To be fair, bans were happening for certain. Over the weekend, fresh off the introduction of 3 Call of Duty titles on GeForce NOW (MW II, Warzone, and MW III), players were getting banned by the game's built-in anti-cheat software. As you can expect, there was a fair bit of backlash about this and … [Read more...] about No, you won’t get banned for playing Call of Duty on GeForce NOW
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 stuck on 116? There’s a light at the end of the tunnel
With the issues we saw in ChromeOS 118 and 119 rolling out, being revoked, and returning, it may have been a bit easy to miss the side story of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 being stuck on ChromeOS 116 through all of it. We initially saw this issue pop up during the ChromeOS 118 update and have been … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 stuck on 116? There’s a light at the end of the tunnel
Pixel Buds Pro tumble back to lowest-ever price of just $119.99
As they have only a few times before, the excellent Pixel Buds Pro have dropped to an all-time low price of just $119.99 - a full $80 off the standard MSRP. They were down to this price for Cyber Monday not long ago, but as most deals did over the last couple of weeks, this one went away as soon as … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro tumble back to lowest-ever price of just $119.99
I played COD:Warzone on a Chromebook, and there are some quirks you need to know about
Yesterday, Call of Duty: Warzone finally landed on GeForce NOW and you can play on your Chromebook. I was very, very excited by this and as soon as it became available for me (around 1PM yesterday), I set about the task of diving into a game that I knew very little about. Sure, I play COD:Mobile, … [Read more...] about I played COD:Warzone on a Chromebook, and there are some quirks you need to know about
Some of these new Google Messages features make me want to use it more
For years, Google has been on the front lines, working with mobile carriers and smartphone manufacturers to enhance and adopt RCS (Rich Communication Services) - the new standard for texting. RCS replaces the outdated SMS and MMS protocols, offering users a richer, more secure messaging experience … [Read more...] about Some of these new Google Messages features make me want to use it more
I was wrong: the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 is quietly great
I remember a time when reviewing Chromebooks meant getting my hands on a few devices every few months. It meant hanging high hopes on just a few pieces of hardware and ultimately always wishing the available selections were a bit broader, competition was a little stiffer, and that the choices for … [Read more...] about I was wrong: the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 is quietly great
The Chrome Cast 249: Let’s create a “Best Chromebooks” list together
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we're sticking with our new format of sticking to a single topic. And this time around, we've decided to work through our "Best Chromebooks" list for the end of the year live on the podcast. There was no planning for this and you can listen as we talk through … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 249: Let’s create a “Best Chromebooks” list together
You can finally play Call of Duty: Warzone on your Chromebook with GeForce NOW
I'm not going to lie: this is a cloud gaming moment I've been waiting on for a very long time. Right up there with streaming and playing Fortnite on a Chromebook, I've been eagerly anticipating the day that I'd be able to give Call of Duty: Warzone a proper trial, and that day is today. Though the … [Read more...] about You can finally play Call of Duty: Warzone on your Chromebook with GeForce NOW
Last call! Enter to win one of 5 Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebooks
After just wrapping up our last giveaway that featured 3 Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebooks, we thought we would continue the trend. And what's better than 3 Slim 3i Chromebooks? How about 5 Flex 5i Chromebooks!? That's right, I'm thrilled to officially announce that we've teamed up with the fine folks over … [Read more...] about Last call! Enter to win one of 5 Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebooks
Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus review: well-rounded and capable [VIDEO]
Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus MSRP - $499.00 "The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus delivers great hardware that creates a superb ChromeOS experience without hurting your wallet too badly. It is a shining example of what Google wants to showcase with Chromebook Plus." Pros Cons The promise of … [Read more...] about Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus review: well-rounded and capable [VIDEO]
I’m really enjoying the new Virtual Desks button in ChromeOS 119
When we first heard that a new button was coming to ChromeOS that would allow users to move through their open Virtual Desks a bit more quickly, I was pretty dismissive. We already have a dedicated key on the keyboard for that, a trackpad gesture, and keyboard shortcuts. Why would I want yet … [Read more...] about I’m really enjoying the new Virtual Desks button in ChromeOS 119
My favorite Chromebook, the Acer 516 GE, can be had for just $299 refurbished
A couple weeks ago, we talked about the surprising fact that Target has a whole collection of manufacturer refurbished Chromebooks on their website. How long this has been a thing and how many they actually sell through this channel is a bit of a mystery, but the deals that can be had are pretty … [Read more...] about My favorite Chromebook, the Acer 516 GE, can be had for just $299 refurbished
