There are no shortages of great Chromebooks when you're shopping in the "mid-range" category. On a good day, you can get a premium, Comet Lake device for under $600 and that has changed the way that we look at flagship Chromebooks. With the debut of the $629 Acer Chromebook Spin 713, our … [Read more...] about The premium ASUS Chromebook C436 is finally on sale ($100 off)
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Chromebook files sharing will soon work with PWAs
Chrome OS is quickly adding more and more ways to share files between users and devices. Just yesterday, I highlighted the upcoming "Nearby Sharing" feature that will use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and data to transfer files to, you guessed it, nearby devices. Today's discovery reveals an even deeper … [Read more...] about Chromebook files sharing will soon work with PWAs
Doorbuster Deal: Take $400 off of the 15.6″ 4K Lenovo Yoga Chromebook
We've seen a lot of really great deals on the current generation of Comet Lake Chromebooks over the past couple of months but that doesn't mean you shouldn't look to 8th Gen Intel models if the price is right. Frankly, Intel's Kaby Lake-R CPUs are still more than powerful enough to offer Chromebook … [Read more...] about Doorbuster Deal: Take $400 off of the 15.6″ 4K Lenovo Yoga Chromebook
How to set up an HP Printer to use with your Chromebook [Video]
Chromebooks and printing have a historically painful relationship. More specifically, users finding a printer that works with Chrome OS and setting up that printer has long been one of the biggest hurdles Chromebook owners. For years, this meant finding a printer that supported Google Cloud Print or … [Read more...] about How to set up an HP Printer to use with your Chromebook [Video]
How to master your Chromebook trackpad gestures [VIDEO]
Chromebooks are built to be easy to understand and simple to navigate. A big part of that navigation lies in the powerful, flexible trackpad that rests just beneath your Chromebook's keyboard. This input method wields a lot of power over Chrome OS, but just because Chromebooks are meant to be … [Read more...] about How to master your Chromebook trackpad gestures [VIDEO]
3 great Chromebook deals to kick off the New Year
Did you get a gift card for the holidays and now it's burning a hole in your pocket? Maybe you're just looking for a new laptop to bring you into the new year and a Chromebook is what you seek. Whatever your reason, three of our favorite Chromebooks of 2020 are currently on sale at the moment and … [Read more...] about 3 great Chromebook deals to kick off the New Year
The Core i5 Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 just popped up in Australia and it’s priced to sell
When it comes to pricing and availability of Chromebooks, Australia is historically near the top of the list for countries that get the short end of the stick. On the rare occasion that a premium device launches down under, buyers are left paying through the nose and that just stinks. While pricing … [Read more...] about The Core i5 Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 just popped up in Australia and it’s priced to sell
Deal Alert: Nab the 8GB/128GB Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 for as little as $399($100 off)
The weekend is here and it is our sincere hope that you were able to enjoy a peaceful and joyous holiday as we finally wrap up 2020. For those of you that may now be on the hunt for a new Chromebook, Costco just dropped one of the best deals of 2020 on a device that will make a worthy addition to … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Nab the 8GB/128GB Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 for as little as $399($100 off)
How to master split-screen mode on your Chromebook
Over the course of the time Chromebooks have been available, they have become very adept at window management. From a useful overview mode to virtual desks to easy window snapping, Chrome OS has quite a few tricks up its sleeve to help you be productive with more than one window at once. … [Read more...] about How to master split-screen mode on your Chromebook
Chrome OS adds “now playing” ticker to lock screen
As I mentioned yesterday, the Chrome OS developer team is putting in some serious work on updating the overall UI of the Chrome operating system and recent updates to the Canary channel have surfaced a treasure trove of goodies for us to unearth. I'm still trying to get some more details on the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS adds “now playing” ticker to lock screen
Take $50 off the 128GB 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+
Samsung's latest budget-friendly Chromebook isn't going to win any awards for premium features or performance but the fact remains that low-cost Chrome OS devices are highly sought after. Samsung's Gemini Lake-powered Chromebook 4 and 4+ offer one of the better overall experiences, when we're … [Read more...] about Take $50 off the 128GB 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+
Last-minute deals on 3 great Chromebooks
The big day is almost here. I just under a week, many will be tearing into new toys, clothes, tech, and more. If you're looking for a last-minute Chromebook or just a new device for yourself, Best Buy has brought back deals on three of our favorite laptops of 2020. These aren't the absolute best … [Read more...] about Last-minute deals on 3 great Chromebooks
