If you look to refurbs or perhaps devices that are rocking three and four-year-old processors, it isn't difficult to find a Chromebook for around $200. Now, if you're in the market for a newer-generation Chromebook that has mil-spec durability and plenty of features, you'll be lucky to get out the … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $200 scores you this rugged, touchscreen Chromebook E3
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Upcoming change will make Linux gaming a reality on Chromebooks
Linux on Chrome OS, a.ka. Crostini has primarily focused on creating a viable path for developers to adopt Chromebooks as a primary device. The addition of GPU support did a lot to advance that goal but there's still a large group of Linux users that could benefit from Crostini if this latest update … [Read more...] about Upcoming change will make Linux gaming a reality on Chromebooks
New Chrome OS Files App feature takes a major step towards Chrome OS & Android unification
One of the longest-running complaints I've had with Android apps on Chromebooks is the lack of consistency across the board from a UI standpoint. From separate app stores to multiple ways to add accounts, Android has always had a bolted-on feel when being utilized on a Chromebook. Even the way … [Read more...] about New Chrome OS Files App feature takes a major step towards Chrome OS & Android unification
HP joins the fray with three “new” Chrome Enterprise devices
In late August, Dell and Google got together to debut the all-new "chrome enterprise" platform that offers business-centric Chrome OS devices to companies with support for goodies such as built-in management licenses and software to aid in the integration of cloud services. Since then, the Chrome … [Read more...] about HP joins the fray with three “new” Chrome Enterprise devices
Dratini & Dragonair: Six new Comet Lake Chromebooks in the works
Did we mention that there are a TON of new Chromebooks headed our way over the next 6-12 months? As it sits, we're tracking no less than a half dozen Chromebooks that will be powered by Intel's 10th gen Comet Lake processors. Today, we've uncovered two more devices built on the Hatch baseboard and … [Read more...] about Dratini & Dragonair: Six new Comet Lake Chromebooks in the works
With this new Chrome OS 77 feature, you have no reason not to submit issues
More times than I care to recount, we get complaints about Chrome OS and particular Chromebooks in general. I get it: we talk about Chrome OS and Chromebooks a lot and people view us as experts on the subject. While we are happy to help when we can, the truth is we aren't responsible for bugs in … [Read more...] about With this new Chrome OS 77 feature, you have no reason not to submit issues
Samsung takes the wraps off the all-new Chromebook 4 and 4+
A little over a week ago, we uncovered a pair of new, unannounced Chromebooks from Samsung. Today, those devices are official. The listings proved to be accurate as the Chromebook 4 family is to include an 11.6" successor to the Samsung Chromebook 3 and a company-first 15.6" clamshell in the 4+ … [Read more...] about Samsung takes the wraps off the all-new Chromebook 4 and 4+
Get up to $200 of the Yoga Chromebook during Lenovo’s semi-annual sale
Before you know it, we'll be rolling head-first into the holiday shopping madness that is Black Friday. Between now and the New Year, we are likely to see just about every flagship Chromebook deeply discounted as the next generation of devices prepares to invade the market in 2020. That's great news … [Read more...] about Get up to $200 of the Yoga Chromebook during Lenovo’s semi-annual sale
Deal Alert: Get $300 off the Core m3 Pixel Slate before they’re gone
We're a little more than a week out from Google's October hardware event. If things go as expected, we're going to get a look at an intriguing new Chromebook that could break the #MadeByGoogle mold. Meanwhile, deals continue to pop up on Google's first (and possibly last) Chrome OS tablet. Last … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Get $300 off the Core m3 Pixel Slate before they’re gone
Google prepping new Chrome OS tablet mode UI based on Android 10 gestures
Just a bit over a year ago, we saw the arrival of Chrome OS 70 and all the new tablet UI features Google had been working on in preparation of the launch of the Pixel Slate. As we all know, those features weren't even close to being ironed out when the tablet launched onto the scene and what … [Read more...] about Google prepping new Chrome OS tablet mode UI based on Android 10 gestures
Chrome’s upcoming “Tab Groups” adds some handy new features
For the tab hoarder in your circle, Google is working hard to bring a number of new features to Chrome that will help wrangle all of your open browser sessions. From Hover Tab Image Preview to the recently added "Tab Strips," Chrome has improved exponentially at helping some of us manage our … [Read more...] about Chrome’s upcoming “Tab Groups” adds some handy new features
Upcoming change could fix a big problem with Google’s End of Life policy for Chromebooks
Google's Auto Update Policy for Chromebooks - a.k.a. End of Life policy - has been the subject of many a blog post as of late and for good reason. We'll delve into the arguments as to why another day but suffice to say, change is needed and we have hope that Google has recognized the need. Apart … [Read more...] about Upcoming change could fix a big problem with Google’s End of Life policy for Chromebooks
