One of my favorite things about Chromebooks in general is the plug-and-play nature of these devices. Without too much thought, I can see a new accessory and immediately feel very confident that it will work well with my Chromebook without the need of drivers, setup, and other technical bits. Just … [Read more...] about My new portable monitor for my mobile Chromebook setup is both unique and affordable
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I handled the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 and the build quality is impressive
So, we're still waiting on a review unit to show up for the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 that randomly showed up at Best Buy in late October this year; but I did get a chance to check it out at a local Best Buy this weekend, and I have to say that I'm very impressed by the overall fit and … [Read more...] about I handled the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 and the build quality is impressive
I’m sad Chromebooks never made it to their experimental form factor stage
As we look toward 2026 and the inevitable shift toward "Aluminium OS" - Google's ambitious project to re-baseline ChromeOS on the Android kernel - it’s hard not to feel a slight sense of melancholy. We are standing on the precipice of a massive convergence that promises a unified ecosystem and … [Read more...] about I’m sad Chromebooks never made it to their experimental form factor stage
New Chromebook for Christmas? 10 tips to help you get started in 2025
Regardless of the shifts coming on the horizon with Chromebooks and the Android Kernel, consumers are still buying Chromebooks in droves and plenty of you unwrapped one perhaps for the first time this past week. Whether you received a standard model or one of the powerful new Chromebook Plus … [Read more...] about New Chromebook for Christmas? 10 tips to help you get started in 2025
Is the AI boom could make Chromebooks more expensive in 2026 if the RAM and SSD prices keep rising
For years, we’ve enjoyed a period of cheap RAM and storage. It’s what allowed the Chromebook Plus initiative to flourish, giving us 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage as a baseline that began at $599 or less. But if you’ve looked at component prices lately, you know that the party might be coming to a … [Read more...] about Is the AI boom could make Chromebooks more expensive in 2026 if the RAM and SSD prices keep rising
The 7 Best Chromebooks of 2025
It’s that time of year again where we look at the growing, evolving Chromebook landscape and pick what we feel are the best devices out there for you to consider buying for yourself or a loved one. Once again, I'm not messing with categories or any sort of groupings; I simply want to give you the … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Chromebooks of 2025
Intel’s delayed Panther Lake chips are set for early 2026, with at least six new Chromebooks on the way
If you rewind the clock to this time last year, we were pretty excited about a new baseboard we found in the Chromium Repositories code-named ‘Fatcat’. It was our first sign that Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake SoC was on the way, and at the time, we fully expected 2025 to be the year these … [Read more...] about Intel’s delayed Panther Lake chips are set for early 2026, with at least six new Chromebooks on the way
‘Dooku’ joins the Kompanio 540 ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family
I'm starting to sound like a broken record here, but I honestly don't know what else to say. Every time I think the 'Skywalker' baseboard is finished adding new devices, I check the Chromium Gerrit and find another one. We thought 8 was a lot. We were shocked at 10. We just recently wrote about … [Read more...] about ‘Dooku’ joins the Kompanio 540 ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family
Yep, Chromebooks are super boring right now
It wasn't that long ago that it felt like any given day could be the day I found some new, mind-boggling feature or piece of hardware in the Chromebook and ChromeOS space. From uncovering upgraded screens, new keyboard keys, fun new features, future-proof internal hardware, brand-new form factors … [Read more...] about Yep, Chromebooks are super boring right now
A new entry-level Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 3 360 is on the way
A reader recently reached out about something interesting they found while digging through the official ChromeOS Auto Update Expiration (AUE) policy page: a brand-new, unannounced device labeled the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 3 360. This is the first sign of a successor to Samsung's last entry-level … [Read more...] about A new entry-level Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 3 360 is on the way
All of a sudden, I never leave home without the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk
When I first unboxed the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk over a year and a half ago, I was immediately impressed. I thought it was a brilliant, well-crafted, and thoughtfully designed set of accessories. But if I'm being honest, it didn't immediately find a permanent place in my daily workflow. At the … [Read more...] about All of a sudden, I never leave home without the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk
Google is testing ‘Android Desktop’ on Chromebooks, and I’m not sure what to think
With the potentially massive, foundational shift of ChromeOS to the Android kernel on the horizon, there's been a ton of speculation about what the future of our favorite operating system will actually look like. Will it feel the same? Will it be a true fusion of the two platforms? Will ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Google is testing ‘Android Desktop’ on Chromebooks, and I’m not sure what to think
