I'm a foodie, for life. With over two decades under my belt in the restaurant scene, few things bring me the joy of making a meal for me and my family. Whether it's a fancy five courser for the holidays or tailgate munchies for the big game, I love to cook. Almost as much as I love to eat. My … [Read more...] about Google Home Goes Gourmet
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Android Apps On Chrome OS: Google’s Support Page Gets An Update
An update to the Chromium Project's Android on Chrome OS page didn't bring anything new Chromebooks to the party but it has offered up some clarity as to which devices have access to the Play Store on a given channel. … [Read more...] about Android Apps On Chrome OS: Google’s Support Page Gets An Update
Lenovo’s First ARM-powered Chromebook, ‘Hana’ Is The N23 Yoga
I'll start off by saying, I completely dropped the ball on this particular product. Lenovo's latest additions to their educational Chromebook lineup was announced back in late January and I completely overlooked the fact that there was a MediaTek MT8173 among them. It has now come to our attention … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s First ARM-powered Chromebook, ‘Hana’ Is The N23 Yoga
Google’s End Of Life Policy For Chromebooks Gets “Updated”
If you're like myself or Robby, Google's End of Life policy for Chromebooks never really crosses your mind. We try out new devices all the time and switch our daily work setups more often than you can imagine. We can't help it. We're finicky, we love tech and are always anxious to try out something … [Read more...] about Google’s End Of Life Policy For Chromebooks Gets “Updated”
Google’s Iconic Cr-48 Chromebook’s End Of Life May Have Arrived
Very few things are made to truly last. The Great Wall of China, Stonehenge....Twinkies. Unfortunately, very few tech devices will ever find themselves in this category. Today we mourn what may be the end of support for Google's patriarchal Chromebook, the Cr-48. … [Read more...] about Google’s Iconic Cr-48 Chromebook’s End Of Life May Have Arrived
Chromebook How To: Viruses, Malware and Chrome OS Security
If Chromebooks were to pen a résumé, somewhere at the top of the list of skill sets would be security. The combination of cloud-based services and multi-layer protection make Chrome OS one of the most secure operating systems on the market. … [Read more...] about Chromebook How To: Viruses, Malware and Chrome OS Security
Chromebooks, Security Keys And USB-C
When it comes to online activity, security has and likely will always be one of the biggest concerns for users. If you're like many people, you have your set of passwords for your devices and services and that is enough to keep your information safe while browsing the web, shopping online and … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, Security Keys And USB-C
Chrome 56 Arrives For Desktop
That's right! The long awaited Chrome 56 has begun rolling out for Windows, Mac and Linux. As anticipated, this begins the new era of HTML as the default handler for the Chrome browser. By default Flash will be disabled and if early reports were correct, users will be prompted to enable the plugin … [Read more...] about Chrome 56 Arrives For Desktop
CES 2017: Samsung Chromebook Pro Price Announced
Samsung's new Chromebooks, the Plus and the Pro, have become the Belle of the Ball here at CES 2017 in Las Vegas. Now that we've had some hands-on time with the next-gen Chromebook a lot of questions have been answered and we know a little better what to expect from the flagship device. … [Read more...] about CES 2017: Samsung Chromebook Pro Price Announced
Chrome OS 55 Brings Android Apps To Chromebooks (developer mode)
Late last night the Chrome team pushed out the latest version of Chrome OS. The update to Chrome OS 55 was relatively minor as developers continue work to make the Chrome OS/Android environment more stable and user friendly. You can find all the ins and outs of what's new in Chrome OS 55 … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 55 Brings Android Apps To Chromebooks (developer mode)
Microsoft Office Apps Will Continue To Run On Compatible Chromebooks
Earlier this week we reported on what appeared to be the road-blocking of Microsoft Office Apps for Chromebooks that have access to the Google Play Store. Today, however, Microsoft has announced that this is not the case. … [Read more...] about Microsoft Office Apps Will Continue To Run On Compatible Chromebooks
Chromebook Tablet With Detachable Keyboard On The Horizon?
The introduction of the Google Play Store to Chrome OS has created a void in the hardware market that manufacturers appear to be working quickly to fill. What once was a market of cost-effective devices with a few high-end, somewhat overkill machines (no offense Pixel LS), is rapidly becoming a … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet With Detachable Keyboard On The Horizon?
