It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic produced serious long-term effects on the labor force. In the blink of an eye, millions of employees were forced into navigating off-site, work-from-home, and hybrid work models. The burden to reinvent how the workforce could remain productive while out of the office fell on the IT departments […]
Continue ReadingAMD unveils new 7020 C-series for mid-range Chromebooks
Earlier this month, a new Chromebook appeared on Dell’s website that is carrying an unannounced new processor from AMD. I presume that the new Ryzen 5 7520 would be a direct competitor for Intel’s 12th Gen processors found in many of the current flagship devices on the market. I was partially correct. Today, AMD has […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is coming to delete your unused Gmail account
Back in 2020, Google announced an update to the company’s dormant account policy. Included in the update was the end of unlimited storage for high quality photos. As it pertains to dormant accounts, Google stated that accounts that aren’t active for two years or longer may have their files deleted to optimize space on the […]
Continue ReadingLenovo’s OLED Chromebook Duet 5 gets a massive discount
Lenovo’s Duet 5 Chromebook has made its mark on history and to this day, remains one of the best ChromeOS tablets to ever hit the market. We have high hopes that new tablets will eventually emerge and take the ChromeOS tablet space to new heights but for now, the Duet 5 is the gold standard. […]
Continue ReadingStreamlining Chromebook management: How VIZOR Cloud transformed ACPA’s process
Even before the global pandemic hit in 2020, Chromebooks had become a staple in the American classroom. When schools began to shut down and remote learning became the new normal, the adoption of 1:1 devices for students skyrocketed as schools districts scramble to keep the educational stream flowing amidst the unprecedented adversity. Now that the […]
Continue ReadingWear OS 4 is coming to help you track your golf game
It is a rare occasion where two of my passions intersect but when it does, I absolutely geek out. In the mix of the mountain of news and updates from Google I/O, one such intersection popped up briefly in the “New in Health on Android” talk. There was a lot to digest and some very […]
Continue ReadingScore big and save $250 on Google’s best Pixel phone
Yes, we are insanely excited about the upcoming Pixel Fold. Yes, the Google Pixel 7a is a solid device and easily one of the best phones you can buy under $500. That said, the Pixel 7 Pro is still my absolute favorite flagship device and seven months later, the Phone by Google still stands up […]
Continue ReadingThe Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i is now available for purchase
At CES 2023 earlier this year, we got our hands on a new device from Lenovo that features the first of Intel’s new generation of small-core CPUs. The Alder Lake N-series from Intel represents more than a simple departure from the company’s historical naming scheme. New architecture, more cores and higher frequencies just to name […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Drive is getting a Spam folder
Google has gotten pretty good at helping users avoid spam emails and Drive files over the years. If you use Gmail, you might say that the spam filter is too good as you dig through the spam folder to find that email that you overlooked from your boss. Still, the automated nature of the Gmail […]
Continue ReadingGet it while it’s hot: The Sparkling Black HP Dragonfly Pro is back in stock
The uncontested King of Chromebooks, in our humble opinion, has been one of the most difficult laptops to actually get your hands on since it debuted back in March. At best, one of the two models becomes available for purchase for short stints of two days or even less. Each morning, I check HP’s website […]
Continue ReadingWear OS 4 will finally fix my biggest gripe with Android watches
Amid the new hardware and the extensive talks about responsible A.I., Google I/O saw the announcement of Wear OS 4 which is now available as a Developer Preview for testing and feedback. The new version of Wear OS is slated for release later this year and with it, some new updates will arrive to address […]
Continue ReadingYou can pre-order the Pixel Tablet for $499
As expected, Google took to the stage today at I/O and talked a lot about AI but that wasn’t all they talked about. We knew that there was hardware coming and while there weren’t really any surprises, I was relieved to see that the long-awaited Pixel Tablet was going to ship with the docking station/smart […]
Continue ReadingWhere to buy the all-new Pixel 7a
Two hours later, the 2023 Google I/O keynote has finally wrapped up and boy is that a lot to talk about in the coming days. What we’re most excited about is the long-awaited Pixel Fold that just went up for pre-order on the Google Store but it will be a few weeks before we see […]
Continue ReadingYet another new Dell Chromebook emerges from the shadows
Dell seems to be content staying out of the consumer Chromebook market. A fact that seems very odd to me given the recent expansion of premium consumer-facing devices from nearly every major OEM out there. I say nearly because no one appears to know what’s going on with Samsung but that’s another story. That said, […]
Continue ReadingAcer’s powerful Chromebook Spin 714 is a whopping $200 off
There’s no denying that Acer knows ChromeOS. For years, the PC giant has been producing some of the best devices on the market and the company’s Chromebook resume is one of the largest of any OEM. For the past few years, Acer has offered what I consider one of the best consumer flagship Chromebooks in […]
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