Microsoft has announced the launch of what they are calling “Windows app,” a new service designed to stream the full Windows desktop operating system from the cloud to various devices, including Chromebooks. This new offering from Microsoft signifies a major shift in how the company thinks users … [Read more...] about Microsoft launches new Windows App to keep up with the “Chromebook threat”
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PSA: Don’t forget to switch your Stadia controller to Bluetooth mode before Dec. 31
Remember Stadia? I still do with a tinge of sadness each time it comes up. Sure, it's tough to build a new platform, create a successful game studio, and simultaneously upend an entire industry, but I think Google should have stuck with it far longer than they did. Stadia was an awesome services … [Read more...] about PSA: Don’t forget to switch your Stadia controller to Bluetooth mode before Dec. 31
If you missed Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, they’re not all gone just yet
The past week or so has been an absolute frenzy of deals and discounts. With Black Friday deals extending far earlier than just the day after Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday on top of it all, there have been some exceptional Chromebook deals over the past 7-10 days. But, as we suspected, the morning … [Read more...] about If you missed Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, they’re not all gone just yet
Pixel Buds Pro drop to their lowest-ever price for Cyber Monday
The Pixel Buds Pro are clearly one of the best set of truly wireless earbuds you can buy and have been in that conversation since their debut in the summer of 2022. Nearly a year and a half later, they still hold their own with some of the best ANC you can get and my favorite transparency mode I've … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro drop to their lowest-ever price for Cyber Monday
More details emerge on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 116 update pause
A little over a week ago, details came to light regarding an issue with the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5's update status. As we'd noted previously, the Duet 5 has been stuck on ChromeOS 116 for quite some time now, and before the new information showed up, we really had no clue as to why that was … [Read more...] about More details emerge on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 116 update pause
With this steep discount, I think the Pixel Fold finally makes sense
Black Friday has officially come and gone, and now all the Cyber Monday deals are here. Over the past couple of days, you might have noticed an enticing offer on the Google Pixel Fold. Just recently launched in June, this foldable smartphone from Google is now available at Best Buy with a … [Read more...] about With this steep discount, I think the Pixel Fold finally makes sense
Finally, the awesome Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is on sale for $200 off
Of all the new Chromebooks released in the past 6 months or so - including the Chromebook Plus models - there are few that have impressed me as much as the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus. As you can tell from the video we made on it a few weeks back, there's little to dislike in this sleek, … [Read more...] about Finally, the awesome Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is on sale for $200 off
Holy Cow! Literally EVERY Chromebook is on sale at Best Buy right now for Cyber Monday
I can honestly say I'm not sure if I've ever seen this before. Right now over at Best Buy, every single Chromebook they sell is discounted. Every. Single. One. Some of the deals are fantastic and some are just average, but there are discounted prices on all of them. It's pretty … [Read more...] about Holy Cow! Literally EVERY Chromebook is on sale at Best Buy right now for Cyber Monday
The Chrome Cast 248: ChromeOS 119 and Chromebook Plus issues
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we're trying something a bit different. Instead of trying to cover a week's worth of stuff in a single, 90-minute show, we're going to break our episodes into topic-specific segments and publish more often. This way, you don't have to give over an hour to … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 248: ChromeOS 119 and Chromebook Plus issues
Something is really wrong with ChromeOS 119
This morning, I posted a quick article outlining an issue I came across with the new Chromebook Plus features in ChromeOS 119 randomly vanishing from my Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus. It was strange and we still don't have an exact reason as to why it happened: though I think I may have a better … [Read more...] about Something is really wrong with ChromeOS 119
How to be a smart Black Friday Chromebook deal shopper [VIDEO]
There's no denying the season at this point. There are sales and deals and closeouts and clearances everywhere you look. Though the vast majority of the retail world has moved far beyond Black Friday being a single-day event, there's doubt as to why this day became infamous for wild shoppers and … [Read more...] about How to be a smart Black Friday Chromebook deal shopper [VIDEO]
The best Black Friday Chromebook deal is the Acer Spin 714 for $469
We have a new, updated-daily list of the best Chromebook deals around that you are welcome to check out if you want to see all that is on offer currently. But in making that list as an ongoing resource, I never wanted to back away from sharing individual deals as they arrive, either; and today of … [Read more...] about The best Black Friday Chromebook deal is the Acer Spin 714 for $469
