With ChromeOS 119 just rolling out in the past few days, I knew there would be small differences here and there that I'd pick up on, and one that is making a big color splash is the way Material You color themes are handled in the Chrome browser. Sure, we already talked about the Material You … [Read more...] about I love how ChromeOS 119 expands Material You colors for the Chrome browser
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We finally have a reason the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is stuck on ChromeOS 116
Over the last month or so, we've written a few pieces about the curious case of the popular Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 being stuck on ChromeOS 116. We hardly noticed anything with the update to 117, but when 118 had a rocky roll-out and we were keeping tabs on Chromebooks that got the update and … [Read more...] about We finally have a reason the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is stuck on ChromeOS 116
Your Chromebook can make for a handy scanner in a pinch [VIDEO]
If you've ever been out and about and needed to mark up a physical document to send to someone quickly, what I'm going to show you today could prove very useful. Granted, most phones have a great camera on them and can scan documents with ease, but then you have to get that file moved and take a … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook can make for a handy scanner in a pinch [VIDEO]
Don’t miss the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max for up to $100 off
At the start of November, the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max dropped down to some pretty low prices. Those deals lasted for a few days and we've not seen much motion in that segment since. However, as of earlier this week, it seems both the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max prices are once again being … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max for up to $100 off
Keep your Chromebook secure for less with NordVPN’s Black Friday deal
In today's digital landscape, safeguarding our online presence has never been more critical. Enter the Virtual Private Network (or VPN), a simple way to stay secure and anonymous online. One of the more popular providers in the space, NordVPN, is getting ahead of the bunch with an early Black Friday … [Read more...] about Keep your Chromebook secure for less with NordVPN’s Black Friday deal
I’m shook: Apple is officially bringing RCS to iMessage and I can’t believe it
Call it outside pressure, future proofing, caving to massive public aggravation, or looming mandates from the EU - whatever reasoning pushed the final domino over, I can't believe I'm actually typing this right now. Apple is officially bringing RCS support to iMessage, and one of the most … [Read more...] about I’m shook: Apple is officially bringing RCS to iMessage and I can’t believe it
Google is gently labeling eligible devices as Chromebook Plus, but more is needed
To an extent, I need to admit that I was wrong. A bit. Well, maybe under-informed is a better term for it. Regardless, I've made some pretty sharp statements in the past week or so regarding Chromebook Plus and the naming issue we currently find ourselves in, and in one aspect of that rant, I was … [Read more...] about Google is gently labeling eligible devices as Chromebook Plus, but more is needed
ChromeOS 119 finally brings Steam gaming on Chromebooks to the masses
Yesterday, ChromeOS 119 arrived right on time and the roll-out - from what we can tell so far - went off quite well. Upon early inspection, it seemed the only notable new thing to see with this update was the Material You makeover of the Chrome browser UI. But it turns out there's at least one … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 119 finally brings Steam gaming on Chromebooks to the masses
Target has some shocking prices on manufacturer refurbished Chromebook Plus devices
While I like a lot of things you can get at Target (and I absolutely love their men's line of All In Motion clothing I wear often, including right now), it's not a store I generally think to point people to when they are looking for a Chromebook. Target's Chromebook selection has always trended … [Read more...] about Target has some shocking prices on manufacturer refurbished Chromebook Plus devices
The Lenovo Flex 3i is only $179 right now, and that is just absurd
It was almost a year ago that we first laid eyes on the Lenovo Flex 3i Chromebook, and I remember remarking all the way back then that there was something a bit different about this little Chromebook. It was the first device we got hands-on time with that comes packing the new 12th-gen Intel … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Flex 3i is only $179 right now, and that is just absurd
ChromeOS 119 arrives with Chrome’s updated Material You looks
Right on time, ChromeOS 119 is now available and rolling out to most eligible Chromebooks. From what we can tell from cros.tech, there are some 10th-gen Chromeboxes and Chromebases that are still on 118, but most of the current, well-known Chromebooks out there are all getting the update as of this … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 119 arrives with Chrome’s updated Material You looks
Google is spreading the Chromebook Plus message right on google.com
We knew more and more Chromebook Plus marketing was coming, but today we're seeing something I didn't really expect: Chromebook Plus marketing right on the sparse, uncluttered homepage of the one and only google.com. From Best Buy commercials to sponsored spots in ESPN's new "Candace Parker: … [Read more...] about Google is spreading the Chromebook Plus message right on google.com
