Instant tethering has been part of the Chromebook experience for quite some time now, but it has been only available to those in Google's own hardware ecosystem. As part of the Better Together initiative (which connects your Android phone and Chromebook during the out-of-the-box setup process), … [Read more...] about More Chromebooks and Android Phones Getting Instant Tethering Support
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New Feature Coming For Chrome Might Make Me Love My Mouse Again
I have a love/hate relationship with mice in general. I love the precision, but I hate the lack of gestures. I love the ergonomics on a good mouse but I hate that my wrist inevitably hurts after hours of use. I love having the option of navigating with an unattached device, but I hate that it … [Read more...] about New Feature Coming For Chrome Might Make Me Love My Mouse Again
Acer Launches Two New Kaby Lake Chromebases
We have been tracking some new Chromebases in development for some time so it comes as no surprise that the King of Chrome OS has now unveiled two new all-in-one devices. Announced at CES 2016, Acer debuted their first Chromebase device and it appears that they are banking on Chrome OS's success … [Read more...] about Acer Launches Two New Kaby Lake Chromebases
Picture In Picture Lands In Chrome OS 72 Via Google Extension
Picture in Picture (PiP) for the Chrome browser has been a work in progress for nearly a year and a half. Since Chrome 70, Mac, Windows and Linux have been able to take advantage of this handy little feature by right clicking (twice in some cases) on videos from sites such as YouTube and Vimeo to … [Read more...] about Picture In Picture Lands In Chrome OS 72 Via Google Extension
The Original 2013 Chromebook Pixel Highlights Chrome OS’ Greatest Strength [VIDEO]
We've had the original 2013 Chromebook Pixel around the office for a little while and every time I see it sitting up on the shelf, I'm hit with a fresh dose of nostalgia and appreciation for the OS I use on a daily basis. I've picked it up and worked on it here and there in the past few months … [Read more...] about The Original 2013 Chromebook Pixel Highlights Chrome OS’ Greatest Strength [VIDEO]
Using AirPods on Chromebooks Is Pretty Fantastic With This Single Trick
It's no secret that Bluetooth on Chromebooks has been a pretty dodgy affair for quite some time. The issue has been getting more and more attention as detachables and tablets have started to enter the market, but a full-on, proper fix for connectivity issues with Bluetooth peripherals has still not … [Read more...] about Using AirPods on Chromebooks Is Pretty Fantastic With This Single Trick
Dell Unleashes Next Generation Chromebooks For Education
In the Chromebook space, Dell has remained a constant but relatively subtle OEM. While their latest flagship is a welcome addition to the premium Chromebook market, they continue to launch a handful of devices as the market expands with a focus on the educations sector. On the heels of Acer, ASUS … [Read more...] about Dell Unleashes Next Generation Chromebooks For Education
New Feature Coming To Chrome OS To Make Browsing A Smoother Experience
I'm going to describe an event that happens hundreds of times a day on every internet user's screen and, chances are, this event is so normal and hum-drum that you haven't even considered it until now. Every single time you click a link in Chrome - every time - your browser navigates to your … [Read more...] about New Feature Coming To Chrome OS To Make Browsing A Smoother Experience
Acer Drops A Suite Of 11.6-inch Chromebooks at BETT 2019, Including an AMD Model
Wow! Just yesterday we reported Acer dropping a couple new education devices at the annual BETT show in London. Those devices, powered by the latest Intel Celeron chips (Gemini Lake), bring 3:2 screens, speedy performance, better screens, and military-spec ruggedness for the classroom. … [Read more...] about Acer Drops A Suite Of 11.6-inch Chromebooks at BETT 2019, Including an AMD Model
GPU Acceleration Enabled For Linux Apps on Pixelbook and Handful of Other Chromebooks
According to a recent report over at About Chromebooks, Google's Pixelbook and devices based on the 'Nami' baseboard are getting a very early taste of GPU acceleration for Linux Apps. We've talked about all this a bit more in-depth in the past, but here's the reason this is important: GPU … [Read more...] about GPU Acceleration Enabled For Linux Apps on Pixelbook and Handful of Other Chromebooks
Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Ushers In Updated Linux Kernel
Currently, the most recent version of the Linux kernel that can be found in a Chromebook is 4.4 and that only includes a relatively small percentage of all the Chrome devices on the market. With the exception of older Baytrail devices, kernel version 4.4 is found exclusively in Kaby Lake, Apollo … [Read more...] about Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Ushers In Updated Linux Kernel
Samsung’s Giving Away AKG Wireless Headphones With Select Chromebook Purchases
If you've been considering a new Samsung Chromebook, now might be the best time to buy since the Black Friday deals ended. Samsung has been quietly rolling out an extended family of their Plus and Pro Chromebooks and for a limited time, you can get a pair of AKG N200 wireless headphones when you buy … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Giving Away AKG Wireless Headphones With Select Chromebook Purchases
