Have you used a Chromebook tablet recently? I'd wager if you don't own a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or 5, there's a solid chance the answer to that question is a clear no. Those who have convertible Chromebooks should be using the tablet UI from time to time, but I'd say the number that actually do … [Read more...] about Google needs to show the ChromeOS tablet UI some serious love, and soon
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The Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook is still $149 if you know where to look
It was inevitable that a bunch of Chromebook deals aimed at Christmas shoppers would dry up once December 25th came and went. That's just part of the ebb and flow of Chromebook deals, but one bargain that disappeared from Best Buy shelves today that hurt a bit more than the others was the fantastic … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook is still $149 if you know where to look
The new ASUS Chromebook CM30 tablet looks impressive on sweet new landing page
Towards the end of 2023, ASUS has started a bit of a new trend for announcing and launching their Chromebooks: they just drop a press release and see what happens. We saw this play out a couple of weeks ago with the newly-announced ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus, and before that bit of news, ASUS … [Read more...] about The new ASUS Chromebook CM30 tablet looks impressive on sweet new landing page
Save big on the upgraded Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 with 8GB of RAM
This is a deal we don't see too often and that is primarily due to the fact that this particular version of the Duet 3 isn't out in standard consumer channels the way it's 4GB brother is on a daily basis. But in one of the key ways the Duet 3 feels inferior to the larger Duet 5 on most days - 4GB … [Read more...] about Save big on the upgraded Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 with 8GB of RAM
YouTube TV is finally adding the previous channel shortcut I’ve always wanted
In recent years, we've witnessed a significant shift in the way we watch TV. As traditional cable TV services are gradually replaced by more flexible and modern solutions, YouTube TV has emerged as a frontrunner. My whole family is now on YouTube TV but I can remember loading it up for the first … [Read more...] about YouTube TV is finally adding the previous channel shortcut I’ve always wanted
How to try out the new window-snapping overview feature on your Chromebook
Two of my favorite productivity tools built right into ChromeOS and into the Chromebook you may own are the wildly-useful overview mode and window-snapping feature. On their own, these abilities give Chromebook users a way to see all their open windows in a quick glance and help them arrange those … [Read more...] about How to try out the new window-snapping overview feature on your Chromebook
Google is oddly rebranding Nearby Share for some untold reason
It's funny, just the other day I found myself remarking just how good Nearby Share has become. Since its humble beginnings on Android devices, this service has expanded to Chromebooks and Windows PCs to give users a simple, easy way to get files from one device to another. As a late but competent … [Read more...] about Google is oddly rebranding Nearby Share for some untold reason
Best Buy’s biggest Chromebook deals have a 12/25 expiration date
It's no secret that we keep up with Chromebook deals around here. We even have a post that is updated frequently to reflect the best deals you can get on any given day. As 2023 has shown us, you can expect big savings on a very regular basis with Chromebooks, but you never quite know when the next … [Read more...] about Best Buy’s biggest Chromebook deals have a 12/25 expiration date
The Chrome Cast 251: the wildly-encouraging state of affordable Chromebooks
On this episode of The Chrome Cast, we begin by talking about the amazing deals out there right now for Chromebooks under $300, and the conversation simply took off from that point. We're in a stage in the Chromebook story where Chromebook Plus is a relevant player in the overall narrative that is … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 251: the wildly-encouraging state of affordable Chromebooks
These new icons are a hidden ChromeOS feature I absolutely love
For the past couple updates of ChromeOS, a new feature showed up that is quiet, out of the way, and has now become indispensable to my daily workflow. That feature is what I'll simply call Multi-Paste Icons, and it has made the simple task of copying and pasting content from one place to the next … [Read more...] about These new icons are a hidden ChromeOS feature I absolutely love
Chromebooks, PWAs and the Play Store: why we need a way to force Android app downloads
Back in 2020, Google began introducing the ability for app developers to push their PWA to Chromebooks from the Play Store instead of the Android app. And I 100% love this decision. In many cases, PWAs (progressive web apps) are a far better experience on the desktop and work much smoother with … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, PWAs and the Play Store: why we need a way to force Android app downloads
Google’s new Video Boost is both awesome and mostly impractical
Over the past week or so, I've been giving Google's Video Boost for Pixel 8 Pro a try, and I've been both impressed and frustrated by it. Google's lagged behind Apple for years with phone-based video creation, and I think Video Boost is a novel way for Google - largely a software/services company - … [Read more...] about Google’s new Video Boost is both awesome and mostly impractical
