Over the years, there are a few games I’ve used to test the overall viability of Android gaming on a Chromebook. There are really three levels of gaming activity when I sit and think about it. First, you have simple puzzle games like 2-Dots, Sudoku, Wordle, or Fruit Ninja. Then you have the slightly more […]
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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.
Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk arrives at Best Buy March 21st
We’ve been talking about the new-ish Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk quite a bit lately, and that’s for good reason. This rather inventive new accessory accomplishes a lot for Chromebook users all in one, tidy package and it might finally give us an accessory we’ve waited on for ChromeOS for a very, very long time. And […]
Continue ReadingCTL showed off the first affordable 5G RedCap Chromebook at MWC 2024
Just last week at Mobile World Congress, CTL made waves in both the 5G and Chromebooks worlds by showcasing the world’s first Chromebook equipped with the fast and affordable 5G RedCap technology. This innovation has major implications for the future of education, enterprise and even consumer Chromebook connectivity on the go. What is 5G RedCap? […]
Continue ReadingNew ‘App Mall’ may finally bring all Chromebook apps together in one place
For a very, very long time, we’ve talked at length about the need for there to be a single, unified place for Chromebook users to find apps. As the options for ChromeOS grew, the need only became greater and there’s been nothing done about this to date. With Chromebooks now able to leverage PWAs from […]
Continue ReadingSoon, you’ll be able to download songs in the YouTube Music web app
In a pretty exciting turn, it seems YouTube Music has started rolling out offline downloads capability for its web app, marking a pretty significant change to web-based music streaming services. Across the board, music streaming services that offer a web-based, online player still require a Windows, Android or iOS app to leverage downloaded songs. Yet, […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook feature will allow mouse movement with keyboard keys
Accessibility features on Chromebooks have continued to grow and evolve for years at this point, and it seems that growth is only set to continue. With great features like the powerful magnifier, speech-to-text dictation, ChromeVox screen reader, and system wide auto captions, Chromebooks are a great tool for a wide range of users with physical […]
Continue ReadingThe new ChromeOS sounds for Chromebooks have an interesting genesis
Did you know that ChromeOS itself has been completely silent up until very recently? I hadn’t thought about it, but without 3rd-party apps or services making sounds, a Chromebook is silent. In a bit of a shift for ChromeOS, however, Google has begun to embrace at least a few sounds for Chromebooks technically since September […]
Continue ReadingThe curious ‘case’ of the lowercase Chromebook keyboard
Of all the things Chromebooks are unique for (security, simplicity, speed), one of the more visually striking things about all Chromebooks is right underneath your fingertips (if you are using a Chromebook right now) and you’ve likely never noticed it. From the very first CR-48 prototype Chromebook to the latest Plus models, Chromebooks have sported […]
Continue ReadingWhy I generally pick up my Chromebook, not my MacBook
Many of you who have been following along for a while now know that I am a hybrid OS user, meaning I use a Chromebook for most of my daily work but I also have a Macbook Pro that I use for all of our video editing. Although you can use a Chromebook for basic […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Xol’ emerges with an Assistant Key built in
I know, I know: it’s basically impossible not to draw a few conclusions from that headline. I’m fighting the same instincts as I write these words, but I can’t deny what I’ve stumbled upon this morning, and I can’t 100% tell you that what we’re all thinking isn’t true. But I also don’t have proof […]
Continue ReadingIf I didn’t run a Chromebook website, I’d still use a Chromebook
Is that title up there a given? Of course I’m going to say that I would use a Chromebook with or without Chrome Unboxed being a thing. But I’d bet some of you wonder to yourself whether or not I really, truly value Google’s Chromebook hardware enough to keep using it if I didn’t make […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 121 is now rolling out to all Chromebooks, save one group
It looks like ChromeOS 121 is officially here, folks, and that means if you haven’t already, you should be receiving the latest update at any moment. As always, you can head to Settings > About ChromeOS > Check for updates if you’d rather not wait around for it to arrive on your device. I was […]
Continue ReadingWait, I think Linus Tech Tips is pro-Chromebook now
I get it. Chromebooks aren’t for everyone. This much is quite clear. Just the other day in a business I won’t mention (because the work they did for me was fantastic in the end), I had a conversation with a younger person who is clearly a tech-minded individual. The work they were doing for me […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s new Quick Share feature arrives on Chromebooks in the Dev Channel
Announced at CES 2024 in an official capacity (after leaking a bit prior), Google’s new collaboration with Samsung for Quick Share is not just beginning to show up on Pixel phones; it is arriving a bit early on Chromebooks, too. After seeing the news that the transition from Nearby Share to Quick Share had begun […]
Continue ReadingGoogle to launch 15 new Chromebooks for 2024 with new features for school
Chromebooks have truly found one of their core callings in the world of education. Their collaborative, accessible, and sustainable features have made them a popular choice for K-12 classrooms. With automatic updates for up to 10 years and a remarkable track record of zero reported ransomware attacks to date, Chromebooks are reliable and secure devices […]
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