School is or will soon be underway for millions of students and I'm sure that countless parents and teachers have already fielded eager inquiries about playing Roblox. Like Minecraft, Roblox is an insanely popular game that allows users to create their own games and worlds for others to enjoy. … [Read more...] about How to install Roblox Studio on a Chromebook
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Educator Alert: Get a Google Jamboard and save $2500
We've never had the opportunity to fully review Google's interactive Jamboard for EDU and Enterprise but I have seen them in action in the classroom. Not only that, we've tinkered with using the Jamboard app on Chrome OS and honestly, the collaboration tools are pretty cool and well-polished. If I … [Read more...] about Educator Alert: Get a Google Jamboard and save $2500
Minecraft: Education Edition officially arrives for Chromebooks
It has been less than a month since Microsoft rolled out the Beta testing phase of Minecraft: Education Edition which brought the instructional version of the game back to Chromebooks. With many schools gearing up to head back to the classroom or start non-traditional online sessions, Microsoft has … [Read more...] about Minecraft: Education Edition officially arrives for Chromebooks
Sector 5 E4 LTE Review: A new bar for EDU Chromebooks
We do our best to get our hands on all varieties of Chrome OS devices in the hopes that we can help our readers make the best buying decisions based on personal need and equally important, budget. That said, it's not often that we get a chance to take a look at a Chromebook that was designed … [Read more...] about Sector 5 E4 LTE Review: A new bar for EDU Chromebooks
Chrome OS 84’s overview mode overhaul is by far my favorite new feature [VIDEO]
Chrome OS 84 launched last week and came packed with way more features than we were expecting. With a handful of things we were expecting to ship with Chrome OS 85 showing up in 84, we've all been quite pleased with the new stuff available to try out and tinker with in this latest update. By far, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 84’s overview mode overhaul is by far my favorite new feature [VIDEO]
Hands-on first impressions with the incredibly durable Acer Chromebook 712 [VIDEO]
Acer just announced the Chromebook 712 and in many ways, this device is unique in not only the specs it brings to the table, but in the outer, ruggedized features as well. Education-focused Chromebooks tend to be thought of as corner-cutting, uninspired tanks; they get the job done for as little … [Read more...] about Hands-on first impressions with the incredibly durable Acer Chromebook 712 [VIDEO]
Sector 5 Chromebook E3: Best In Class
There are plenty of options out there for those looking to get their hands on a rugged educational Chrome device. Nearly every Chromebook OEM has an Apollo Lake-based product available in some shape, form or fashion but not all EDU devices are created equal. Thankfully, there are a few companies … [Read more...] about Sector 5 Chromebook E3: Best In Class
Acer Chromebook Spin 11 & ASUS Chromebook C223 Quick Review: Budget Chromebooks Still Worth Buying
As the landscape of Chrome OS continues to evolve and change, the introduction of higher-end devices with higher-end price tags could make us all forget about the humble beginnings of Chrome OS and the budget Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 11 & ASUS Chromebook C223 Quick Review: Budget Chromebooks Still Worth Buying
