Are you still looking for that perfect gift for the tech head in your life? If you missed all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on a new premium Chromebook, today is your lucky day. Samsung's original Galaxy Chromebook is enjoying a significant discount over at Samsung proper and you can save … [Read more...] about Take $460 off the premium Core i5 Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
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How to find your Chromebook’s IP and MAC address
With the explosion of the work from home and remote learning movements, many have been forced to learn much more about computing and network setups than we ever would have liked. As millions of users adopt Chrome OS as their new operating system - whether by choice or not - the question may arise … [Read more...] about How to find your Chromebook’s IP and MAC address
Latest update could add precious storage space to your Chromecast w/Google TV
Google's latest Chromecast device with its swanky remote and all-new Google TV interface is one of the hottest devices to hit the cord-cutting scene in a long time. Not only does it offer a powerful streaming platform, but it also does so for very little cash. The only BIG complaint I have with the … [Read more...] about Latest update could add precious storage space to your Chromecast w/Google TV
Rumor: Verizon launching a Snapdragon-powered Chromebook w/LTE
It's not unusual to see an occasional "off-brand" Chromebook pop up here and there. As the Chrome OS ecosystem continues to expand, we are seeing more and more white-label devices being produced in overseas markets. Many of these Chromebooks look just like other devices from companies like ASUS or … [Read more...] about Rumor: Verizon launching a Snapdragon-powered Chromebook w/LTE
How to type symbols with Unicode on your Chromebook
We've all done it. Regardless of your respective operating system, we've all done the hunt for a symbol on our keyboards just to find ourselves dismayed and attempting to copy and paste it from another website or a document. For me, it has always been the £ symbol. Whenever I share a deal or a press … [Read more...] about How to type symbols with Unicode on your Chromebook
Smart Deal: Gen 2 Lenovo Smart Clock w/free Smart Bulb for $25!
Some of my favorite Google Assistant smart displays don't actually come from the creator of the Assistant platform. Instead, I am a huge fan of Lenovo's growing variety of smart home devices. From the 7" display I keep on my kitchen counter to the second generation smart clock that adorns my … [Read more...] about Smart Deal: Gen 2 Lenovo Smart Clock w/free Smart Bulb for $25!
Steam support for Chromebooks could surface this week
After months and months and even more months of waiting, it appears that we may finally get our first look at native Steam gaming on Chrome OS in the very near future. Affectionately known as project 'Borealis', the containerized version of Steam has been in the works for nearly two years and it was … [Read more...] about Steam support for Chromebooks could surface this week
Win one of 5 Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 tablets
Robby and Joe just wrapped up filming the full review of the Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Chromebook Duet. I'll do them a solid and forgo any spoilers while we wait for Joe to finish his editing magic but I will say, this is the first time that Robby has ever walked away from a Chrome OS tablet without … [Read more...] about Win one of 5 Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 tablets
Costco members can take $200 off this monster Core i5 HP Chromebook
Costco is quickly becoming one of my top recommendations for shoppers looking to score a solid deal on a new Chromebook. While the wholesale buying club doesn't have quite the selection that retailers such as Best Buy offer, the past couple of years have seen Costco's Chrome OS inventory expand … [Read more...] about Costco members can take $200 off this monster Core i5 HP Chromebook
How to Download and Install iTunes on Your Chromebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ah, the age-old question. You got a Chromebook but you are also an Apple user and you want to access your iTunes library on your shiny, new Chrome OS devices. Unfortunately, Apple has yet to - and likely never will - release an Android version of iTunes. Many users have made the move to Apple Music … [Read more...] about How to Download and Install iTunes on Your Chromebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
First Look: Chromebook “extra container management” in Chrome OS 98
Earlier this month, I covered down a new feature that's in the works for Chrome OS that will give users a native user interface for managing Linux containers. While still a work in progress, the "extra container" management has finally made an appearance in the Canary channel of Chrome OS and we … [Read more...] about First Look: Chromebook “extra container management” in Chrome OS 98
The HP Chromebook x2 11 tablet hits an all-time low at $349
As I anticipated, the end of Black Friday and Cyber Monday has unearthed new Chromebook deals that can actually save you more money than the "exclusive" savings offered by retailers last week. This morning, HP's premium Chrome OS tablet, the Chromebook x2 11, has dropped to its lowest price ever and … [Read more...] about The HP Chromebook x2 11 tablet hits an all-time low at $349
