Over the years, Chromebooks have become quite good at multitasking. From window snapping to tab scrubbing to virtual desks, Chromebooks possess a lot of abilities to help users get things done in a more organized way on a daily basis. The latest addition to this feature set has been the … [Read more...] about Chromebooks may be getting an inventive, new multitasking feature
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HP Chromebook Plus x360: don’t buy the wrong one [UPDATED]
Contents UPDATE - November 2nd, 2023: Right now, over at Best Buy, there's a clearance sale on the original HP Chromebook x360 14c and, as I outline in the original post below, that device is inferior to the Chromebook Plus model. Since this post over a week ago, the new HP Chromebook Plus x360 … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook Plus x360: don’t buy the wrong one [UPDATED]
Another clue that a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 successor is on the way
Contents It's been a little bit since I last talked about 'Geralt' - the baseboard that will usher in a new wave of Chromebook tablets that house the still-unannounced MediaTek MT8188 SoC. As development tends to go with MediaTek-powered Chromebooks, things have been wildly active with 'Geralt', … [Read more...] about Another clue that a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 successor is on the way
Why Google Messages account-based pairing is a big deal
Contents As Google Messages passes the billion downloads mark, it looks like Google is keeping their foot on the gas. The slightly-aggravating, always inconvenient QR code scanning requirement for use on multiple devices has always kept Google Messages from being the service it has the potential … [Read more...] about Why Google Messages account-based pairing is a big deal
Here’s a quick look at how fast the new Chromebook Plus devices really are
Contents Speed, simplicity and security. You've heard those words used for Chromebooks for years, and the move to Chromebook Plus hasn't changed that philosophy from Google one bit. As a matter of fact, I'd go as far to say that Chromebook Plus is only here to further lean into two of those … [Read more...] about Here’s a quick look at how fast the new Chromebook Plus devices really are
The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is a steal at just $379
We're in the thick of the review process for Chromebook Plus devices right now (we have one nearing completion right now) and as they continue to go on sale left and right, I've been eyeing the best deals to consider, picking up that exact device, using it for a little bit, and then getting back to … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is a steal at just $379
Lenovo finally drops the price on their excellent Slim 3i Chromebook Plus
Since the advent of Chromebook Plus - and actually a bit before - I've been pretty bullish on the excellence of the new Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i. The model we have in the office is one of those strange breeds that released just before the Chromebook Plus news and is a Chromebook Plus device … [Read more...] about Lenovo finally drops the price on their excellent Slim 3i Chromebook Plus
Finally, almost all Chromebooks are getting the ChromeOS 118 update
Contents The update to ChromeOS 118 has been a strange, staggered affair. On October 17th, we knew the update to Chromebook Plus via ChromeOS 118 was set to begin, and it arrived roughly on time. But a week later, there was still a rather large contingent of devices that were still waiting on … [Read more...] about Finally, almost all Chromebooks are getting the ChromeOS 118 update
The striking ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is $120 off at Target
Not to be outdone by the likes of Best Buy, even stores that stock just one Chromebook Plus model - like Target - are getting in on the discount action. Though we've seen some pretty steep discounts (and one wildly-reduced Chromebook) at Best Buy on Chromebook Plus models thus far, we've not seen … [Read more...] about The striking ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is $120 off at Target
Here’s a look at Best Buy’s new Chromebook Plus display tables
Now that Chromebook Plus is fully rolled out and devices are available across retailers, we're beginning to see the marketing side of things take shape in Best Buy stores already embracing the new Chromebook Plus terminology. While we won't see this same sort of push from the other retailers … [Read more...] about Here’s a look at Best Buy’s new Chromebook Plus display tables
Don’t miss massive $320 savings on this HP Chromebook Plus model
As Chromebook Plus launched earlier in October, I was a bit concerned how it would affect the regular cycle of Chromebook deals we've become used to. In general, when new products hit the market, they don't immediatley go on sale. Most times, the new stuff stays at full price for a while and … [Read more...] about Don’t miss massive $320 savings on this HP Chromebook Plus model
How to check the Android version on your Chromebook
Contents It's been a little while since the last time anyone cared that much about the specific version of Android on their Chromebook. Back in mid-2021, Android 11 and the new ARCVM container began rolling out to most Chromebooks and things have generally stayed put on that front since … [Read more...] about How to check the Android version on your Chromebook
