So, after our article went live a few days ago questioning the absence of Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors in Chromebooks, a reply of sorts has shown up via Google+ from a former Googler on why we shouldn't hold our breath on this possibility. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks With Qualcomm Snapdragon: Not Anytime Soon
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How To Use Dropbox With Your Chromebook
If you are newer to the Chrome OS and Chromebook experience, chances are you are coming from a Windows or Mac OS background. Many users from those platforms use or have used Dropbox as their go-to cloud storage as opposed to Google Drive. The great news is you can still use it in the same awesome … [Read more...] about How To Use Dropbox With Your Chromebook
HP Chromebook 11 G5 Touchscreen Review
Available since July, the HP Chromebook 11 G5 is HP's 5 attempt at making a smaller, portable version of it's long-standing Chromebook 14. … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 11 G5 Touchscreen Review
New Actions And Hardware For Google Home: Why It Matters
Recently we've seen Google Home expand its abilities significantly. More than 30 new actions with 3rd party providers and updated hardware functionality with Sony devices are encouraging, to say the least. … [Read more...] about New Actions And Hardware For Google Home: Why It Matters
Will We Ever See A Chromebook With Qualcomm Snapdragon?
Chrome OS has always been an OS that utilizes multiple SoC's by multiple manufacturers with various configurations. Amongst those processors, there are a few names missing, though. … [Read more...] about Will We Ever See A Chromebook With Qualcomm Snapdragon?
Use Your Chromebook To Enable Google Play Music Yule Log
The past few years, this little trick has been a nice addition to our Christmas festivities. They don't make it straightforward or clear, so we wanted to show you how to get this little fire going on your TV. … [Read more...] about Use Your Chromebook To Enable Google Play Music Yule Log
Samsung Chromebook Pro’s Processor (RK3399) Gets Benchmarked: And It Is Fast
Full disclosure, this is not the Samsung Chromebook Pro getting benchmarked, though as you'll see shortly, we can do a bit of math and get a pretty good idea of what it will score when it hits the market. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro’s Processor (RK3399) Gets Benchmarked: And It Is Fast
Chrome Unboxed Podcast: Are You Interested?
Hello awesome readers! We are running a few polls, one on Google+, one on Twitter, and another on Facebook. All we want to know is whether or not you'd be interested in watching or listening to a weekly podcast from us. … [Read more...] about Chrome Unboxed Podcast: Are You Interested?
Chrome OS Yoga Book Is Bad News For Android Tablets
Just the other day, Lenovo made it official: a Chrome OS version of the Lenovo Yoga Book is coming in 2017. What Jeff Meredith said in addition to that confirmations is just as interesting, though. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Yoga Book Is Bad News For Android Tablets
Chrome OS Window Snapping Gets a New Trick
Window snapping has been around on Chromebooks for quite some time. As time has gone on, small tricks have been added along the way. We'll talk quickly about all the snapping tricks that have been around and the new one we've just discovered. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Window Snapping Gets a New Trick
Lenovo Yoga Book With Chrome OS Made Official
We've been tracking a device with the codename of 'Pbody' for a few months now, making pretty bold assumptions that this device is The Lenovo Yoga Book with Chrome OS. Looks like we've been right on point! … [Read more...] about Lenovo Yoga Book With Chrome OS Made Official
Android 7.1 May Come With Chrome OS 56 In January
One of the nagging issues I've had with Android Apps since they began showing up on Chromebooks is the version of Android we've been on since the Android Framework made it's way to the ASUS Flip back in Chrome OS 53. … [Read more...] about Android 7.1 May Come With Chrome OS 56 In January
