As you've probably heard by now, Android Apps will be arriving to select Chromebook models later this year. In preparation Google has been working on a storage manager for Chrome OS to help you keep track of just how much space your using on your device. While this will be a useful tool, it … [Read more...] about Chromebooks With Upgradable SSD
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Google Creates Storage Manager for Chrome OS
Until recently, storage really wasn't a concern for most Chromebook users. Google designed Chrome with the Cloud in mind. Because of this, Chrome OS runs - for the most part - on web-based applications and services. But, in the world of computing and technology, things change at the speed of light. … [Read more...] about Google Creates Storage Manager for Chrome OS
HP Chromebook 11 G5 Official
Just days after an unofficial e-mail was leaked from HP documenting a new HP Chromebook 11 G5, it appears the new Chromebook is now for sale. … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 11 G5 Official
App of the Week: ShiftEdit
Very soon, over 1 million Android Apps will be coming to a Chromebook near you. In the meantime, we'd like to share some of our favorite Apps that are available from the Chrome Web Store. ShiftEdit It's no surprise our first App of the Week would be an IDE. Why, you ask? Because we use it every … [Read more...] about App of the Week: ShiftEdit
New HP Chromebook 11 G5 Leaked!
Coming on the heels of the much anticipated release of the HP Chromebook 13 G1, news has begun to spread of an unofficial document from HP documenting a new version of their newest generation HP Chromebook 11. Reported earlier today by our friends at Notebook Italia, the possible refresh of HP's … [Read more...] about New HP Chromebook 11 G5 Leaked!
New HP Chromebook 13 G1 on Sale!
Earlier this afternoon on Google+, +Brent Sullivan posted some exciting news. You can pick up the HP Chromebook 13 G1 directly from HP for $75 off. Using the promo code from his post you will save $74.85 off the base-model G1 - equipped with the Intel® Pentium® 4405Y processor - originally priced at … [Read more...] about New HP Chromebook 13 G1 on Sale!
HP Chromebook 13 G1 in Stock and Shipping From Select Retailers
The highly anticipated HP Chromebook 13 G1 has made its debut and our first impressions are quite favorable. Just a few days ago our own Robby Payne unboxed this sleek, new machine in our office. Needless to say, we've been very excited about getting our hands on HP's newest Chromebook, which sports … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 13 G1 in Stock and Shipping From Select Retailers
Add a Touch Screen to Your Non-Touch Chromebook
There's been a lot of buzz in the Chrome community about touchscreens on Chromebooks and rightfully so. If you haven't heard the news, Android apps are coming to Chromebooks later this year. For the full rundown check out Robby's video here: Android Apps Coming to Chrome OS Very Soon Google … [Read more...] about Add a Touch Screen to Your Non-Touch Chromebook
Chrome OS 51 Has Arrived!!!
I was sitting and sipping my Americano. I had no sooner clicked publish on our previous article, Chrome 51 released for Android when I spied the update icon in the corner of my Chromebook. Could it be??? Lo and behold, Chrome OS 51 has officially started rolling out for Chrome Devices. My humble … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 51 Has Arrived!!!
Chrome 51 Released for Android
Last week Google released Chrome OS 51 for Windows, Mac and Linux. The most recent update includes a truck load of bug fixes, added security features as well as the much discussed Credential Management API. Chrome 51 touts page rendering and performance improvements that will increase page load … [Read more...] about Chrome 51 Released for Android
Google I/O 2016: Android Apps on Chromebooks Video
Google I/O 2016: Android Apps on Chromebooks [youtube id="yDy1WWUdlY8"] Back in May, Google made the big announcement that Android Apps would be coming to Chromebooks later this year. Over the weekend Google Developers uploaded the keynote from Google I/O giving an impressive overview and … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2016: Android Apps on Chromebooks Video
“Critical Bug” Reported in Some Chromebooks
In an article published by Android Central, John Callaham reports of a critical bug in the firmware updater of some Chromebooks. The bug, original reported on the Chromium Bug Tracker site, is said to impact a few devices during the auto update process. … [Read more...] about “Critical Bug” Reported in Some Chromebooks
