While not precisely when scheduled, Google has officially announced the release of ChromeOS version 102 and it should be rolling out to eligible devices over the next few days. This release is relatively light in the features department but I think that you’ll find the updates are very welcome and quite useful on many fronts. […]
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Chromebooks are the heart of the Chrome OS experience. At their core, Chromebooks are the purest expression of Google's operating system. Here, you'll find only articles and stories about Chromebooks, their features, and what makes them great.
Don’t miss this crazy deal on an 11th Gen Core i5 HP Chromebook
If you’re in the market for a new Chromebook and you want to get a premium device at a budget-friendly price, I’ve just stumbled upon the deal of the year. This particular model can be found exclusively at Costco and it features the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i5 with 8GB of RAM and a […]
Continue ReadingAcer unveils its next ChromeOS tablet
Acer took to the virtual stage this morning for the company’s latest global press conference and in the mix, two new Chromebooks that we’re very excited about. The first of which is what appears to be the spiritual successor to the wildly popular Acer Chromebook Spin 713. The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 brings many of […]
Continue ReadingLenovo announces the new ThinkPad C14 Chromebook
At Lenovo’s Accelerate event in Las Vegas today, the company has taken the wraps off of the new, work-focused ThinkPad C14 Chromebook. As you would expect, this new device has the standard ThinkPad look and feel, coming in the same dark blue aluminum chassis as the ThinkPad C13 Yoga we were so fond of last […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 brings Camera Roll to the ChromeOS Phone Hub
At last week’s I/O developer conference, Google announced a handful of new “Better Together” features that tighten the bonds between our Android phones and our Chromebooks. Some of these features are tied directly to the ChromeOS Phone Hub. We have been tracking these features for months and today, we finally get our first look at […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 101 has finally arrived
Nearly two weeks behind schedule, ChromeOS 101 has finally begun its rollout to Chromebook users around the globe. It is still unclear as to what caused the hold-up but the latest version of ChromeOS does contain a decent amount of bug fixes and security updates. More on those in a minute. First, let’s take a […]
Continue ReadingThe Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is $120 off
Last week, I shared out some impressive Chromebook deals and mentioned that we’d be seeing more and more as the summer approaches. With 12th Gen Intel and the latest Ryzen Chromebooks headed our way, I suspect that it will be a hot summer for saving big on a new ChromeOS device. As not to make […]
Continue ReadingMozilla Thunderbird loyalists may soon be able to install the email client on their Chromebooks
When I worked in Best Buy as a Chromebook expert, I had several customers over the years ask me if I could help them install Mozilla Thunderbird on their new laptops so they could keep the familiar feel and interface as well as features unique to the open source email client. However, this software has […]
Continue ReadingAcer unveils the Chromebook Spin 514 with the latest C-Series chip from Ryzen
Earlier today, HP took the wraps off its newest Chromebook models in the form of two premium 14-inch clamshell devices. These Chromebooks are geared toward the Enterprise sector and feature the latest 12th-gen CPUs from Intel along with the long-awaited Ryzen 5000 series from AMD. While we have yet to do any real-world testing on […]
Continue ReadingTake a whopping $400 off this premium Core i5 HP Chromebook
Fair warning, we’re heading into a season where Chromebook deals are going to be at every turn. We’ll do our best to bring you weekly roundups of the best deals to save you the most money on Chromebooks that we’d actually recommend. That said, there are a few devices that deserve their own spotlight, and […]
Continue ReadingDon’t miss this crazy deal on the versatile Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Looking for a secondary Chromebook to tote around when you’re on the go? Maybe you’re like me and you’ve been on the lookout for an affordable tablet for the kiddos. Perhaps you just like the idea of a Chromebook that doubles as a tablet for consuming news, videos, and social media. Whatever your reason, I’ve […]
Continue ReadingThe HP Dragonfly Chromebook is starting to show up in online stores
I feel like we’ve been saying it for quite some time at this point, but the 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook wave is about to begin. While we’ve had hands-on with multiple early prototypes, we’ve yet to actually see any of these new devices actually show up on store shelves. HP’s Dragonfly Chromebook began appearing […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS Diagnostic App adds new tools for peripherals
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times, Chrome OS is rapidly becoming one of the most well-rounded operations systems on the market. The recent announcement making Steam on Chrome OS official could very well bring Chromebooks to the forefront of casual gaming. Still, at its core, Chrome OS is still focused […]
Continue ReadingHow to use iMessage on your Chromebook
It goes without saying that Google’s Chrome operating system lends itself much more to those of us who use Android smartphones. With the evolution of the in-built Chrome OS Phone Hub, the symbiotic relationship between Chromebook and Android phones has become near-seamless and it just keeps getting better. Phone Hub allows you to access your […]
Continue ReadingThe CTL Works with Chromebook mouse and keyboard are finally available
Earlier this year, CTL unveiled some new Chromebooks and along with them, the company’s first in-house keyboard and mouse combo stamped with the “Works with Chromebook” seal of approval. At the time, the Bluetooth duo was only available for pre-order but now, devices are shipping. You can order the combo today and pick up the […]
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