I’m not going to lie: this is a cloud gaming moment I’ve been waiting on for a very long time. Right up there with streaming and playing Fortnite on a Chromebook, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the day that I’d be able to give Call of Duty: Warzone a proper trial, and that day is today. […]
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My Chromebook Plus features disappeared: here’s how I fixed it
I’m currently in the process of reviewing the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus and a very strange thing occurred this morning as I sat down to write: all my Chromebook Plus features vanished. Checking around a bit, I realized I could no longer call up my cool, new camera tricks when needed, my Chromebook Plus […]
Continue ReadingYour Chromebook can make for a handy scanner in a pinch [VIDEO]
If you’ve ever been out and about and needed to mark up a physical document to send to someone quickly, what I’m going to show you today could prove very useful. Granted, most phones have a great camera on them and can scan documents with ease, but then you have to get that file moved […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is gently labeling eligible devices as Chromebook Plus, but more is needed
To an extent, I need to admit that I was wrong. A bit. Well, maybe under-informed is a better term for it. Regardless, I’ve made some pretty sharp statements in the past week or so regarding Chromebook Plus and the naming issue we currently find ourselves in, and in one aspect of that rant, I […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is spreading the Chromebook Plus message right on google.com
We knew more and more Chromebook Plus marketing was coming, but today we’re seeing something I didn’t really expect: Chromebook Plus marketing right on the sparse, uncluttered homepage of the one and only google.com. From Best Buy commercials to sponsored spots in ESPN’s new “Candace Parker: Unapologetic” documentary, Chromebook Plus is getting more marketing push […]
Continue ReadingWhy Google needs to add Chromebook Plus to listings for those that meet the criteria
Contents For a bit over a month, we’ve talked a lot about Chromebook Plus. While I love what Google is doing with this new campaign, it’s not without its difficulties right now. Chief among those problems is branding for devices that are Chromebook Plus certified through-and-through, but don’t have anything consumer-facing to let people know […]
Continue ReadingAct fast: the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is back in black
Contents Since the debut of the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, there’s been a constant that isn’t exactly what you want in a new, high-end device: the lack of one of the two colors available. Shortly after this beautiful device launched, the people spoke and the Sparkling Black colorway of the new “King of Chromebooks” has […]
Continue ReadingHP Chromebook Plus x360 14c review: a lot to like when the price is right [VIDEO]
HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c MSRP – $699.00 “The upgraded 16:10 screen and combination of excellent keyboard, trackpad and speakers combine with the internal speed of this Chromebook to make using it a real treat.” Pros Cons Chromebook Plus is officially here and upon us and with that comes a ton of reviews we’re beginning […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a quick look at how fast the new Chromebook Plus devices really are
Contents Speed, simplicity and security. You’ve heard those words used for Chromebooks for years, and the move to Chromebook Plus hasn’t changed that philosophy from Google one bit. As a matter of fact, I’d go as far to say that Chromebook Plus is only here to further lean into two of those three pillars. Security […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at Best Buy’s new Chromebook Plus display tables
Now that Chromebook Plus is fully rolled out and devices are available across retailers, we’re beginning to see the marketing side of things take shape in Best Buy stores already embracing the new Chromebook Plus terminology. While we won’t see this same sort of push from the other retailers currently offering single Chromebook Plus devices […]
Continue ReadingIt looks like nearly all Chromebooks are finally on ChromeOS 118
Just a few days ago, we discussed the fact that ChromeOS 118 had rolled out, but was still missing on a collection of devices across the board. While it’s not too odd to see device families left out of updates for an extended period, this was a bit different. There were multiple devices, new and […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook Plus deals can save you up to $200 right now
Contents While I generally don’t love lumping deals together in one spot because I don’t want any of you to miss out on any chance at savings due to low visibility, this particular group of Chromebooks being on sale makes for an exception to that rule. Right now, between Best Buy and Lenovo, 6 of […]
Continue ReadingIf you are still missing ChromeOS 118, you aren’t alone
Last week, we marked a big change in the ChromeOS landscape with the arrival of ChromeOS 118. As our favorite operating system sees updates with bug fixes and new features every 4 weeks at this point, the announcement of another update isn’t huge news most times. But ChromeOS 118 was a special and monumental update […]
Continue ReadingA closer look at ChromeOS 118 and new Chromebook Plus features [VIDEO]
ChromeOS 118 began its roll-out this week and with it came a nice handful of Chromebook Plus features for the entire list of devices that meet those Chromebook Plus specifications. For those non-Plus devices, the updates aren’t much to talk about this time around and this ChromeOS 118 release was clearly aimed at getting all […]
Continue ReadingSamsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus could have a USI pen built in
As I’m spending more time with Chromebook Plus models (reviews coming soon), I’m more and more excited by the segment as a whole. Sure, it’s great to see Chromebook Plus features arriving on non-branded Chromebook Plus devices, but I’m more keenly interested in the current and future branded Chromebook Plus devices set to arrive in […]
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