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
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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
Google Photos is getting a movie maker and upgraded video editor
Short-form video and quick-hit content are where it's at these days and Google understands this massive shift in content consumption. In 2020, Google joined TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and others by giving creators the ability to create YouTube Shorts that feature vertical, short-form videos. One … [Read more...] about Google Photos is getting a movie maker and upgraded video editor
Deal Alert: $294 lands you this powerful 11th Gen Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook
12th Gen Intel Chromebooks are finally arriving and by the end of the year, we should have a solid selection of powerful Chromebooks from which to choose. That's not even counting the slew of ARM-based devices that we'll see powered by MediaTek and Qualcomm. (Perhaps even Google's own Tensor at some … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $294 lands you this powerful 11th Gen Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook
How to connect a Chromebook to WiFi using Nearby Share
Google introduced Nearby Share to Chromebooks back with ChromeOS 91, which has since become an indispensable feature for those who also use an Android phone and like to share files back and forth between these two devices. But that's not the extent of what Nearby Share can do. During the … [Read more...] about How to connect a Chromebook to WiFi using Nearby Share
The 11th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c is $300 off
There are so many new Chromebooks on the horizon that we're struggling just to keep track of them all. Soon, we'll have an armada of new devices powered by the latest Intel CPUs, AMD APUs, and SoCs from MediaTek and Snapdragon. That's exciting and all but let's not discount the current class of … [Read more...] about The 11th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c is $300 off
You can pick up a half-price 10.1″ Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Lenovo has not one but two of the best ChromeOS tablets on the market in the new Snapdragon-powered Duet 3 and Duet 5. Both devices are built extremely well and offer a first-class ChromeOS tablet experience. Which one you prefer is really a matter of need and preference but let's not forget that … [Read more...] about You can pick up a half-price 10.1″ Lenovo Chromebook Duet
The 12th Gen 16″ ASUS Chromebook CX5 just arrived at Best Buy
Just like that, in the span of a week, we have gone from no 12th Gen Alder Lake Chromebooks to four premium devices that are available for purchase. HP's ultra-premium Elite Dragonfly isn't shipping yet but you can place your order and get in line to grab the most luxurious Chromebook ever created. … [Read more...] about The 12th Gen 16″ ASUS Chromebook CX5 just arrived at Best Buy
You can now buy premium 12th Gen Acer Chromebook Spin 714
Nearly a month ahead of schedule, Acer has quietly released the powerful and premium Chromebook Spin 714 and it's currently available from, you guessed it, Best Buy. While the eyes of the ChromeOS world may set on HP's highly-anticipated Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, Acer has come out swinging with … [Read more...] about You can now buy premium 12th Gen Acer Chromebook Spin 714
You can now buy the 12th Gen Core i5 Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook
Lenovo is on a tear in the ChromeOS space as of late. After debuting one of the most unique and well-built ChromeOS tablets on the market, the PC giant recently followed up with a smaller Snapdragon detachable as a successor to the original Chromebook Duet. In the area of premium and more power, … [Read more...] about You can now buy the 12th Gen Core i5 Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook
