I'm honestly not sure if the Linux environment on Chromebooks is actually being embraced by the masses but the fact remains that "Crostini" adds an entirely new level of productivity and capability to the Chrome operating system. In March of last year, Google updated the Linux container on Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Debian 11 ‘Bullseye’ is headed to Chrome OS
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ASUS Chromebook CX9 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
I have been waiting for this day for months. Not since October of 2017 and the announcement of Google's Pixelbook have I been this excited to get my hands on a flagship Chromebook. No, it isn't a new Pixelbook. Nor is it a new premium device from Samsung. The Chromebook that has had me on the edge … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook CX9 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Grab a first-gen Google Nest Hub for only $50
We love smart displays and one of the best things about Assitant-enabled devices in this form factor is the fact that there are options to fit just about every use-case, decor, and budget. For compact design and basic smart speaker functionality, the Lenovo Smart Clock series is a solid choice. If … [Read more...] about Grab a first-gen Google Nest Hub for only $50
Chrome OS 92: eSIM support, enhanced video calling, and more
Chrome OS 92 was slated to release last week but, as you probably know, Google has been a bit busy making preparations to announce the upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro to the world. Regardless, Google has finally taken the wraps off of the latest iteration of Chrome OS and this update brings some very … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 92: eSIM support, enhanced video calling, and more
Google preparing to white label Stadia game streaming service
It's been six months since Google dropped the hammer on the company's in-house game development platform. With the "winding down" of Stadia Games & Entertainment, many were quick to postulate that this could be the beginning of the end for Google's streaming gameplay server. However, six months … [Read more...] about Google preparing to white label Stadia game streaming service
Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 5i is $115 off but read this before you buy
Earlier this month, Lenovo quietly rolled out the highly-anticipated Tiger Lake refresh of the company's popular Chromebook Flex 5. As we expected, the beefier version of the Flex 5i was launched exclusively at Costco. Despite a minimal $50 price bump from the original Flex 5, the new 11th Gen Core … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 5i is $115 off but read this before you buy
Unannounced LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go passes through FCC
Samsung made a bit of a splash by folding its budget-friendly Chrome OS offering into the Galaxy Chromebook family. Not long after the announcement, Samsung released the first model in the Galaxy Chromebook Go lineup in the form of an Intel Jasper Lake-powered clamshell with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of … [Read more...] about Unannounced LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go passes through FCC
Take 50% off the AndaSeat Marvel Series gaming chairs
In the market for a new gaming chair or just something unique for your home office? AndaSeat has a deal for all you Marvel fans out there and you can save more than $200 on a premium gaming chair that's as comfortable as it is awesome. We've been using AndaSeat chairs for quite some time now and I … [Read more...] about Take 50% off the AndaSeat Marvel Series gaming chairs
Grab the powerful ASUS Chromebook CX5 for as little as $419 ($150 off)
With the new school year right around the corner, a new laptop may be in order and man, have we found a killer deal. The 15.6" ASUS Chromebook CX5 was branded "near-perfect" in Robby's full review and for good reason. The new 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core i3 processor is an absolute beast and most users … [Read more...] about Grab the powerful ASUS Chromebook CX5 for as little as $419 ($150 off)
Samsung teases Galaxy Chromebook Go with LTE and another surprise feature
Last month, Samsung took the wraps off of the all-new Galaxy Chromebook Go. While there was little fanfare around the announcement, the response from our readers tells me that the hype over this 14" budget-friendly Chromebook is real. With its muted silver chassis and starkly contrasting black … [Read more...] about Samsung teases Galaxy Chromebook Go with LTE and another surprise feature
Verizon offers free Samsung Chromebook to new Fios customers
If you live in one of a few select cities and you've been shopping around for a new internet provider, Verizon may have a deal for you. The country's largest mobile provider is offering some freebies when you make the switch to its high-speed fiber-optic network known as Fios. From now until … [Read more...] about Verizon offers free Samsung Chromebook to new Fios customers
Google pushes a fix for the recently borked Chrome OS 91 update
It has been a rough few weeks for Google and Chrome OS users. July started off with an incremental update that inadvertently crushed the CPUs on a wide range of Chromebooks. Google quickly halted the update but that resulted in the unintended breaking of the Linux container. For most users, this … [Read more...] about Google pushes a fix for the recently borked Chrome OS 91 update
