Opera has recently added Chromecast support to the Developer Build of their web browser. According to Opera's official blog: – today, we are also offering Chromecast finally working in this developer version. Specifically, when you install the Google Cast extension from the store and have the … [Read more...] about Opera Developer Build Adds Chromecast Support
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Google Apps for Education: The All-in-One Classroom
Google is no stranger to the classroom. According to a report from Future Source Consulting, the third quarter of 2015 saw Chromebook sales crest over 50% of total new sales in the U.S. K-12 market. That's an astounding accomplishment considering the fact that, in 2012, that number was less … [Read more...] about Google Apps for Education: The All-in-One Classroom
Chrome 52 Arrives
Our friends over at 9TO5Google have reported that Chrome 52 has begun to roll out for Mac, Windows and Linux. The arrival of version 52 brings with it the much anticipated removal of the backspace key doubling as a browser back button. This has long been a thorn for many Chrome users, who complain … [Read more...] about Chrome 52 Arrives
Is MediaTek Finally Producing a Chromebook?
In June of 2015, the world's top hardware manufacturers gathered in Taipei for the annual Computex Technology Exposition. Names like Nvidia, AMD, Asus, Intel and many more were there to show off the best they had to offer to current and future computing technologies. Among the participants was … [Read more...] about Is MediaTek Finally Producing a Chromebook?
Play Store Lands on Chromebook Pixel and Acer R11
Less than a day after we reported on the delay of the Play Store coming to the Chromebook Pixel(2015) and the Acer R11, it appears that the update has arrived. +Santiago Welbes original posted earlier this evening in Google + that he heard rumors of the Pixel receiving the Play Store update on the … [Read more...] about Play Store Lands on Chromebook Pixel and Acer R11
App of the Week: Xiwi Crouton Integration Extension
Dual booting Ubuntu Linux on your Chromebook can add a new level of productivity to your device. Whether you are wanting to install applications not accessible in Chrome OS or running your favorite Steam games, Ubuntu on a Chrome device is definitely a must-have around our office. For a step-by-step … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Xiwi Crouton Integration Extension
Tidal Adds Chromecast Support
Tidal, the high-defention stream audio and video service, has recently added Chromecast support to their App. … [Read more...] about Tidal Adds Chromecast Support
Chrome Adds Official Facebook Save and Share Extension
These days, sharing a link on Facebook is about as simple as it gets. The majority of web sites we visit have a plethora of social media buttons so you can share, follow, tweet, +1, Pin and put it in your Pocket. Personally, I'm a copy-and-paste guy myself. Drop the link in your status box, a … [Read more...] about Chrome Adds Official Facebook Save and Share Extension
Skype Voice Calling Now Supported On Chromebooks
Until recently, Chromebook user with Skype accounts were limited to sending and receiving written messages only. The Microsoft company had recently pledged to offer "truly plugin-free VoIP calls". It appears that they are holding true to their word. You can now make voice calls via Skype's web-based … [Read more...] about Skype Voice Calling Now Supported On Chromebooks
Samsung’s New Universal Flash Storage(UFS)
Earlier this week, Samsung revealed a removable memory card based on the JEDEC Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 1.o Card Extension Standard. According to the press release, Samsung's new line of removable storage is designed for use in high-resolution devices. From Samsung: ...for use in … [Read more...] about Samsung’s New Universal Flash Storage(UFS)
App of the Week: Project Naptha
Project Naptha is an intuitive extension for Chrome that allows you to copy and paste text directly from any image while browsing the web. Thanks to our friend +Tony Bostony for giving us the heads up on this very useful extension. As stated on the their website, Project Naptha automatically … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Project Naptha
App of the Week: Harvest Time Tracker
Harvest Time and Expense Tracker is a powerful timesheet and expense tracking application designed to meet the needs of businesses both large and small. I, personally, have used the Harvest App for going on two years now. As a small business owner, I find the ease of operation and the user … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Harvest Time Tracker
