I've now been using the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook as my primary device for a week at this point. Don't worry, a full review is coming soon as my opinions are fully forming around this high-end Chromebook, but what I'm noticing in tangent to my thoughts congealing around the flat-out … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook’s extravagance helps me appreciate the Pixelbook Go’s understated brilliance
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Zoom’s response to its own flaws should set the industry standard
This past Friday, I shared my thoughts on Zoom and what appeared to be a company that was crumbling beneath the weight of its own, unforeseen success. Based on reader response and multiple social media conversations, my opinion of Zoom was not a popular one and that's okay. Was I harsh? Yes. Did I … [Read more...] about Zoom’s response to its own flaws should set the industry standard
Monday’s Samsung Galaxy Chromebook launch is a light in otherwise dark times
Around here, we've not been shy in talking about the worldwide pandemic currently clutching the entirety of Earth's population. Have we focused only on that in the past weeks as all our realities have been shifting beneath us? Absolutely not. There are hoards of news sites and channels that talk … [Read more...] about Monday’s Samsung Galaxy Chromebook launch is a light in otherwise dark times
The Pixel Slate is priced to sell, but here’s why I’m waiting on Lenovo’s Chromebook tablet
As time moves forward and we get farther and farther from the events of CES 2020 nearly three months ago now, it becomes easy to forget or simply mis-remember things that were so exciting at the time. For instance, just a month ago I could remember quite clearly how enamored I was in my time with … [Read more...] about The Pixel Slate is priced to sell, but here’s why I’m waiting on Lenovo’s Chromebook tablet
Coronavirus and the silver lining of a digitally connected workplace
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
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]
