Since I began using a Chromebook 5 years ago, the one thing I'd conceded was the idea of playing games for any reasonable amount of time on a Chrome OS device. Sure, web games are fun for a few minutes, but any real games (as real as they get for me at my age, anyway) were far out of the realm of … [Read more...] about Playing Games On A Chromebook Is Great With Android Apps And Bluetooth Controllers
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Chromecast and Google Home Power On Your TV With Your Voice
There is a little-known technology that exists on a lot of TVs out there called CEC. It shows up and is helpful in ways most people either take for granted or simply don't realize. Today, I want to show you how to use it to do something really cool. … [Read more...] about Chromecast and Google Home Power On Your TV With Your Voice
Google Daydream View VR Headset Now Shipping
Announced back at Google's 10/4 hardware event, the Daydream View is now shipping. While it is made for phones, not Chromebooks, this little device should stay on everyone's radar. Let me explain why. … [Read more...] about Google Daydream View VR Headset Now Shipping
Chromebooks Get Faster As Windows Laptops Get Slower: Phelps Face
I'm sure you've seen the ads by this point. Microsoft's newest spokesman, Jim Parsons (Sheldon from Big Bang Theory) sidled up to Michael Phelps, urging him to upgrade his slowing PC so that he can do things like play 4K video. The commercials are witty and entertaining, but only highlight one … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Faster As Windows Laptops Get Slower: Phelps Face
Samsung Chromebook Pro’s 3:2 Display: Why It Matters
For about a decade, widescreen monitors have been the de facto standard for most laptops and desktop screens. Their aspect ratios have changed here and there, but the widescreen display has been a long-standing staple in our collective computing concious for long enough to simply become … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro’s 3:2 Display: Why It Matters
ASUS Chromebook C301SA Unboxing
We're excited to get this long-awaited device in the office and get our hands on it. Announced months ago, we're finally seeing the ASUS C301SA hitting shelves, but missing a pretty critical part of its launch announcement. … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook C301SA Unboxing
New ASUS Chromebook C302CA ‘Cave’ Availability Update With More Pics
As the days are closing in on the eventual release of the ASUS C302CA (formerly known as 'Cave'), we are seeing the device show up in multiple retailers with no availability date. Save one. … [Read more...] about New ASUS Chromebook C302CA ‘Cave’ Availability Update With More Pics
Samsung Chromebook Pro: Do Delays Signal Something Bigger?
After showing up in mid-October, the Samsung Chromebook Pro has returned to the shadows and has been very elusive for the past few weeks. I have a theory about why, and it involves Android Apps and a Samsung Ecosystem on Chromebooks. I know this is a sore spot for many folks (bloat, Touchwiz, … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro: Do Delays Signal Something Bigger?
Chromecast Audio Speaker Spotlight: Sony h.ear go
As the days go by, we are finally starting to see reasonably-priced wireless speakers with Google Cast built right in. While there are plenty of speakers to use a standard Chromecast Audio dongle with, a speaker with this function built in is a much more interesting experience. Here's why. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Audio Speaker Spotlight: Sony h.ear go
Chromecast (Google Cast) vs. Apple TV (Airplay): Which Is Best?
The world of streaming devices and connected TVs has grown over the years, seeing multiple devices and attempts come and go over that same time. Two streaming standards have stuck through all the change and are both strong offerings from tech's top two companies. But what are the differences in … [Read more...] about Chromecast (Google Cast) vs. Apple TV (Airplay): Which Is Best?
Acer Chromebook R13 Review
The Acer Chromebook R13 is the first device I've reviewed that, at one time, only existed in my head as a codename. You can see in older posts all the things we dug up about 'Elm' before it officially became known as the R13, but none of that matters now. What matters now is the Acer Chromebook … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R13 Review
Chromecast Ultra Now Shipping
Google's latest addition to its Chromecast lineup has been in pre-order status up until now, able to be purchased from the Google Store without any firm shipping date. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra Now Shipping
