Inverting the colors on your Chromebook can make for a really cool looking desktop and for some users with vision impairments, the high-contrast mode can even be a necessity. For many Chromebook owners, however, this accessibility feature is nothing more than a nuisance that is stumbled upon … [Read more...] about Chromebook High Contrast Mode: Inverting Colors Gets A New Shortcut
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First Hands-On Video Of The New Acer Chromebook 15 Surfaces
For Chromebook fans, IFA Berlin has been a little silent apart from Acer's quiet announcement of a fully-refreshed 15.6-inch Chromebook. Though it didn't make it on stage, this Chromebook is drawing some serious attention from quite a few media outlets. For many, the Acer Chromebook 15 has been … [Read more...] about First Hands-On Video Of The New Acer Chromebook 15 Surfaces
ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Hands-On Video Surfaces
I love the internet! Within a day of posting about the ASUS Flip C101's new availability in Japan, we've received a comment from Stu Lowe at Geeky Teachers stating that his school in Hong Kong just had 90 of these devices shipped to them. In the video, Stu takes about five minutes and gives us … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Hands-On Video Surfaces
Chromebook Tablet Mode Getting Split Screen Snapping
We've seen this coming for a bit of time, but this is the first time we're seeing it in the flesh. Thanks to a Google+ post by William Greene, we're seeing a picture of side-by-side apps up and running on a Chromebook. In a few commits we simply haven't shared up to this point, we've seen … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet Mode Getting Split Screen Snapping
Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Slowly but surely, Google is making good on their promise to bring the Play Store and Android Apps to a large number of Chrome devices. While the wait has been agonizing for many, it does appear that a snowball effect is happening as more and more devices are becoming Android ready. A recent, … [Read more...] about Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Chromebooks Getting New Blurred UI Elements – And They’re Gorgeous!
I'm going to go ahead and admit a couple things right up front, here. First, I didn't really like the way the 'Peeking Launcher' looked when we reported on it. I liked the idea and the implementation, but I felt the whole thing looked a bit...unfinished. I suppose it simply lacked any … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting New Blurred UI Elements – And They’re Gorgeous!
ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 (C101) Showing Up In Online Stores With Bright Display
We've been following along on the development of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 since it first showed up in the repositories. We've known for months that 'Bob' was going to be the true successor to the original ASUS Chromebook Flip. Other than being a bit on the slow side, the original Flip was a … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 (C101) Showing Up In Online Stores With Bright Display
Google Home Goes Gourmet
I'm a foodie, for life. With over two decades under my belt in the restaurant scene, few things bring me the joy of making a meal for me and my family. Whether it's a fancy five courser for the holidays or tailgate munchies for the big game, I love to cook. Almost as much as I love to eat. My … [Read more...] about Google Home Goes Gourmet
Android Apps On Chrome OS: Google’s Support Page Gets An Update
An update to the Chromium Project's Android on Chrome OS page didn't bring anything new Chromebooks to the party but it has offered up some clarity as to which devices have access to the Play Store on a given channel. … [Read more...] about Android Apps On Chrome OS: Google’s Support Page Gets An Update
Chromecast Irksome Notifications Get A Bit Better
Late last year without any real notice, Google rolled out a new feature for Android that gives users a notification when something is being cast via Chromecast on the Wifi network they are on. It seemed like it might be helpful, but it has been a real aggravation for many. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Irksome Notifications Get A Bit Better
Google’s Auto Draw – Some Real World Use
Between the earlier-released Quick Draw and this month's Auto Draw, it became very clear that Google is investing some serious development resources to become better at understanding doodles, drawings, and handwriting. As cool as those projects have been, I've been curious to see where Google is … [Read more...] about Google’s Auto Draw – Some Real World Use
Lenovo Flex 11 / N23 Yoga Chromebook Unboxing
If your first thought was 'What's up with that title?' you probably aren't alone. Lenovo has done something unique with its latest Chromebook, releasing two identical devices under two different names. The Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook and the N23 Yoga Chromebook are essentially the same machine … [Read more...] about Lenovo Flex 11 / N23 Yoga Chromebook Unboxing
