At this point, there's no escaping the reality of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that is spreading quickly and causing all sorts of mixed emotions. From mass panic to general malaise, there is a wide span of reactions to this outbreak, but I'm not here to discuss who's right, who's wrong or even … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and the silver lining of a digitally connected workplace
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How to know if you should buy a Chromebook now or wait [VIDEO]
Chromebooks are still considered an emerging market. No, the idea of a laptop computer isn't new, but having a laptop that runs Google's Chrome OS still is for many. As the months wear on, we're getting more inquiries than ever about future Chromebook purchases. We've done a whole video on … [Read more...] about How to know if you should buy a Chromebook now or wait [VIDEO]
A factory reset of a Microsoft Surface Go reminded me why I love Chromebooks
I get the question quite often. It comes in multiple forms; some inquisitive, some derogatory, some genuine, some not. "Why do you use a Chromebook?" It's a fair question, I suppose, and one that has a variety of answers that reflect the multi-faceted experience of using any given operating … [Read more...] about A factory reset of a Microsoft Surface Go reminded me why I love Chromebooks
As a platform, Stadia is simply unmatched for web-based game streaming
I spent a good bit of my weekend revisiting the options available to me for streaming games online. After seeing some news about NVidia's GForce Now possibly being available soon for only $5 a month, it got me wondering again about the viability of other streaming services that look to leverage … [Read more...] about As a platform, Stadia is simply unmatched for web-based game streaming
It turns out Microsoft’s pricey Surface Pro X makes a great ‘Chromebook’
An interesting video and article published by Dieter Bohn over at The Verge a couple days ago came with a pretty bombastic title, and I love it. The video header simply states: 'Microsoft accidentally made a great Chromebook.' Great title, right? The accompanying article is equally … [Read more...] about It turns out Microsoft’s pricey Surface Pro X makes a great ‘Chromebook’
I was wrong – face unlock on Pixel 4 feels like a step backwards
If you've been around here for a little while, you likely remember my decision to buy a phone other than the Pixel 4 XL and then my subsequent return to Google's latest flagship smartphone. There were multiple reasons for my decision to avoid it in the first place and then for the eventual … [Read more...] about I was wrong – face unlock on Pixel 4 feels like a step backwards
What brought me back to the Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
There's a reason I titled my last article about the Pixel 4 'Why I haven't bought the Pixel 4 yet.' I know myself. I know how I am with tech, and I know how quickly my mind can be persuaded and changed. Knowing these things, I knew better than to be 100% definitive in my dismissal of Google's … [Read more...] about What brought me back to the Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
Opinion: Why I haven’t bought the Pixel 4 yet [VIDEO]
As I type this opening sentence on the surprisingly-great Pixelbook Go, I'm subtly reminded of what makes a great piece of hardware. The sweet spot sits somewhere between a finely crafted physical thing that is pleasing to look at, hold or touch and the way that thing goes about getting you to the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why I haven’t bought the Pixel 4 yet [VIDEO]
Chromecast support still missing from YouTube Music and it is unacceptable
YouTube Music as a service actually launched all the way back in November of 2015. Sure, it wasn't exactly the same thing it is today, but the bones of the music streaming service from Google have technically been around for nearly 4 years. Four years. Somehow in that vast amount of time, Google … [Read more...] about Chromecast support still missing from YouTube Music and it is unacceptable
The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Is Now Worth Your Full Attention
For me, Chromebooks tend to have life cycles. Not specifically just how long a Chromebook will actually wake up and run on a day to day basis, but a life cycle of relevance to users in general. Let's call it a relativity lifecycle. For instance, the relativity lifecycle of the Pixelbook is a long … [Read more...] about The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Is Now Worth Your Full Attention
What’s Actually in My Bag Right Now
There are a handful of things we're asked about on a regular basis. What is the best Chromebook for my budget? What accessories should I get for my Chromebook? What's the best Chromebook I can get for my child? All of these are great questions, and there are quite a few more where that came … [Read more...] about What’s Actually in My Bag Right Now
Using Chromebooks: A Mac User’s Perspective [VIDEO]
We recently put out a video introducing Joe and Gabriel to the channel and in that video, you might have noticed that Joe said he uses the Pixel Slate as his daily Chromebook and the MacBook Pro to edit videos. So as a traditional Mac user, Joe wanted to take a couple minutes and share some of his … [Read more...] about Using Chromebooks: A Mac User’s Perspective [VIDEO]
