Back in February, NVIDIA felt it was finally time to take the GeForce Now streaming game service out of Beta and launch the platform for Windows, macOS, Shield and Android devices. Since that time, we have seen an on/off relationship with Chrome OS and the GeForce Now Android app. For a brief … [Read more...] about Did NVIDIA just tease GeForce Now coming to Chrome? Chromebooks?
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3 alternatives for Microsoft Publisher on your Chromebook
Admittedly, I haven't used Microsoft Publisher or any legitimately comparable programs since I was in my twenties. For graphic design on the website and what little print needed over the past few years, we all rely almost entirely on Gravit Designer. However, I know that millions of users have used … [Read more...] about 3 alternatives for Microsoft Publisher on your Chromebook
The Google Assistant can finally make device-specific broadcasts and I couldn’t be happier
I won't revisit my rant about how, more than two years ago, I reached out to Google support about device-specific broadcasting because the feature is finally a reality and I am ecstatic. Broadcasting with the Google Assistant does exactly what it sounds like it should do. You tell the Assistant to … [Read more...] about The Google Assistant can finally make device-specific broadcasts and I couldn’t be happier
Smart Home Sunday: Big savings on the tiny Lenovo Smart Displays
Two of my favorite Assistant-enabled smart displays are currently on sale and you can get one for as little as $39.99. While these two devices may not be as feature-rich as larger models on the market, the 7" Lenovo Smart Display and 4" Lenovo Smart Clock both have a lot to offer at a price that's a … [Read more...] about Smart Home Sunday: Big savings on the tiny Lenovo Smart Displays
Android Emulator now works with select Chromebooks
Chromebooks have come a long way when it comes to versatility and developers, in particular, are the benefactors of many of the new features found in Chrome OS. Last year, Google brought a full-blown version of Android Studio to Chrome OS via the Linux container known as Crostini and now, developers … [Read more...] about Android Emulator now works with select Chromebooks
“Almost Black” Pixel Buds surface in the UK
Well, it has been nearly an entire year since Google teased the company's TWS Pixel Buds at the 2019 #madebygoogle hardware event. It took just shy of seven months for the Clearly White version of the highly-anticipated earbuds to officially hit the market but the other colors remained in the all to … [Read more...] about “Almost Black” Pixel Buds surface in the UK
Act fast, the $249 Lenovo Chromebook Duet is back and ready to ship
It's no secret that finding a good Chromebook at a fair price is growing exceeding more difficult and many students are gearing up for remote learning or the return to the classroom. As a matter of fact, Google recently reported that Chromebook sales were up 127%(YoY) for the period of March to … [Read more...] about Act fast, the $249 Lenovo Chromebook Duet is back and ready to ship
Forget Chromeboxes, Atari’s VCS 800 may be my next Chrome OS desktop
I am what many in the tech space would refer to as, well, seasoned. I enjoyed a childhood where arcades at the mall were commonplace and "console" games were still very much in a fledgling state. As a matter of fact, my first console was the original Atari 2600 but we didn't get one of those until … [Read more...] about Forget Chromeboxes, Atari’s VCS 800 may be my next Chrome OS desktop
Chromebook Perks: Grab the hit game Dead Cells for free
With a trophy-case full of awards under its belt, the "Metroidvania-style" Indie hit Dead Cells has just arrived on the Chromebook Perks website. Released in late 2018, Dead Cells was originally released for desktop and console and quickly snatched up an impressive 2.4 million paid downloads after … [Read more...] about Chromebook Perks: Grab the hit game Dead Cells for free
Save up to $320 on the Galaxy Chromebook and more deals from Samsung
Samsung is working hard to get the Galaxy Chromebook in the hands of consumers. Even though we haven't seen a fix for the devices painfully inadequate battery life, recent sales have made the sleek, premium Chromebook a very enticing purchase. Most recently, Samsung and other retailers have dropped … [Read more...] about Save up to $320 on the Galaxy Chromebook and more deals from Samsung
Chromebook users can’t sign in, here’s the fix
Chrome OS 84 was a relatively substantial update for Chromebook users and until now, we haven't seen any major issues or bugs in the software. Unfortunately, a rather nasty glitch has recently popped up and it is preventing users from logging into their Chromebooks. While most of us have misspelled … [Read more...] about Chromebook users can’t sign in, here’s the fix
Minecraft: Education Edition officially arrives for Chromebooks
It has been less than a month since Microsoft rolled out the Beta testing phase of Minecraft: Education Edition which brought the instructional version of the game back to Chromebooks. With many schools gearing up to head back to the classroom or start non-traditional online sessions, Microsoft has … [Read more...] about Minecraft: Education Edition officially arrives for Chromebooks
