The new Chromebook Plus lineup has a little bit of everything. Apart from a proper tablet option, there's a Chromebook Plus model that likely fits what you are looking for. From large to small, convertibles to clamshells, there's a bit of something for everyone with Chromebook Plus. Now, that … [Read more...] about Big Chromebook Plus models, small $299 prices
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Soon, you’ll be able to download songs in the YouTube Music web app
In a pretty exciting turn, it seems YouTube Music has started rolling out offline downloads capability for its web app, marking a pretty significant change to web-based music streaming services. Across the board, music streaming services that offer a web-based, online player still require a … [Read more...] about Soon, you’ll be able to download songs in the YouTube Music web app
HP’s latest Chromebook Plus drops to a price that makes more sense
Ah, the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c - a device that is frustratingly great at getting so much of the Chromebook Plus equation right while missing on a few things that could have easily made it an absolute superstar. It's a Chromebook that really does hit high points in many respects, but the few … [Read more...] about HP’s latest Chromebook Plus drops to a price that makes more sense
New Chromebook feature will allow mouse movement with keyboard keys
Accessibility features on Chromebooks have continued to grow and evolve for years at this point, and it seems that growth is only set to continue. With great features like the powerful magnifier, speech-to-text dictation, ChromeVox screen reader, and system wide auto captions, Chromebooks are a … [Read more...] about New Chromebook feature will allow mouse movement with keyboard keys
How to switch back to the Google Assistant from Gemini on your Android phone
Google's Gemini app offers a fascinating glimpse into the power of advanced AI language models in your pocket. But if you installed Gemini and it automatically took over as your Android phone's default assistant, you might be encountering some limitations. Here's how to easily switch back to Google … [Read more...] about How to switch back to the Google Assistant from Gemini on your Android phone
More clues that ‘Xol’ may be the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus
It's been a couple weeks since we first discovered 'Xol' - a new Chromebook on the way from Samsung that curiously has an Assistant key built into the keyboard. You can read the first post about all that and get up to speed on how we know this is a Samsung Chromebook and what you should expect from … [Read more...] about More clues that ‘Xol’ may be the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus
The deal sweetens on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2, now $400 off
It was just under a week ago that the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 saw its largest price decrease down to only $349. Now, as we enter the final days of February and into the early parts of March, Best Buy has dropped the price of this attractive device once again, taking a full $400 off it's normal … [Read more...] about The deal sweetens on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2, now $400 off
My favorite Chromebook Plus model hits a new all-time low price
We shared out the best Chromebook deals available to start the week earlier today, but now it is time to take a closer look at one of these deals for all those that don't make a habit out of visiting our regularly-updated daily deals post. Before we get into this one, you should 100% bookmark that … [Read more...] about My favorite Chromebook Plus model hits a new all-time low price
Google Chrome may soon be able to search text in PDFs that are just images
I'm sure you've been there: a PDF gets delivered to you in one way or another and when you open it up to search for whatever piece of info you are looking for, you realize this PDF isn't a document at all, but is simply an image that has been converted to a PDF. It's frustrating for sure and a use … [Read more...] about Google Chrome may soon be able to search text in PDFs that are just images
The new ChromeOS sounds for Chromebooks have an interesting genesis
Did you know that ChromeOS itself has been completely silent up until very recently? I hadn't thought about it, but without 3rd-party apps or services making sounds, a Chromebook is silent. In a bit of a shift for ChromeOS, however, Google has begun to embrace at least a few sounds for Chromebooks … [Read more...] about The new ChromeOS sounds for Chromebooks have an interesting genesis
Google Pay app says goodbye in the US
For those who use Google's payment system, it's time to say farewell to the standalone Google Pay app. As of June 4th, 2024, Google is officially discontinuing the app in favor of Google Wallet. Google says this move aims to simplify their payment offerings and create a more unified experience for … [Read more...] about Google Pay app says goodbye in the US
Here’s a simple way to level up your Chromebook gaming experience
Chromebooks are no longer just for students and casual web browsing. With the rise of cloud gaming services like GeForce NOW, Chromebooks are becoming a viable option for gamers and to truly immerse yourself in your favorite games, a good headset is essential. Several brands out there make gaming … [Read more...] about Here’s a simple way to level up your Chromebook gaming experience
