Since our time with the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 out at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, we've all been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new wave of Chromebooks. From the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook to the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook to the aggressively-priced Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5, all the new … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Review: the first of the next generation
All 4 colors of Pixel Buds show up for pre-order at ABT
For nearly 6 months now, Google has toyed with my emotions. The wonderful announcement video for the Pixel Buds at the annual hardware event in October of 2019 showcased a set of truly wireless earbuds I've been eagerly anticipating ever since. They check all the boxes I have for wireless earbuds … [Read more...] about All 4 colors of Pixel Buds show up for pre-order at ABT
The Chrome Cast 55: The highs and lows of Chromebook launches
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're taking some time to talk through the upcoming launch windows for two very exciting, very anticipated Chromebooks in the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 and Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. Both devices are top-tier flagships and both have had rocky arrivals on the scene from … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 55: The highs and lows of Chromebook launches
Android’s Upcoming Airdrop-like feature is being worked on for Chromebooks
While it has been in the works for quite some time, the upcoming Android Nearby Sharing feature has yet to fully materialize as a thing everyday users can actually take advantage of. It's been spotted and even tested on current versions of Android at this point, but everyone is still quite unsure … [Read more...] about Android’s Upcoming Airdrop-like feature is being worked on for Chromebooks
Monday’s Samsung Galaxy Chromebook launch is a light in otherwise dark times
Around here, we've not been shy in talking about the worldwide pandemic currently clutching the entirety of Earth's population. Have we focused only on that in the past weeks as all our realities have been shifting beneath us? Absolutely not. There are hoards of news sites and channels that talk … [Read more...] about Monday’s Samsung Galaxy Chromebook launch is a light in otherwise dark times
Make a GIF out of anything from anywhere with this brilliant web tool
It is no secret that I love web-based tools. Being a Chromebook user for years has the tendency to do that to people. Honestly, getting to do cool, intensive tasks right in the browser is what drew me to Chrome OS in the first place. Back in the early days, there wasn't a ton of real … [Read more...] about Make a GIF out of anything from anywhere with this brilliant web tool
3 great new games are available for free for Stadia Pro subscribers
Well, it's April 1st and while I enjoy a good prank now and again, I'm glad we've collectively decided to basically cancel April Fool's Day this year. In place of a joke or a good ol' pulling of the leg, Stadia is simply offering up a few great new titles for free to its Pro level subscribers. As … [Read more...] about 3 great new games are available for free for Stadia Pro subscribers
How to set up Chrome Remote Desktop for your new work from home life
As we all learn to adjust in a world where working from home is the new normal, we thought it a good time to revisit how you can get a reliable, simple remote desktop setup up and running. This will work on any device you have across the board, so you don't really have to worry much with … [Read more...] about How to set up Chrome Remote Desktop for your new work from home life
Another frequently-used keyboard shortcut is changing for Chromebooks
While not as burned into my mind as the ALT + Backspace for delete shortcut is, the ALT + Click as a substitute for a right-click shortcut is something that has been around for what feels like forever. As a matter of fact, for new users to Chromebooks, I frequently suggest they try it as a … [Read more...] about Another frequently-used keyboard shortcut is changing for Chromebooks
Chrome OS 83 is already here in the Developer Channel
In the past couple weeks as the world has come to grips with life on this side of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've watched as Google has cancelled the in-person I/O conference, cancelled the remaining virtual side of the event, paused updates to Chrome and Chrome OS, and then restarted those updates. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 83 is already here in the Developer Channel
Samsung continues the trend of fumbled Chromebook launches by big companies
We've talked at length about this troubling trend in our podcast on many occasions, but we don't write about it often. Chromebooks have the worst track record with release dates among all consumer electronics. Devices get leaked and then just show up out of nowhere. Devices get premiere treatment … [Read more...] about Samsung continues the trend of fumbled Chromebook launches by big companies
The Chrome Cast 54: Google I/O cancelled, Chrome OS development resumes, and more ARM-powered Chromebooks are coming
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we're talking about a wide range of news in the Chrome and Google worlds. From Google I/O 2020 being completely cancelled for both in-person and virtual versions to the pause and resumption of Chrome and Chrome OS development, COVID-19 continues to play a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 54: Google I/O cancelled, Chrome OS development resumes, and more ARM-powered Chromebooks are coming
