HP 15.6-inch Chromebook Plus MSRP - $499.00 "Chromebook Plus makes for a very enjoyable, solid Chromebook experience. This is just as true with HP's 15.6-inch Chromebook as it is with all the rest of them." Pros Cons Part of the overall appeal of Chromebook Plus at this point is the fact that … [Read more...] about HP 15.6-inch Chromebook Plus review [VIDEO]
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If the Slim 3i Chromebook Plus stays at $339.99, it’s the one to beat
For a Chromebook that refused to go on sale for a long time after it launched last fall, the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus has now enjoyed one of the longest continued sale prices we've ever seen on any Chromebook at this point. Dating all the way back to February 19th, this excellent Chromebook … [Read more...] about If the Slim 3i Chromebook Plus stays at $339.99, it’s the one to beat
Chrome 124 is prepping a feature that easily turns any site into a free-standing web app
It was only a few years ago that Google opted to end support for Chrome Apps in favor of the far more universal PWAs - progressive web apps. Since that point, the web by and large has moved in this direction, seeing standard websites acting far more like native applications across the board. … [Read more...] about Chrome 124 is prepping a feature that easily turns any site into a free-standing web app
Big savings return for my favorite Chromebook: the Acer 516 GE
You know, I beat around the bush a lot when talking about which of the current crop of Chromebooks is my favorite, but deep down I've known which one holds that title. The Acer Chromebook 516 GE has been a faithful companion at the office, on the road, and on vacations for well over a year for me … [Read more...] about Big savings return for my favorite Chromebook: the Acer 516 GE
This Chromebook trackpad shortcut is definitely not new, but is blowing my mind
It's just not true that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. When it comes to Chromebooks and ChromeOS, I'm nearly as old of a dog as there is, and today I learned a new trackpad shortcut that I'm sure has been around for quite some time. As a matter of fact, the more I look, the more I'm … [Read more...] about This Chromebook trackpad shortcut is definitely not new, but is blowing my mind
CTL showed off the first affordable 5G RedCap Chromebook at MWC 2024
Just last week at Mobile World Congress, CTL made waves in both the 5G and Chromebooks worlds by showcasing the world's first Chromebook equipped with the fast and affordable 5G RedCap technology. This innovation has major implications for the future of education, enterprise and even consumer … [Read more...] about CTL showed off the first affordable 5G RedCap Chromebook at MWC 2024
Android on desktop is a tough sell and Windows is dropping it
In a bit of a surprise announcement, Microsoft recently announced the shutdown of Windows 11's Windows Subsystem for Android. The feature that has allowed you to run Android apps directly on your Windows PC for the past year is already being deprecated, but when you look at the reasoning behind this … [Read more...] about Android on desktop is a tough sell and Windows is dropping it
Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk: a real option for a wireless Chromebook trackpad?
I have a love/hate relationship with Chromebooks and trackpads. On one hand, I love a smooth, glass trackpad with a satisfying click mechanism. On the other, I don't love the ergonomic position I'm in all day if the built-in trackpad on my Chromebook is my only way to navigate on-screen. I love … [Read more...] about Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk: a real option for a wireless Chromebook trackpad?
The sheer number of great Chromebook deals this week is crazy
While it would be fun to one day write a post about all current-gen Chromebooks being on sale all at once, this isn't quite that. Still, there are a wild number of devices being sold on a discount this week, and some of those deals are even hold-overs from last week. The Chromebook deals available … [Read more...] about The sheer number of great Chromebook deals this week is crazy
Save big on arguably the best Chromebook you can buy in-store
We've been talking a lot lately about Chromebook Plus. There are good reasons for that, of course, and I think the conversation around these well-priced, well-made, well-spec'd devices will only continue. But we're still in the span of time where there are other Chromebooks that emerged just … [Read more...] about Save big on arguably the best Chromebook you can buy in-store
The Chrome Cast 257: what it’s like to use the Pixelbook in 2024
This week on The Chrome Cast, we generally stick to a single topic: using the venerable Pixelbook in 2024. Originally released in the fall of 2017, the Pixelbook still largely stands alone in the world of laptops and Chromebooks when we talk about sheer ingenuity, aesthetics, and build quality. … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 257: what it’s like to use the Pixelbook in 2024
ChromeOS 122 is here and continues the trend of ghost “new” features
To say I'm a bit aggravated right now would be an understatement. The past few ChromeOS updates have arrived with disparate messaging, unclear feature additions, and flat out ghost features that are announced and (mostly) delivered weeks later. The trend continues with ChromeOS 122, unfortunately, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 122 is here and continues the trend of ghost “new” features
