The latest Chromebooks powered by AMD's Ryzen C-series APUs offer up capable alternatives to Intel-powered devices and who doesn't love options. That said, our initial hands-on with a couple of Ryzen 5 Chromebooks give us the indication that Intel's Comet Lake CPUs are still the king of the hill … [Read more...] about Acer’s Ryzen 3 Chromebook Spin 514 pops ups at Best Buy and MEH
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Icon surfaces for upcoming Chrome OS screen mirroring tool ‘Eche’
Last week, 9to5Google's Kyle Bradshaw unearthed a new feature in the works that could eventually allow users to mirror your phone's display to your Chromebook. In digging a little deeper, it appears that 'eche' will open a new window for interacting with notifications from the new Phone Hub … [Read more...] about Icon surfaces for upcoming Chrome OS screen mirroring tool ‘Eche’
Check out these deals on the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 w/8GB RAM, 128GB SSD and accessories
Our 2020 Chromebook of the year award went to the Acer Spin 713 and honestly, isn't wasn't even a difficult choice. The HP Chromebook x360 14c was a solid runner-up in the mid-range category but it lacks the internals and screen to go toe-to-toe with the Spin 713. However, when we did our … [Read more...] about Check out these deals on the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 w/8GB RAM, 128GB SSD and accessories
Samsung announces Galaxy Chromebook 2 availability and pre-order dates
Just this past weekend, we noted the change to Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2 landing page, moving from a 'Notify Me' message to a 'Reserve Now' opportunity for consumers. That was an encouraging sign that this fire-red Chromebook was getting close to launch, but today Samsung is taking the full … [Read more...] about Samsung announces Galaxy Chromebook 2 availability and pre-order dates
Chromebook Deals: February 2021
Looking for a good deal on a great new Chromebook? We've got you covered and there's a little something for just about everyone on this month's list. Whether you're looking for an ultra-premium convertible or a budget-friendly sidekick, right now is a great time to save as much as $500 on a new … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: February 2021
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 can now be ‘reserved’ with some perks for doing so
We're getting close now. At some point in the past few days, Samsung's website has adjusted the Galaxy Chromebook 2 listing from an alert signup to a reservation. It doesn't sound that different, but the implications are pretty clear. When you signed up prior, you were just asking to be alerted … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 can now be ‘reserved’ with some perks for doing so
Chromebook growth continues, overtakes MacOS in Q4 2020 notebook sales
Back in November, we reported on how in Q3 of 2020 Chrome OS growth was exploding across the globe. Now, the newest report by Strategy Analytics has shown that this impressive growth has continued throughout Q4, to the point that Chrome OS has overtaken MacOS' #2 slot with 16.4% of the global … [Read more...] about Chromebook growth continues, overtakes MacOS in Q4 2020 notebook sales
CTL’s 14″ NL81 Chromebook is on sale, available and shipping
Last summer, CTL debuted the company's first-ever 14" Chromebook that is geared less towards students and more towards educators and business types. The Chromebook NL81 is a 14" FullHD clamshell that is built on the Intel Gemini Lake-R platform. While pre-orders have been live for months, the CTL … [Read more...] about CTL’s 14″ NL81 Chromebook is on sale, available and shipping
Qustodio brings industry-leading parental control software to Chromebooks
As the old saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" and that adage has never rung so true when it comes to protecting your kids in this digital age in which we live. Even before the onset of a global pandemic, digital citizenship has become a dominant theme for … [Read more...] about Qustodio brings industry-leading parental control software to Chromebooks
Google releases a dedicated YouTube Music Chromebook PWA in the Play Store
In yet another installment of the PWA-in-Google-Play-Store saga, Google is now moving the web version of YouTube Music into a more fully-realized PWA (progressive web app) and is delivering it via the Play Store for Chromebooks. This one comes with a few interesting and unique caveats, so there are … [Read more...] about Google releases a dedicated YouTube Music Chromebook PWA in the Play Store
Phone Hub Notifications May Bring Pixel Phone Mirroring to Chrome OS
Google has been tirelessly working on bringing their Phone Hub to Chromebook users for months now, with the latest update to Google Play Services Beta even unlocking the feature for many Android phone owners who also happen to be on the Beta (and above) channels of Chrome OS - yours truly … [Read more...] about Phone Hub Notifications May Bring Pixel Phone Mirroring to Chrome OS
Chromebook Perks: 3 months of Stadia free and a dope online music studio
Google threw a curveball last week when the company announced that it was shutting down its in-house Stadia studio. While we're still trying to wrap our heads around what direction Google is going with the streaming game service, it appears that the folks in Mountain View are still looking to adopt … [Read more...] about Chromebook Perks: 3 months of Stadia free and a dope online music studio
