Gaming on ChromeOS has come a long way over the past few years. Android apps, Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox Game Pass, and even Amazon's Luna service are all readily playable right in the browser on your Chromebook. (Subscriptions often required, of course.) That's not counting the countless websites … [Read more...] about Steam on ChromeOS may soon arrive for lower-powered Chromebooks
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Google joins the rebellion with Chromebook + Star Wars: Andor campaign
An innovative marketing campaign to promote the use of Chromebooks has been launched in collaboration with Google and the Disney+ Star Wars series "Andor." The campaign was helmed by B-Reel Stockholm and draws parallels between the heroes of Andor and those who have opted for Chromebook in their … [Read more...] about Google joins the rebellion with Chromebook + Star Wars: Andor campaign
We beat up a rugged EDU Chromebook and then dropped it off the roof [VIDEO]
Ruggedized Chromebooks are nothing new at this point. We've seen these classroom-ready devices in all sorts of shapes, forms and sizes over the years. And we've also taken the claims that manufacturers make about them at face value the entire time, too. To be fair, I always assumed the claims … [Read more...] about We beat up a rugged EDU Chromebook and then dropped it off the roof [VIDEO]
Turns out, the 12th-gen Intel Core i3 is an absolute performance monster in Chromebooks
As 12th-gen Intel-powered Chromebooks have finally started trickling in during the second half of 2022, we've yet to get our hands on one that actually comes with the more entry-level internal configuration you're more likely to see in stores. For this current generation of Chromebooks, that usually … [Read more...] about Turns out, the 12th-gen Intel Core i3 is an absolute performance monster in Chromebooks
Lenovo announces the world’s first Chromebook with a 120hz screen
Today, Lenovo has taken the wraps off of the new 16-inch IdeaPad 5i Chromebook, and this one has a very special feature up its sleeve that we've never seen in a Chromebook up to this point: a 120hz screen. I suppose it was a matter of time as ChromeOS has supported high-refresh screens for quite a … [Read more...] about Lenovo announces the world’s first Chromebook with a 120hz screen
Someone built the ultimate status tracker for Chrome and ChromeOS
If you've ever wondered what version of ChromeOS you have, you'll be glad to know that the answer to your query is a mere three clicks away. You can find that information by clicking into the system tray at the bottom right of your screen and then, clicking the gear icon at top of the settings … [Read more...] about Someone built the ultimate status tracker for Chrome and ChromeOS
The premium ARM-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is finally at Best Buy
Acer has long been considered the "King of Chromebooks" for a variety of reasons. From making some of the best and most affordable flagship-caliber premium devices to offering numerous options to fit nearly every budget and use case, Acer is crushing it in the ChromeOS space. One of the most … [Read more...] about The premium ARM-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is finally at Best Buy
I have a golf simulator running on a Chromebook, and it’s awesome [VIDEO]
If you've been around the Chromebook scene for any amount of time, you're probably familiar with the tired insinuations that Chromebooks aren't "real laptops" or that you can't get work done on them. While I'm not here to try and refute every single one of those arguments, I did want to quickly … [Read more...] about I have a golf simulator running on a Chromebook, and it’s awesome [VIDEO]
The all-new AMD Ryzen 5000 Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is now available
At CES 2022 back in January, Acer unveiled a new iteration of the popular Chromebook Spin 514 and this one was powered by the newly released AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors. The all-new 14" convertible was supposed to launch back in march but Spring came and went with no sign of the Ryzen-powered … [Read more...] about The all-new AMD Ryzen 5000 Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is now available
Chromebook Deals: August 2022
Well, it's once again that time of year. Back to School! Over the next few weeks, children around the country will descend on classrooms big and small to get the 2022-2023 school year underway. While many schools are moving to a 1:1 format for ChromeOS devices, you still may find yourself in the … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: August 2022
Chromebooks will make update channel more obvious for users
Update, August 3rd, 4:20PM EST: An update was pushed to the Canary channel today that made the #release-track-ui feature flag available. Once enabled, we were able to see for ourselves what the Canary channel indicator in the system tray will look like, which also includes the feedback button. The … [Read more...] about Chromebooks will make update channel more obvious for users
Snapdragon Insiders can score a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for only $279
Qualcomm is at it again. The Snapdragon Insider program is known for giving its community exclusive perks that often equate to steep discounts on the latest and greatest Snapdragon-powered devices. Not too long ago, I received an email from Craig S. alerting me about an exclusive promotion from … [Read more...] about Snapdragon Insiders can score a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for only $279
