Just a tad behind schedule, Chrome OS 87 is now making its way to the Stable Channel for select devices with a wider rollout happening over the next few days. The delayed-release was caused, in part, by a nasty bug that affected keyboard inputs in Android applications. This release of Chrome OS was already scheduled […]
Continue ReadingA quick look at Parallels and Zero-Touch Enrollment on Chrome OS [Video]
Google just wrapped up its Chrome OS Demo Day at which the Product Head John Maletis took to the digital stage to highlight some exciting new features headed to the enterprise sector. While this may not be of interest to the average consumer, the new tools offered by the Chrome OS team are paramount to […]
Continue Reading3 awesome (and free) resources for your Google Classroom
2020 is coming to an end but due to unforeseen circumstances, the “new normal” appears to be here to stay until further notice. For educators, this means facing the challenges that come along with teaching a full curriculum in a virtual environment. The lesson plans may be the same but the delivery methods must be […]
Continue ReadingGet this $350 Harmon Kardon speaker w/Google Assistant for $99
If you’re in the market for a really good Google Assistant smart speaker around the $100 price range, I would normally tell you that the new Nest Audio should be at the top of your list. We love the Nest Audio. The sound quality is so far beyond its predecessor, the Google Home, and its […]
Continue ReadingA bug report just leaked a Core i7 Tiger Lake Chromebook, likely Acer
ICYMI Just in case you haven’t caught up on our expanding YouTube content, Robby just mapped out what the next year will look like when it comes to new Chromebook releases and the landslide of CPU options that will be available. At the time of this publication, we are tracking no less than 70 new […]
Continue ReadingGet up to $359 off of the massive 4K Lenovo Yoga Chromebook
The Black Friday and Cyber Week deals are quickly winding down but that doesn’t mean that you can score a killer deal on a great Chromebook. Comet Lake Chromebooks are at the top of the food chain at the moment but the 8th Gen Kaby Lake models are plenty powerful and still have more than […]
Continue ReadingFirst Look: Chrome OS recovery screen goes Dark Mode
It has been nearly two years since we discovered that Google was working on bringing “Dark Mode” to Chrome OS. In that time, we have seen the evolution that will be the upcoming light and dark mode, new theme-specific wallpapers, and the reintroduction of forced Dark Mode for the web. There is still a bit […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 87 may be delayed and that’s totally fine
We are one day away from the official release date of Chrome OS 87 but a recent discovery by Android Police’s Kent Duke could signal the delay of the final update of 2020. While it isn’t unusual for Chrome OS to miss its release date by a few days, this particular update to version 87 […]
Continue ReadingCyber Week: The best Chromebook and Smart Home deals today
Black Friday has come and gone but thanks to 2020, that really doesn’t matter because nothing is normal and every retailer is doing what they can to capture as many sales as possible. With a huge shift to online shopping underway, many stores are rolling out early Cyber Monday savings or simply extending the Black […]
Continue ReadingThis trick can score you the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for as little as $629
Black Friday is officially here. We’ve already covered most of the available deals because many retailers began rolling out the savings days if not weeks ago, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t new deals to discover. Thanks to some thrifty shopping acrobatics, you could pick up Samsung’s ultra-premium 2-in-1 Galaxy Chromebook for as little as […]
Continue ReadingBlack Friday: Grab a brand new Lenovo Chromebook Duet for $204!
As we had hoped, the Black Friday Chromebook deals are still arriving and one of our favorite devices just hit one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen. Recent deals from Best Buy offered up the 128GB model of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet for the impressively low price of $229. If you’ve been shopping for […]
Continue ReadingTreat your Chromecast to Hulu for $1.99/month for an entire year
Are you one of the countless shoppers that picked up Google’s new Chromecast w/Google TV? Maybe you already have a few Chromecasts or Cast-enabled devices around the house. Perhaps you just have a smart TV or you’re exploring some options for cutting the cord and ditching your traditional cable provider. Whatever the case may be, […]
Continue ReadingWalmart’s Google-y Black Friday Deals go live tonight with bonus Vudu credits
The big day is almost here. Tomorrow, we will gather in whatever shape, form, or fashion that looks like, to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. We’re wishing you a festive and safe break from the ongoing barrage that is 2020. If you’re like many, you’ve armed yourself with a game plan to get your holiday shopping […]
Continue ReadingPre-order the 14″ FHD CTL Chromebook NL81 for $199 ($80 off)
Deals are dropping left and right on some of the top Chromebook models of 2020 but we know that many shoppers are looking to stretch the holiday shopping budget as far as it will go. While this is no shortage of “cheap” Chromebooks to be found at every turn, finding one that’s inexpensive and actually […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Grab this beast Core i7 Chromebox for only $499 ($130 off)
If you’ve been eyeing a Chrome OS desktop but aren’t ready to dish out nearly $1,000 to get a power-packed Core i7 with all the fixin’s, CTL’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday promo is here to save the day and a boatload of cash. Comet Lake Chromeboxes are starting to hit the market and the 10th Gen […]
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