Ah, the age-old question. Can I play Minecraft on my Chromebook? Unfortunately, the answer isn't as simple as "Yes or No." If you're a student and you have a Microsoft Office 365 EDU account, you're good to go. You simply have to activate the Play Store on your Chromebook and install the Android … [Read more...] about How to install Minecraft Java Edition on your Chromebook
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3 ways to play Minesweeper on your Chromebook
I'm a child of the 80s and I cut my proverbial computing teeth on devices that ran DOS and COBOL but my first real-world experiences on a PC were with good ole' Windows 3.0. It wasn't long before Microsoft introduced Windows 3.1 and with it, a little game called Minesweeper. Some of you may have … [Read more...] about 3 ways to play Minesweeper on your Chromebook
Take $220 off the Snapdragon-powered HP Chromebook x2 11
We're hot off the heels of some big Chromebook announcements from Lenovo and the PC giant's latest Chrome OS tablet is definitely something to get excited about. That said, HP would like to remind you that the Duet isn't the only 11-inch Snapdragon Chromebook tablet on the market, and today, you can … [Read more...] about Take $220 off the Snapdragon-powered HP Chromebook x2 11
Lenovo debuts 11-inch Chromebook Duet and 12th Gen Intel Flex 5i
As we had hoped - and expected - Lenovo is back with another round of Chromebooks just in time to kick off MWC 2022 in Barcelona. The annual tech show is historically focused on the mobile device industry but recent years have seen a major increase in the number of laptop unveilings and the … [Read more...] about Lenovo debuts 11-inch Chromebook Duet and 12th Gen Intel Flex 5i
This $99 Samsung Chromebook is a bargain-lovers dream come true
Are you a thrifty shopper? Do you love getting a deal on a product that isn't junk? Okay, that's the best infomercial sales pitch I've got but seriously, who doesn't love stumbling across a great deal? Well, that's exactly what I did today. While this may not be the premium Chromebook that you've … [Read more...] about This $99 Samsung Chromebook is a bargain-lovers dream come true
Steam on Chrome OS is so close
It seems like forever since we first heard the news that Google and Valve were working to bring Steam gaming to Chromebooks. Two years later and it really feels as if Google is on the cusp of finally launching the finished product. With each passing day, new commits emerge that appear to be putting … [Read more...] about Steam on Chrome OS is so close
Grab this All-In-One Chrome OS Desktop for only $399
I would wager that, over the past two years, record numbers of users have set up or expanded their home office. Work from home. Remote learning. Whatever the reason, having a good desktop setup at home or even at the office is crucial for being as productive as possible. If you're still shopping for … [Read more...] about Grab this All-In-One Chrome OS Desktop for only $399
Cameyo joins Chrome Enterprise Recommended Program
Virtual App Delivery has become a very hot topic over the past couple of years as thousands have shifted to a remote or hybrid workflow. For many businesses, the shift to Chrome OS and the Chrome Enterprise Platform means finding a way to embrace Google's cloud-centric services while still being … [Read more...] about Cameyo joins Chrome Enterprise Recommended Program
Chromebook Tablet “Twosday” Deals
Well, in case you totally missed the news, it is officially "Twosday." What's all the fuss about? That really depends on who you ask but the tl:dr is that today is February 22, 2022. If you write this in its simplest form, it becomes 2/22/22. That's a lot of deuces. In some parts of the world other … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet “Twosday” Deals
Steam for Chrome OS gets minimum hardware specs
If you follow Chrome Unboxed or Chrome OS development in general, the name 'Borealis' may provoke some feelings of excitement and anticipation. If you're a gamer and Borealis doesn't ring a bell, now would be a good time to bring you up to speed on the news. Project Borealis It has been more … [Read more...] about Steam for Chrome OS gets minimum hardware specs
February Chromebook Deals Round 2
New day. New deals. We've just passed the midway mark of February and we have a whole new list of Chromebook deals for your viewing and shopping pleasure. This time around, there's a little something for everyone on the list from an ultra-portable detachable to a massive 17.3" clamshell that's … [Read more...] about February Chromebook Deals Round 2
Is the future of computing in the palm of your hand?
For years, we have pondered the possibility of Chrome OS running on a phone. Our idea was that the phone would run the containerized version of Android much as a Chromebook does but when you were using it as a phone, Android would be front and center. Then, when you docked your "Chrome Phone" to an … [Read more...] about Is the future of computing in the palm of your hand?
