Lenovo just released its second iteration of the popular Flex 5 Chromebook and the upgrade to an 11th Gen Tiger Lake processor will be a serious shot in the arm for an already great device. That said, the original Flex 5 convertible is still worth your time if you're looking for a solid Chromebook … [Read more...] about Grab this 10th Gen Core i3 2-in-1 Chromebook for only $349
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Lenovo’s Tiger Lake Flex 5 Chromebook arrives at Best Buy
Last month, Lenovo unveiled its latest flagship Chromebooks in the form of a 13.3" 2-in-1 and a 14" clamshell. Both devices come rocking Intel's 11th Gen Tiger Lake CPUs and a variety of configurations to fit just about any need or use case. As we already knew, the convertible Chromebook is little … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Tiger Lake Flex 5 Chromebook arrives at Best Buy
My favorite Google Assistant smart displays are all on sale today
The Fourth of July weekend is upon us and that means deals, deals, deals. As the weekend progresses and many get the pleasure of a three-day weekend, I'm sure that we will have some Chromebook deals to send your way but this morning, I discovered that three of my favorite Google Assistant devices … [Read more...] about My favorite Google Assistant smart displays are all on sale today
Google sends out free Chromecast w/Google TV emails to YouTube TV subscribers
If you're a "loyal" YouTube TV subscriber, now would be a good time to scour through the Promotions tab in your primary Gmail account. I myself have yet to go all-in with YouTube TV but we were tipped to the promotion by a lucky user on Twitter who received the promotional email just this afternoon. … [Read more...] about Google sends out free Chromecast w/Google TV emails to YouTube TV subscribers
Opera is now the first “alternative” browser optimized for Chrome OS
If you use a Chromebook, chances are high that you are fully committed to the Chrome browser. That's not to say you don't have other options. There are a variety of web browsers on the Google Play Store that will install and run just fine on Chrome OS but your experience is going to be well short of … [Read more...] about Opera is now the first “alternative” browser optimized for Chrome OS
Deal Alert: Take up to $200 off these budget-friendly Lenovo Chromebooks
Sometimes, you just need an inexpensive laptop rental but don't want to sacrifice all the niceties that come with more expensive devices. Thankfully, there is no shortage of mid-range or even budget Chromebooks out there and they frequently go on sale which can save you some serious cash. Two such … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Take up to $200 off these budget-friendly Lenovo Chromebooks
As if it matters, your Skylake Chromebook can finally use Linux apps
We are three years into the Crostini project that brought Linux app support to Chrome OS. Unfortunately for users of devices like the Samsung Chromebook and ASUS Chromebook C302, Linux has eluded the 6th Gen Skylake processors from Intel. This was a bad situation all around given the fact that these … [Read more...] about As if it matters, your Skylake Chromebook can finally use Linux apps
Poly (formerly Plantronics) debuts Works with Chromebook line of headsets
Google's "Works with Chromebook" certification is gaining steam and it feels like every week we see a new company or group of devices that have adopted the branding. Just this month, HP revealed the first-every Works with Chromebook-certified monitor and you can bet that many manufacturers will … [Read more...] about Poly (formerly Plantronics) debuts Works with Chromebook line of headsets
Lenovo’s new Smart Clock 2 is my dream come true
Last week, Lenovo debuted a handful of products leading into the annual MWC event that kicked off today. Among the devices were two new Tiger Lake Chromebooks but that wasn't the only thing Lenovo had up its sleeve. For whatever reason, some of Lenovo's products were held under NDA until the start … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s new Smart Clock 2 is my dream come true
Borealis, a.k.a. Steam, will live in the Chrome OS settings menu
Yesterday, I spent some time hashing out why I feel that Google will bring Steam to Chrome OS in the very near future. While there's still some work to be done, it now appears that Google is going all-in on the project and this may be a bigger addition to Chrome OS than we ever imagined. This … [Read more...] about Borealis, a.k.a. Steam, will live in the Chrome OS settings menu
You can score the 11th Gen Tiger Lake HP Chromebook x360 14c for $549
In April, HP quietly rolled out a refreshed version of the popular Chromebook x360 14c powered by Intel's 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core i3 CPU. As we've seen with ASUS' Chromebook Flip CX5, this new generation processor is an absolute beast compared to anything else we've seen in the Chrome OS space. HP … [Read more...] about You can score the 11th Gen Tiger Lake HP Chromebook x360 14c for $549
Google will hold off on Chrome’s third-party cookie blocking until 2023
Google has found itself in between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the methods used by Chrome for tracking users' online behavior. On one hand, you have users that want privacy and are looking for a browser that allows them to easily manage and limit the number of cookies that come along … [Read more...] about Google will hold off on Chrome’s third-party cookie blocking until 2023
