In an article published by Android Central, John Callaham reports of a critical bug in the firmware updater of some Chromebooks. The bug, original reported on the Chromium Bug Tracker site, is said to impact a few devices during the auto update process. … [Read more...] about “Critical Bug” Reported in Some Chromebooks
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Network File Share for Chrome OS
Google's new app for Chrome OS allows you to mount an SMB file share in your files app in Chrome OS. Although this isn't new, this is the first native file share client made by Google for Chrome OS. It utilizes a direct port from the Samba client which can be found here. … [Read more...] about Network File Share for Chrome OS
Coding With Chrome
Google's new project, Coding with Chrome, aims to provide multiple platform education for everyone from beginner to the advanced designer. … [Read more...] about Coding With Chrome
Chromebooks That Will Be Getting The Google Play Store
Hey there guys and gals. For those of you that caught Google I/O last week you heard the news that the Google Play Store will soon be coming to Chrome OS. This means you will have full access to the over 1.5 million apps currently available on your Android devices. For a full rundown hit the link … [Read more...] about Chromebooks That Will Be Getting The Google Play Store
Chrome 51 Arrives
The news of Chrome 51's release has certainly not been a secret. Rumors and details have been scattered across the web for months now. If you head over to Venturebeat you can find the latest, very extensive list of MOST of the goodies coming to Google's newest rendering of the world's most popular … [Read more...] about Chrome 51 Arrives
Android Apps Coming to Chrome OS Very Soon
So, Google I/O is all wrapped up, but Thursday morning yielded some seriously ground-breaking news: Android apps are coming to Chrome OS. They are native. And they are ALL coming. All the apps are coming. I wanted to take a minute and unpack what that means for all of us who use Chrome OS and all … [Read more...] about Android Apps Coming to Chrome OS Very Soon
ASUS Chromebook Flip Unboxing
[youtube id="nY1QgMaLN4w" align="center" mode="normal" maxwidth="1000"] I finally get my hands on the highly-anticipated ASUS Chromebook Flip. Apart from the Pixel, I would have to say this is easily one of the most anticipated Chromebooks yet. Fresh form factor, unproven processor, all metal … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip Unboxing
ASUS C201 Unboxing
[youtube id="EzfezsV-e-g" align="center" mode="normal" maxwidth="1000"] In this video, I get my hands on the ASUS C201 and give my initial impressions. At $169 for the 2GB model, is this Rockchip powered Chromebook able to perform? We'll see! … [Read more...] about ASUS C201 Unboxing
Chromebook Pixel 2015 Unboxing
[youtube id="22-y8gMSg1k" align="center" mode="normal" maxwidth="1000"] In this video, I get my hands on the 2015 Chromebook Pixel in all it's aluminum-clad glory. With premium everything, is this the Chromebook to rule all Chromebooks? … [Read more...] about Chromebook Pixel 2015 Unboxing
Acer Chromebook 15 (C910) Review
The full review of the Acer Chromebook 15 (C910) with 4GB RAM and 32GB SSD. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 15 (C910) Review
Acer Chromebook 15 (C910) Unboxing
[youtube id="O7DyWwgGpqw" align="center" mode="normal" maxwidth="1000"] It's finally here! The Acer Chromebook 15 (C910-C37P) is in the house and I'm wasting no time getting my hands on it. There are tons of models, including a lesser-spec'd, low-res version. Many thought this model was that … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 15 (C910) Unboxing
Acer C720 i3 vs. ASUS C300 vs. HP Chromebook 14
[youtube id="uijiEHypEUo" align="center" mode="normal" maxwidth="1000"] In this video, we run some tests between three Chromebooks with 3 different, current processor options: Haswell Celeron (HP), Baytrail (ASUS) and the Core i3 (Acer). Hopefully you all find this helpful! … [Read more...] about Acer C720 i3 vs. ASUS C300 vs. HP Chromebook 14
