I have to admit, in the past year or so I’ve been a bit envious of a particular new feature on Windows 11: Snap Assist. In an updated take on a long-standing feature for most desktops at this point (MacOS being the main outlier, here), Windows 11 took the basic window snapping we all have […]
Continue ReadingThe excellent predecessor to the HP Dragonfly Chromebook is $300 off right now
While we’re nearing the release of our full review of the amazing HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, I can confidently say that its predecessor – the HP Elite c1030 – is just as great to use on a daily basis. Sure, the Dragonfly has a few new tricks up its sleeve and a faster processor on […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 185: ChromeOS tablets, Google’s fall hardware event, and the Pixel Notepad
This week on The Chrome Cast, we are a bit all over the place. Our primary discussion in the first half revolves around the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, ChromeOS tablets, and whether the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or Duet 5 is the better tablet experience. In the second half of the show, we delve into […]
Continue ReadingWin a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or one of 5 Lenovo Smart Clock Essentials
Well folks, we’re back at it again with yet another great giveaway. We just wrapped up what was our absolute largest giveaway in the We’ve Got Your Back-Pack Logitech ChromePack giveaway, outfitting one winner’s classroom with 30 backpacks full of Logitech accessories tailor-made for the classroom. And while that giveaway was really awesome, we’re far […]
Continue ReadingHow to enable developer mode on your Chromebook [VIDEO]
Over the years, we’ve only talked about Developer Mode on Chromebooks on an as-needed basis. There are reasons for that and they mainly revolve around security and safety for ChromeOS users. While I wouldn’t say that you should enter Developer Mode on a regular basis simply because you lose the Verified Boot feature that keeps […]
Continue ReadingHow to pair your Pixel Buds Pro with a Chromebook and phone at the same time
The Pixel Buds Pro are here and many of you who ordered them have them in your hands right now. While I’m waiting just a bit to see if Fast Pair works seamlessly on Chromebooks in the near future before putting out a review of the new Google-made earbuds, I’m still using them on a […]
Continue ReadingGoogle looks to be moving back to an early October hardware event this fall
Starting back with the original Pixel phone in 2016, Google has mostly stuck with October as their month of choice for releasing their new handsets each year. The date has moved around from year-to-year, but I don’t think I’ll ever forget the hype around that first event slated for October 4th, 2016. We talked about […]
Continue ReadingThere’s still life in the foldable Pixel Notepad as a new camera feature emerges
While the Pixel Notepad – known prior as the Pixel Fold – was never exactly cancelled, repeated delays have cooled the fire around this interesting foldable phone from Google in the past few months. With all the news from I/O 2022 showcasing devices like the Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel 7/7Pro and the 2023-bound […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 184: Pixel Buds Pro thoughts, ChromeOS 104 UI updates
This week on The Chrome Cast, we stay pretty focused on two things: the arrival of the Pixel Buds Pro and the big updates on the way for ChromeOS. For the Pixel Buds Pro, we have a full video with initial impressions and thoughts on Google’s new earbuds, and the early reactions are very positive. […]
Continue ReadingWe may finally be close to Google Photos integration in the ChromeOS Files app
For the longest time, we Chromebook users have been hopeful for an official merging of the ChromeOS Files App and Google Photos. After all, on a Pixel Phone, Google Photos is the de facto gallery and editing app and it serves as a great tool to deliver up just the right image when needed for […]
Continue ReadingInitial impressions and hands-on with the Pixel Buds Pro [VIDEO]
The long-awaited, highly-anticipated Pixel Buds Pro are in the office and everyone here is extremely excited about their arrival. I’ve only had them in-hand for a few days and it was an even shorter time period when we filmed the video included in this post, so these are all very early thoughts about Google’s new […]
Continue Reading3 big changes coming soon to Chromebooks that add cohesion to the interface [VIDEO]
All of the changes we’re going to highlight in this video have been talked about in the past. They are features or UI enhancements that have been present in Beta, Developer or Canary channels of ChromeOS, generally hidden behind flags, and available on what has felt like a rotating basis. While none of these pieces […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 183: Pixel 6a is here and there’s still life in the Pixelbook line
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by chatting about the arrival of the Pixel 6a and the Pixel Buds Pro on the scene. We’ve known the launch would be on July 21st since the initial announcement, but the arrival of the pre-order date means our impressions video and countless others are now out […]
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook Spin 714 Unboxing: Big Specs, Realistic Price
In this new world of virtual-only events, it is easy to get a bit mixed up on which Chromebooks are here, which ones are coming, and which ones have only been announced. That was a bit of the case with me and the Acer Chromebook Spin 714. Announced back in the spring via the Next@Acer […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6a first impressions: the Pixel 6 experience on a budget [VIDEO]
For the 4th year in a row, Google has established a bit of a recurring pattern with its Pixel phone lineup. Generally, that means a fall flagship duo of devices followed by a summertime A-series release. What started with the Pixel 3a has turned into an expected and successful yearly update to this tick-tock sort […]
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