Of all the things Chromebooks are unique for (security, simplicity, speed), one of the more visually striking things about all Chromebooks is right underneath your fingertips (if you are using a Chromebook right now) and you've likely never noticed it. From the very first CR-48 prototype Chromebook … [Read more...] about The curious ‘case’ of the lowercase Chromebook keyboard
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This is the best sub-$300 Chromebook you can buy right now
Chromebook prices dip and change all the time. You know it, I know it, and across the board, we can see $200 price fluctuations in the span of just 24 hours. That means there are a few Chromebooks that - on a semi-regular basis - tend to drop below the $300 barrier. And that puts them into the … [Read more...] about This is the best sub-$300 Chromebook you can buy right now
Say hello to the new “modern” Google sign-in page
Have you noticed a pop-up on the Google account sign-in page recently hinting at a "new look coming soon"? Well, the wait is over - Google has unveiled its "more modern look" for the sign-in page. But before you hit the refresh button expecting a dramatic overhaul, you should know this is only a … [Read more...] about Say hello to the new “modern” Google sign-in page
Google delivers my most-anticipated AI feature to Chrome today
Last month, Google teased the introduction of new generative AI goodies set to arrive "soon" in the Chrome browser. Today, with the roll-out of Chrome 122, we finally get to start playing around with the new "Help me write" feature that they've been teasing us with for quite some time. For right … [Read more...] about Google delivers my most-anticipated AI feature to Chrome today
Why you should consider the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 at just $349
I'll freely admit and stand by my assertion that the Galaxy Chromebook 2 was an odd release by Samsung in 2021 and another Chromebook that they fumbled upon delivery. The reasons are plenty, but for the purposes of this post, I'll stick with two big ones: features and price. With Chromebooks - … [Read more...] about Why you should consider the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 at just $349
The Chrome Cast 255: A new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus could be on the way
This week on the The Chrome Cast podcast, it's all about hardware! We are working our way through the Chromebook Plus reviews and have two new videos that we discuss. The first is our favorite of the bunch, the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus. We dive into why Robby absolutely loves this Chromebook, … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 255: A new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus could be on the way
The best Chromebook Plus model available just hit its lowest-ever price
Alright, you may not agree with my assertion that the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is the best of the new bunch of branded Chromebook Plus devices, but as I said in our review that just came out recently, this device gets most of the overall equation exceptionally right. Granted, if you need a … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook Plus model available just hit its lowest-ever price
My favorite affordable Chromebook is back down to just $219
As we saw throughout 2023, Chromebook deals come and go; but as a whole they are here to stay. Unlike what we used to experience where we'd only have a device or two on sale here and there, every week we're met with new deals, repeated deals, and vanishing deals that are here one day and gone the … [Read more...] about My favorite affordable Chromebook is back down to just $219
Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus Review: my favorite of the bunch [VIDEO]
Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus MSRP - $549.99 "The Slim 3i is an understated masterpiece, highlighting what I feel is the best of Chromebook Plus in all the right ways." Pros Cons We're back for - you guessed it - another Chromebook Plus review. It's a lot, I know, and you'd be forgiven for … [Read more...] about Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus Review: my favorite of the bunch [VIDEO]
A long lost Chromebook Plus deal has returned from ASUS
Back in the latter parts of 2023, I was under the impression that we might see Chromebook Plus models on sale all the time. Right after launch, we saw deal after deal on most models and it really felt like these new devices were built to be on sale. But after November, things calmed down quite a … [Read more...] about A long lost Chromebook Plus deal has returned from ASUS
Last chance to save $150 on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5
This morning, it looks like most of the deals on Chromebooks that were happening last week and through the weekend finally ended. We're updating our daily deals page accordingly, and those of you that have maybe been paying attention to a particularly good deal on the Lenovo Chromeboo Duet 5 might … [Read more...] about Last chance to save $150 on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5
Why I generally pick up my Chromebook, not my MacBook
Many of you who have been following along for a while now know that I am a hybrid OS user, meaning I use a Chromebook for most of my daily work but I also have a Macbook Pro that I use for all of our video editing. Although you can use a Chromebook for basic video editing, there is no denying that … [Read more...] about Why I generally pick up my Chromebook, not my MacBook
