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
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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
Deal Alert: The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is $280 off
On paper, the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is the most technologically advanced ChromeOS laptop ever made. The good news is - unlike devices before it - the ultra-premium Elite Dragonfly put its money where its proverbial mouth is and delivered on every single spec you could want from a Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is $280 off
How to change the time on your Chromebook as you move across time zones
Chromebooks are very convenient devices to take with you when traveling. Most are compact and lightweight enough to fit in your personal or carry-on bag and straightforward enough to use that you can trust will facilitate what you need to get done with them. I recently took a trip that took me … [Read more...] about How to change the time on your Chromebook as you move across time zones
Deal Alert: This productivity-minded 15.6″ Lenovo Chromebook is only $299
Earlier this week, I shared a stellar deal on Lenovo's 11th Gen Core i3 Chromebook Flex 5i. That deal is still available and it will land you a powerful, premium convertible for the low price of only $295. If you're looking for the most bang for your buck, the 13.3" Flex 5i 2-in-1 gets my vote for … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: This productivity-minded 15.6″ Lenovo Chromebook is only $299
ChromeOS personalization and productivity features announced
Today was a good day for ChromeOS enthusiasts waiting for a way to do some simple video editing with the announcement of a video editor that will be built into Google Photos, which will be available first on Chromebooks this fall. However, that is not the only Chromebook-related announcement from … [Read more...] about ChromeOS personalization and productivity features announced
