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. With the […]
Continue ReadingBig 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 […]
Continue ReadingThis 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 […]
Continue ReadingCTL 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 Chromebook connectivity on the go. What is 5G RedCap? […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 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 decision, it makes sense. […]
Continue ReadingLogitech’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 navigating with gestures, […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingSave 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 before the new Chromebook Plus branding happened that […]
Continue ReadingThe 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. There’s simply never been anything like […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 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, and though I’m glad to have finally found a spot […]
Continue ReadingAgainst all odds, this top-notch Chromebook Plus is still at its lowest-ever price
For months after its release, the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus was always one of my favorites, but rarely – if ever – on sale. While I don’t think the standard $549.99 asking price is terrible, it’s been up against constant deals since it arrived on the scene; add that to the fact that it […]
Continue ReadingNew ‘App Mall’ may finally bring all Chromebook apps together in one place
For a very, very long time, we’ve talked at length about the need for there to be a single, unified place for Chromebook users to find apps. As the options for ChromeOS grew, the need only became greater and there’s been nothing done about this to date. With Chromebooks now able to leverage PWAs from […]
Continue ReadingAt this price, the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is the one to buy right now
As we near the end of our reviews on Chromebook Plus models (the new, branded ones, that is), one thing has remained constant throughout: these devices provide solid user experiences. Sure, some models cut corners where I wish they wouldn’t, but even the more affordable Chromebook Plus devices of the bunch still manage to deliver […]
Continue ReadingGoogle showcases 11 ways ChromeOS Flex could benefit your business right now
The staggering $10.5 trillion annual cost of cybercrime projected for 2025 is truly forcing businesses to rethink their overall security. While regular OS upgrades were once a cornerstone of protection, millions of Windows 10 devices will soon be ineligible for the latest security updates as we head into the latter parts of 2024. For companies […]
Continue ReadingMassive savings on the 8GB Chromebook Duet 3, but don’t buy the wrong one
The way we have settled into the life span of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3, it’s become clear that two distinct models are available for consumers to buy from two different places. There’s the version at Best Buy that has been available for quite some time that comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of […]
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