At the end of June, Google pushed out an incremental update to Chrome OS 91. Almost immediately, users learned that the update came with a nasty little bug that was taxing the CPU on a wide range of Intel and AMD-based devices. Shortly thereafter, the Chrome OS team rolled back the update server … [Read more...] about All clear, it should be safe to update your Chromebook
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Lenovo’s light-bar toting 14″ Chromebook 5i is available and $100 off
Late last month, Lenovo took the wraps off of its latest Chromebooks that come bearing the 11th Gen Tiger Lake CPUs from Intel. The first of the two devices is little more than a refresh of last year's budget-friendly Chromebook Flex 5 with the updated processors. While we would have loved to have … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s light-bar toting 14″ Chromebook 5i is available and $100 off
The Tiger Lake Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is down to $619
It won't be long and we'll be dropping our list of the top Chromebooks of the first half of 2021. While no "official" decisions have been made, it's going to be a tough battle to beat out Acer's latest Spin 713. The 11th gen Tiger Lake convertible brings back all the great features from last year's … [Read more...] about The Tiger Lake Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is down to $619
Chrome OS 91 broke Linux, here’s the workaround
Last week, numerous Chromebook users reported a CPU-crippling bug had arrived in the latest incremental update to version 91 of Chrome OS. Shortly thereafter, Google pumped the brakes on the update and paused the server which essentially reverted the most current version of Chrome OS to the previous … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 91 broke Linux, here’s the workaround
Google adds another killer feature to the Tote holding space on Chrome OS
Google is steadily bringing more and more productivity tools to Chrome OS. While projects such as the Linux container on Chromebooks have expanded the capability of the OS exponentially, it's the constant subtle add-ons that continue to make Chrome OS more user-friendly and conducive to a more … [Read more...] about Google adds another killer feature to the Tote holding space on Chrome OS
Deal Alert: $102 off this Lenovo smart home starter kit
Whether you're looking to get your first smart home setup started or you want to add some new smart devices to your existing Assistant-enabled domicile, Lenovo has a Black Friday in July deal you may want to check out. The deal consists of TWO smart clocks with the Google Assistant baked right in … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $102 off this Lenovo smart home starter kit
CTL launches Chrome OS All-in-one with Pocket Lab Air Quality monitor
Oregon-based CTL is known for pumping out quality Chrome OS devices and digital management solutions for schools and enterprises. From rugged classroom-ready Chromebooks to a wide range of cost-effective Chromebox configurations, CTL continues to grow its hardware résumé to fit the needs of the … [Read more...] about CTL launches Chrome OS All-in-one with Pocket Lab Air Quality monitor
Google pauses Chrome OS update, breaks Linux container
Last week, Google rolled out an incremental update to Chrome OS 91 and it didn't take long for numerous users to start reporting a serious bug that was crippling the CPU and a number of Chromebooks. The bug report, now triaged, has been updated from priority 3 to priority 1 which is the … [Read more...] about Google pauses Chrome OS update, breaks Linux container
Pick up this Lenovo USI pen for your Chromebook for only $26
USI pens are awesome. As the name infers, the Universal Stylus Initiative means your pen will work exactly the same no matter which compatible device you happen to be using. Some USI pens offer some additional features such as barrel buttons that perform specific functions. Some models are … [Read more...] about Pick up this Lenovo USI pen for your Chromebook for only $26
AT&T subscribers can score 6 months of Stadia Pro and a $20 gaming bundle
The future of Stadia and the strategy behind its roadmap still eludes me but whatever the plan, Google appears to be pulling out all the stops to get the streaming service in front of more users with every passing day. General users can claim a month of Stadia Pro on the platform's website at any … [Read more...] about AT&T subscribers can score 6 months of Stadia Pro and a $20 gaming bundle
The 10th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c is $200 off with free GeForce now and controller
HP's latest entry into the Chromebook space is a solid choice at $699 with just enough upgrades over the previous iteration to condone the modest price bump of $70. Not only do you get the significantly more powerful 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core i3, but HP also did us a solid and doubled the storage to … [Read more...] about The 10th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c is $200 off with free GeForce now and controller
Chrome OS 91 busted? You’re not alone
If you recently updated to the latest version of Chrome OS 91 and you're experiencing some unsettling performance degradation, you are not alone. As first reported by Android Police, users have taken to Reddit and the CR Bug tracker to report devices that are experiencing maxed out CPU usage after … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 91 busted? You’re not alone
