Update 3/29: After posting this article, B&H has since moved the listing for the Lenovo Chromebox Micro. They marked the old listing as "discontinued" and have created a new listing here with a new price tag of $239. Unfortunately, Chromebox (and Chromebook) announcements aren't always the most … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s pocket-sized Chromebox Micro arrives at B&H [U: listing updated]
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ChromeOS 123 adds an improved Virtual Desk button to the shelf
A few versions ago, we got a new way to navigate Virtual Desks on ChromeOS. With a small button that now sits to the left of your pinned apps, you can not only see the desk you are on, but click it to see all your desks in a ALT+TAB sort of view or click the small arrows to each side of the desk … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 123 adds an improved Virtual Desk button to the shelf
Last chance to score the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for $349 [U: it’s gone]
UPDATE 11:30am - This deal is now gone. While it is true that deals come and go on Chromebooks across the board, we never really know when they will return. With the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5, I feel quite confident in the fact that the deal that was here last week - $150 off - will return again. … [Read more...] about Last chance to score the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for $349 [U: it’s gone]
An ode to my now-dead original Google Wi-Fi
It was bound to happen one day, I suppose, but it turns out the final day of delivering the internet wirelessly to our home is today for my beloved, original Google Wi-Fi. Bought right as soon as it became commercially available, I've had this single Google Wi-Fi unit in our home for about 7 and a … [Read more...] about An ode to my now-dead original Google Wi-Fi
Where is Google’s promised ‘Help me write’ feature for Chromebooks?
I've talked about this before, but it's really getting frustrating to see new versions of ChromeOS roll out time and time again with new features and updates that simply aren't actually there for regular users. From things hidden behind feature flags to features flat-out not being available after … [Read more...] about Where is Google’s promised ‘Help me write’ feature for Chromebooks?
Auto Dark Mode for the web might finally be coming to Chrome
If you are anything like me, blinding white websites that sear your eyeballs in low light are the worst, right? Though it's been an on-again, off-again proposition over the past few years, Google might finally be bringing auto dark mode back to the Chrome browser. This experimental feature allows … [Read more...] about Auto Dark Mode for the web might finally be coming to Chrome
It looks like Samsung’s new Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) will be a bigger device
To say that I'm excited for the new Samsung Chromebook Plus that we know is on the way would be an understatement. We've been waiting a long time for Samsung to truly get back in the Chromebook game with something more like the Galaxy Chromebook, and there's good reason to think that their upcoming … [Read more...] about It looks like Samsung’s new Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) will be a bigger device
YouTube TV brings multiview to iOS but leaves Android behind
I've got some good news and some "Seriously, Google?" news. The good news is Multiview – the feature that lets YouTube TV subscribers watch up to four games at once – is finally coming to smaller screens, as noted by 9to5Google. But here's the part that stings a bit: it's rolling out first on iOS … [Read more...] about YouTube TV brings multiview to iOS but leaves Android behind
My hopes of playing COD: Warzone on a Chromebook are shattered
Today's been a big day and I've known it would be for weeks. The NCAA Tournament - A.K.A. March Madness - has begun, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk is up for order at Best Buy (and our review unit arrived today), a new show I've been interested in watching is available today (Netflix's 3-Body … [Read more...] about My hopes of playing COD: Warzone on a Chromebook are shattered
The Chrome Cast 259: Useful updates coming soon to Chromebooks
We're back with another episode of The Chrome Cast podcast and this week we tackle a few software updates that are coming soon to your Chromebook, the 2024 Google I/O announcement, and why we can't wait for an exciting new accessory to show up. The first part of the show is dedicated to - you … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 259: Useful updates coming soon to Chromebooks
Score the quietly-great ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 for just $399
When we look at the landscape of newer, branded Chromebook Plus devices, there are a few of them that bubble to the top as great, all-around, easy recommendations. Though all the new models provide a solid Chromebook Plus experience, the ASUS CM34 does so with some nice additions and an overall … [Read more...] about Score the quietly-great ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 for just $399
The 256GB Pixel Tablet hits its lowest price ever
Google's Pixel Tablet has dropped down to a seriously sweet price point, now making it a device to seriously consider if you're plugged into the Android world. Right now, Best Buy has taken the 128GB Pixel Tablet down to match a previous best of $100 off but the larger storage option has dropped to … [Read more...] about The 256GB Pixel Tablet hits its lowest price ever
