It seems that the Google Play Store is finding its way to more Chromebooks on the heels of an update to the Developer channel of Chrome OS.
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Hot Deal: Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook 13 For $220
Looking for a Hot Deal on a powerful Chromebook? Don’t want to wait for Black Friday? We got ya covered.
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro: Bloat Will Be Removable
I wrote an article not too long ago proposing what could be an app ecosystem by a 3rd party inside of Chrome OS made by Samsung. The idea that OEMs could differentiate their Chromebook experiences based on pre-loaded Android apps is an interesting one, but one question remained. What if I don’t want the manufacturer […]
Continue ReadingBlack Friday Deal Unboxing: Samsung Chromebook 3
There are quite a few low-end Chromebooks that come and go over time. There are many of them we’ve not unboxed and reviewed, but the Samsung is different. Low-cost, affordable, cheap…call it what you like. This particular low-end Chromebook is widely available and already affordable. It’s getting even more so for Black Friday.
Continue ReadingAndroid Games On A Chromebook With Bluetooth Controller: Modern Combat 5 [Video]
Yesterday, we talked briefly about how well Android games can run on Chromebooks that have the Play Store enabled. Today, I want to show you this in motion on a big screen with the settings cranked all the way up.
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Music Unveils New Design And AI Suggestions
This morning as I logged into my Chromebook and fired up my ever-present apps, I was met with a slightly shocking new interface when Google Play music loaded up. So far, I like it!
Continue ReadingPlaying Games On A Chromebook Is Great With Android Apps And Bluetooth Controllers
Since I began using a Chromebook 5 years ago, the one thing I’d conceded was the idea of playing games for any reasonable amount of time on a Chrome OS device. Sure, web games are fun for a few minutes, but any real games (as real as they get for me at my age, anyway) […]
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook 14 For $229: Why Costco’s Black Friday Deal Is Tough To Beat
We’ve come across some really good deals on Chrome devices to take advantage of this holiday shopping season. You can check out all the goodies here. One device in particular may be the best bargain you can find and here’s why we think so.
Continue ReadingChromecast, Chromebooks & More: Black Friday Deals On Awesome Tech
 Ready or not, holiday shopping season is upon us. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and month-long deals are about to be in full swing. We’ve found some sweet deals on Chromebooks, Chromecast, surround sound and even cast-enabled TVs and we wanted to share.
Continue ReadingChromecast and Google Home Power On Your TV With Your Voice
There is a little-known technology that exists on a lot of TVs out there called CEC. It shows up and is helpful in ways most people either take for granted or simply don’t realize. Today, I want to show you how to use it to do something really cool.
Continue ReadingChrome Celebrates 2 Billion Active Installs
The annual Chrome Developer Summit is just wrapping up and over the next few days we will be reporting on all that’s new and upcoming in the world of Chrome.
Continue ReadingGoogle Daydream View VR Headset Now Shipping
Announced back at Google’s 10/4 hardware event, the Daydream View is now shipping. While it is made for phones, not Chromebooks, this little device should stay on everyone’s radar. Let me explain why.
Continue ReadingChromebooks Get Faster As Windows Laptops Get Slower: Phelps Face
I’m sure you’ve seen the ads by this point. Microsoft’s newest spokesman, Jim Parsons (Sheldon from Big Bang Theory) sidled up to Michael Phelps, urging him to upgrade his slowing PC so that he can do things like play 4K video. The commercials are witty and entertaining, but only highlight one very, very big difference […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro’s 3:2 Display: Why It Matters
For about a decade, widescreen monitors have been the de facto standard for most laptops and desktop screens. Their aspect ratios have changed here and there, but the widescreen display has been a long-standing staple in our collective computing concious for long enough to simply become standardized. Yet, in a few circles, those thoughts are […]
Continue ReadingMicrosoft Office Apps Will Continue To Run On Compatible Chromebooks
Earlier this week we reported on what appeared to be the road-blocking of Microsoft Office Apps for Chromebooks that have access to the Google Play Store. Today, however, Microsoft has announced that this is not the case.
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