It's funny how things can change so quickly. Just a few days ago, I hadn't really thought much about the Pixel Tablet since its lackluster debut. The idea of an Android tablet melded with a smart speaker was intriguing but as Robby noted in his review, the lack of Nest Hub/Assistant functionality … [Read more...] about Buying a Pixel Tablet might finally make sense
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HP Chromebook Plus x360: don’t buy the wrong one [UPDATED]
Contents UPDATE - November 2nd, 2023: Right now, over at Best Buy, there's a clearance sale on the original HP Chromebook x360 14c and, as I outline in the original post below, that device is inferior to the Chromebook Plus model. Since this post over a week ago, the new HP Chromebook Plus x360 … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook Plus x360: don’t buy the wrong one [UPDATED]
Your Chromebook will soon let you make use of all of those extra buttons on your gaming mouse
Contents A new discovery by our friend C2 Productions over on X and Twosapp reveals that Google is working on giving you the ability to fully customize how each button on your mouse interacts with your Chromebook. Customize your mouse buttons As shown in the image below, you can "Click … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook will soon let you make use of all of those extra buttons on your gaming mouse
Another clue that a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 successor is on the way
Contents It's been a little bit since I last talked about 'Geralt' - the baseboard that will usher in a new wave of Chromebook tablets that house the still-unannounced MediaTek MT8188 SoC. As development tends to go with MediaTek-powered Chromebooks, things have been wildly active with 'Geralt', … [Read more...] about Another clue that a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 successor is on the way
Why Google Messages account-based pairing is a big deal
Contents As Google Messages passes the billion downloads mark, it looks like Google is keeping their foot on the gas. The slightly-aggravating, always inconvenient QR code scanning requirement for use on multiple devices has always kept Google Messages from being the service it has the potential … [Read more...] about Why Google Messages account-based pairing is a big deal
The Chromebook Files app is too simple: here are 5 things it can do to improve the user experience
Contents Perhaps because I've become somewhat of a 'power user' on my Chromebook, I've started to see where many aspects of the user experience fall short. Having recently set up Ubuntu 23.10 on my desktop and processed large volumes of data, I've fallen in love with the files app named … [Read more...] about The Chromebook Files app is too simple: here are 5 things it can do to improve the user experience
Here’s a quick look at how fast the new Chromebook Plus devices really are
Contents Speed, simplicity and security. You've heard those words used for Chromebooks for years, and the move to Chromebook Plus hasn't changed that philosophy from Google one bit. As a matter of fact, I'd go as far to say that Chromebook Plus is only here to further lean into two of those … [Read more...] about Here’s a quick look at how fast the new Chromebook Plus devices really are
iPhone users can now move the Chrome address bar to the top of their screen
Contents Google Chrome's latest update for iOS introduces a flexible feature that might seem small at first, but is a significant nod to user preference: the option to move the address bar to the top of your iPhone screen. This change acknowledges the diverse ways we interact with our devices and … [Read more...] about iPhone users can now move the Chrome address bar to the top of their screen
The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is a steal at just $379
We're in the thick of the review process for Chromebook Plus devices right now (we have one nearing completion right now) and as they continue to go on sale left and right, I've been eyeing the best deals to consider, picking up that exact device, using it for a little bit, and then getting back to … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is a steal at just $379
How to make sure only certain email addresses can be used to sign into your Chromebook
Contents Are you trying to prevent anyone from signing into your Chromebook with their Google Account? Do you want to make sure only one account can be signed into each device you're managing? Today, I'm going to show you how to do just that. It's not exactly one of the features you think of when … [Read more...] about How to make sure only certain email addresses can be used to sign into your Chromebook
Lenovo finally drops the price on their excellent Slim 3i Chromebook Plus
Since the advent of Chromebook Plus - and actually a bit before - I've been pretty bullish on the excellence of the new Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i. The model we have in the office is one of those strange breeds that released just before the Chromebook Plus news and is a Chromebook Plus device … [Read more...] about Lenovo finally drops the price on their excellent Slim 3i Chromebook Plus
You and the kids can still play Google’s ‘The Great Ghoul Duel’ game for a bit of Halloween spirit
Halloween's spirit isn't just about costumes and candies; sometimes, it's about real spirits! Well, digital ones, at least. More than anything, it's about sharing fun moments with your family. Life takes a lot out of us, and holidays are a way to rejuvenate, even in small ways to face the day … [Read more...] about You and the kids can still play Google’s ‘The Great Ghoul Duel’ game for a bit of Halloween spirit
