We're ringing in the new year with virtual coverage of the 2022 CES tech conference. While we anticipate some exciting news about new Chromebooks on the horizon, the current generation of 11th Gen Tiger Lake devices is still worth getting excited about. In a bizarre twist, ASUS pumped out three … [Read more...] about One of our favorite Chromebooks of 2021 is currently $100 off and that’s a steal
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Every upcoming Chromebook in development we’re keeping up with right now [UPDATE: 12/29/2021]
UPDATE - 4/25/2022: With this latest update, we've added a few new Alder Lake Chromebooks to the mix. As always, we've also added more boards that are now identified and linked to a consumer model and we've labeled them as such. Don't forget to bookmark this page to return here whenever you need … [Read more...] about Every upcoming Chromebook in development we’re keeping up with right now [UPDATE: 12/29/2021]
Year in Review: A look back at the top 10 articles of 2021
It is almost time to put 2021 to rest and say goodbye to yet another unusually tumultuous year. While we reflect on the difficult times of the past year, we would be remiss if we didn't take some well-spent time to focus on all of the good that has been birthed out of so much diversity. We have … [Read more...] about Year in Review: A look back at the top 10 articles of 2021
Missing: Chrome OS camera scan tool unavailable for many
Two weeks ago, Google rolled out Chrome OS's final update for 2022. Chrome OS 96 comes as the last update before the shift to the shorter, 4-week update cycle for Chrome OS. Shortly after the update, amid reports of Android App issues, the update was temporarily paused while a fix was concocted. … [Read more...] about Missing: Chrome OS camera scan tool unavailable for many
Last-minute Chromebook deals just in time for Christmas
With just a little over a week left to get some Christmas shopping done, we've dug up a few Chromebook deals to help you finish off your shopping list. Whether you're shopping for someone else, or you're treating yourself to a new laptop, there are still some great deals to be had and you can have … [Read more...] about Last-minute Chromebook deals just in time for Christmas
Take $530 off this powerful Ryzen 7 Lenovo C13 Yoga Chromebook
As I sit and write this on Lenovo's AMD-powered C13 Yoga, I am quickly reminded that there is a lot to love about this very under-hyped Chromebook. While AMD's "flagship" Chromebook processors haven't quite lived up to our hopeful expectations, the Ryzen 5 in the model I'm using gets along just fine … [Read more...] about Take $530 off this powerful Ryzen 7 Lenovo C13 Yoga Chromebook
Take $460 off the premium Core i5 Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Are you still looking for that perfect gift for the tech head in your life? If you missed all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on a new premium Chromebook, today is your lucky day. Samsung's original Galaxy Chromebook is enjoying a significant discount over at Samsung proper and you can save … [Read more...] about Take $460 off the premium Core i5 Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
How to find your Chromebook’s IP and MAC address
With the explosion of the work from home and remote learning movements, many have been forced to learn much more about computing and network setups than we ever would have liked. As millions of users adopt Chrome OS as their new operating system - whether by choice or not - the question may arise … [Read more...] about How to find your Chromebook’s IP and MAC address
Rumor: Verizon launching a Snapdragon-powered Chromebook w/LTE
It's not unusual to see an occasional "off-brand" Chromebook pop up here and there. As the Chrome OS ecosystem continues to expand, we are seeing more and more white-label devices being produced in overseas markets. Many of these Chromebooks look just like other devices from companies like ASUS or … [Read more...] about Rumor: Verizon launching a Snapdragon-powered Chromebook w/LTE
How to type symbols with Unicode on your Chromebook
We've all done it. Regardless of your respective operating system, we've all done the hunt for a symbol on our keyboards just to find ourselves dismayed and attempting to copy and paste it from another website or a document. For me, it has always been the £ symbol. Whenever I share a deal or a press … [Read more...] about How to type symbols with Unicode on your Chromebook
Steam support for Chromebooks could surface this week
After months and months and even more months of waiting, it appears that we may finally get our first look at native Steam gaming on Chrome OS in the very near future. Affectionately known as project 'Borealis', the containerized version of Steam has been in the works for nearly two years and it was … [Read more...] about Steam support for Chromebooks could surface this week
Win one of 5 Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 tablets
Robby and Joe just wrapped up filming the full review of the Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Chromebook Duet. I'll do them a solid and forgo any spoilers while we wait for Joe to finish his editing magic but I will say, this is the first time that Robby has ever walked away from a Chrome OS tablet without … [Read more...] about Win one of 5 Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 tablets
