Google just wrapped up its Chrome OS Demo Day at which the Product Head John Maletis took to the digital stage to highlight some exciting new features headed to the enterprise sector. While this may not be of interest to the average consumer, the new tools offered by the Chrome OS team are paramount … [Read more...] about A quick look at Parallels and Zero-Touch Enrollment on Chrome OS [Video]
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3 awesome (and free) resources for your Google Classroom
2020 is coming to an end but due to unforeseen circumstances, the "new normal" appears to be here to stay until further notice. For educators, this means facing the challenges that come along with teaching a full curriculum in a virtual environment. The lesson plans may be the same but the delivery … [Read more...] about 3 awesome (and free) resources for your Google Classroom
A bug report just leaked a Core i7 Tiger Lake Chromebook, likely Acer
ICYMI Just in case you haven't caught up on our expanding YouTube content, Robby just mapped out what the next year will look like when it comes to new Chromebook releases and the landslide of CPU options that will be available. At the time of this publication, we are tracking no less than 70 new … [Read more...] about A bug report just leaked a Core i7 Tiger Lake Chromebook, likely Acer
New Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is reportedly in the works
As it happens many times, leaks have led to news of a new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook in the works. Most are aware of this year's standout high-end Galaxy Chromebook, it's jaw-dropping looks, and amazing AMOLED display. Held back only by battery woes, this thin, attractive, high-end Chromebook has … [Read more...] about New Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is reportedly in the works
Get up to $359 off of the massive 4K Lenovo Yoga Chromebook
The Black Friday and Cyber Week deals are quickly winding down but that doesn't mean that you can score a killer deal on a great Chromebook. Comet Lake Chromebooks are at the top of the food chain at the moment but the 8th Gen Kaby Lake models are plenty powerful and still have more than five years … [Read more...] about Get up to $359 off of the massive 4K Lenovo Yoga Chromebook
First Look: Chrome OS recovery screen goes Dark Mode
It has been nearly two years since we discovered that Google was working on bringing "Dark Mode" to Chrome OS. In that time, we have seen the evolution that will be the upcoming light and dark mode, new theme-specific wallpapers, and the reintroduction of forced Dark Mode for the web. There is still … [Read more...] about First Look: Chrome OS recovery screen goes Dark Mode
Chrome OS 87 may be delayed and that’s totally fine
We are one day away from the official release date of Chrome OS 87 but a recent discovery by Android Police's Kent Duke could signal the delay of the final update of 2020. While it isn't unusual for Chrome OS to miss its release date by a few days, this particular update to version 87 was already … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 87 may be delayed and that’s totally fine
Cyber Week: The best Chromebook and Smart Home deals today
Black Friday has come and gone but thanks to 2020, that really doesn't matter because nothing is normal and every retailer is doing what they can to capture as many sales as possible. With a huge shift to online shopping underway, many stores are rolling out early Cyber Monday savings or simply … [Read more...] about Cyber Week: The best Chromebook and Smart Home deals today
Expect an absolute avalanche of Chromebooks in all shapes and sizes in 2021 [VIDEO]
We can all agree that 2020 hasn't exactly been the best year. One for the record books? Sure. But for all the wrong reasons. While it's turned out to be a year that most of us would like to forget, I'm reminded that even in the midst of mess, there can be good there, too. That was absolutely the … [Read more...] about Expect an absolute avalanche of Chromebooks in all shapes and sizes in 2021 [VIDEO]
The “Not Pink” Pixelbook Go disappears from the Google Store
First noticed by 9to5Google, the "Not Pink" version of the Pixelbook Go has been removed from the Google Store - well, not entirely. As you can see below, the listing now only lets you choose the black version of the device as an available color during check out, but what's odd is that the Pixelbook … [Read more...] about The “Not Pink” Pixelbook Go disappears from the Google Store
This trick can score you the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for as little as $629
Black Friday is officially here. We've already covered most of the available deals because many retailers began rolling out the savings days if not weeks ago, that doesn't mean that there aren't new deals to discover. Thanks to some thrifty shopping acrobatics, you could pick up Samsung's … [Read more...] about This trick can score you the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for as little as $629
Pre-order the 14″ FHD CTL Chromebook NL81 for $199 ($80 off)
Deals are dropping left and right on some of the top Chromebook models of 2020 but we know that many shoppers are looking to stretch the holiday shopping budget as far as it will go. While this is no shortage of "cheap" Chromebooks to be found at every turn, finding one that's inexpensive and … [Read more...] about Pre-order the 14″ FHD CTL Chromebook NL81 for $199 ($80 off)
