Just as I was venting that the Core m5 model of the ASUS C302 Flip should be under $600, Staples has silenced my complaints with the best price to date on the convertible Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Core M5 ASUS C302 Under $600 And More Chromebook Deals
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New AMD Chromebook In Development: Meet Grunt
It has been quite some time since we uncovered the first evidence of the first AMD-powered Chromebook and we are still waiting to see the materialization of said device. Over a year in the works, the AMD platform on Chrome OS is still very much alive and moving forward. … [Read more...] about New AMD Chromebook In Development: Meet Grunt
#MadeByGoogle: Everything From Google’s Pixel Launch Event
Ocotber 4th has come and gone and with it, Google's second annual hardware showcase has graced us with a sack full of new goodies to talk about, review and marvel about. We will be covering a number of the new #madebygoogle products in the very near future as they pertain to Chrome Unboxed. For … [Read more...] about #MadeByGoogle: Everything From Google’s Pixel Launch Event
Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook Review
The Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook may very well be one of the most underrated devices of 2017. I've had some extensive hands-on time with the rugged convertible and in that time it has proven itself by performing just as well as Chromebooks at twice the price. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook Review
Google PixelBook Roundup: Specs, Price and Release Date
In just over a week, we'll be hopping on a flight to San Francisco to see what Google has to offer up to its growing line of consumer-focused, #madebygoogle products. We can, of course, expect the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 phones from Google to be the highlight of the Oct. 4 event and believe me, we … [Read more...] about Google PixelBook Roundup: Specs, Price and Release Date
Chromecast Ultra VS. Apple TV 4K
Last week, Apple held a little event at the newly constructed Steve Jobs Theater on their campus in Cupertino, California. While the release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X was the reason most tuned in, Apple brought more than just a $1000 smartphone to the table. As expected, Apple unveiled the new … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra VS. Apple TV 4K
Chromebook High Contrast Mode: Inverting Colors Gets A New Shortcut
Inverting the colors on your Chromebook can make for a really cool looking desktop and for some users with vision impairments, the high-contrast mode can even be a necessity. For many Chromebook owners, however, this accessibility feature is nothing more than a nuisance that is stumbled upon … [Read more...] about Chromebook High Contrast Mode: Inverting Colors Gets A New Shortcut
Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Slowly but surely, Google is making good on their promise to bring the Play Store and Android Apps to a large number of Chrome devices. While the wait has been agonizing for many, it does appear that a snowball effect is happening as more and more devices are becoming Android ready. A recent, … [Read more...] about Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Chromebooks Getting Fresh OOBE Look
We are seeing a lot of changes to our beloved Chrome operating system as of late. From the slow rollout of Android Apps, new form-factors, and extensive Material Design changes, Chromebooks have certainly come a long way in just a few, short years. This week, we are seeing what could be a new … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting Fresh OOBE Look
Chromebook Avatars Get Animated
In the ever-evolving world that is Material Design, developers are constantly tweaking, changing and update features in and outside of Chrome OS. One of the latest additions to the Canary Channel comes in the form of new Avatar options for users. Avatars, or account pictures, are the small … [Read more...] about Chromebook Avatars Get Animated
New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
There has been a lot of talk lately surrounding some major changes coming for the Chrome OS keyboard layout. Along with a revamped top row, the Google Assistant will be making her way to Chromebooks. Until now, the actual layout of the updated keyboard has been a guessing game. We've made a … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
Chromebook How To: Scan With HP All-In-One Printers
So, this past weekend it happened. I actually needed to scan a document to send via email to someone. I didn't have access to a digital version of the document so I was left to my own devices in figuring out a lower-tech way to get it to onto the web. I had my trusty Chromebook and a … [Read more...] about Chromebook How To: Scan With HP All-In-One Printers
