […]
Continue ReadingChrome 56 Arrives For Desktop
That’s right! The long awaited Chrome 56 has begun rolling out for Windows, Mac and Linux. As anticipated, this begins the new era of HTML as the default handler for the Chrome browser. By default Flash will be disabled and if early reports were correct, users will be prompted to enable the plugin if required […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Adds Two New Chromebooks To Its Education Line-up
Out of the blue, Google announced the release of two new Chromebook models aimed at the Education market. The Acer Chromebook 11 Spin and the ASUS Chromebook C213 will be available in late spring and are being touted as “next generation” devices.
Continue ReadingGoogle Announces All Coming Chromebooks Will Have Android Apps Out Of The Box
Google has officially announced that Chromebooks released in 2017 and after will all be compatible with Android Apps in the “coming future.” No news on when the Play Store will be making its way to the Stable channel but we still anticipate seeing some, if not all devices on the list gaining access with the […]
Continue ReadingAcer Rugged Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) Available For Preorder
Unveiled earlier this month at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, the Acer Chromebook 11 N7 isn’t your run-of-the-mill rugged Chrome device. Aside from compliance with MIL-STD 810G military durability tests, the 11.6″ Braswell-powered Chromebook is one of very few that is being marketed and sold to the education and consumer markets simultaneously.
Continue ReadingDetachable Chromebooks, Pixel C And The Future Of Chrome OS
So, the Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro are now a thing. The long-awaited ASUS Chromebook Flip C302 (man that’s a mouthful) has become a reality. Now, being the all-consuming nation that we are, the question is already being asked:
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Acer Chromebook 14 (Recertified) $205.99
One of our favorite Chromebooks of 2016 is on sale again! The Acer Chromebook 14 is a sleek, unassuming device that delivers where it counts and looks great doing it; all for only $205.99. While this may not be the “Gold” edition, the internals and the capabilities are identical to its Midas-touched sister.
Continue ReadingASUS UK Quietly Rolls Out Multiple Chromebook Flip C302 Models
As multiple sites in the U.K. have started listing higher-end models of the Asus Chromebook Flip C302 for pre-sale, the manufacturers United Kingdom domain has updated the products landing page with eight different configurations.
Continue ReadingAsus Chromebook Flip C302 M7 Shows Up For Pre-Order In The U.K.
Officially unveiled at CES 2017, the Asus Chromebook Flip C302 with the Intel Core m3 processor has been sporadically available from Asus and other online resellers. Along with the Pentium model available via Best Buy, these two configurations are the only 2 we have seen available, until now.
Continue ReadingChromecast Multiroom and Google Home Support Coming For LG Music Flow Audio
On the heels of Vizio’s announcement of Google Home support for their SmartCast line-up, LG has unveiled plans to integrate the smart speakers commands into the Music Flow line of home audio equipment. The update, which has not received a release date yet, will also bring with it the ability to utilize Chromecast’s multiroom functions.
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Support Comes To Vizio SmartCast Devices
In the ever-growing ecosystem that is Google Home, Vizio has announce all of their SmartCast-enabled devices now support commands from Google’s smart speaker.
Continue ReadingAOPEN’s New Chromebox And Chromebase Announced
AOPEN may not be a household name but chances are you’ve crossed paths with their technology and never even knew it. From digital signage and point-of-sale to desktop solutions and kiosks, AOPEN has been a mainstay in the commercial Chrome OS ecosystem. If you have ever interacted with a digital sign, or had your order […]
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