Contents We finally have the final piece of the Chromebook Plus hardware puzzle in the house, folks! When we were in New York for the event, I figured we'd end up with all the new models, so I didn't spend a ton of time with the devices on display. And for some reason, this particular … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus 514 unboxing: we now have every new Chromebook Plus model [VIDEO]
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How to change the default search engine on your Chromebook and why you may want to
Contents While I know it sounds ironic that one would use a "Google" Chromebook and not want to search Google, it's a reality. Aside from incremental steps toward privacy, you may be interested in DuckDuckGo as a default Search provider on your laptop, or you just have a personal preference for … [Read more...] about How to change the default search engine on your Chromebook and why you may want to
[Updated] How to write a novel using your Chromebook for National Novel Writing Month
Contents Update: October 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM - With National Novel Writing Month just around the corner for the new year, I've gone ahead and added some new resources to this massive and ever-growing list! I hope you enjoy. Be sure to drop a comment with your favorite tools and resources that I … [Read more...] about [Updated] How to write a novel using your Chromebook for National Novel Writing Month
The Pixel Tablet is getting a few Nest Hub Max features it should’ve launched with
Contents The Pixel Tablet has been a bit of a head-scratcher since its debut. There are things to like about it for sure, but it's overall utility has never been fully realized; and overall, it tends to feel like Google pushed this device out the door a bit faster than they should have. With … [Read more...] about The Pixel Tablet is getting a few Nest Hub Max features it should’ve launched with
Google Photos upcoming ‘Photos stacks’ feature to lump similar shots together, helping you declutter
Contents Spotted by AssembleDebug on X/Twitter, Google apparently has a new feature termed "Photo Stack" in the works, and it could be the key to decluttering the massive collection of Google Photos you've accumulated over the years. At the very least, you could sift through them easier or assist … [Read more...] about Google Photos upcoming ‘Photos stacks’ feature to lump similar shots together, helping you declutter
More ‘Flexor’ details clarify possible ChromeOS Flex solution for aging Chromebooks
Contents Since detailing the our original 'Flexor' discovery a couple of weeks ago, there has been a bit of discussion that had me wondering if we got this all right or not. Don't get me wrong: 'Flexor' is definitely still a sizeable mystery and one that may or may not ever become a reality. … [Read more...] about More ‘Flexor’ details clarify possible ChromeOS Flex solution for aging Chromebooks
Google is adding generative AI to Keep notes with upcoming ‘Magic Lists’ feature
Contents If you're at all familiar with Generative AI and Google's latest efforts with Bard, Gemini, and more, you'll know it's going all in on the idea. No, I mean it's truly ALL in. Now, thanks to an APK insights report by 9to5Ggoogle, we can see early hints that the tech giant is adding a new … [Read more...] about Google is adding generative AI to Keep notes with upcoming ‘Magic Lists’ feature
Why the HP Dragonfly Pro is still the absolute King of Chromebooks
Contents There have been many different inflection points along the way in the Chromebook story. I think back to many different moments over the years that define the overall experience, and the odd, almost-questionable hardware comes to mind over and over again as this product segment has … [Read more...] about Why the HP Dragonfly Pro is still the absolute King of Chromebooks
Google Keep is retroactively adding text formatting to your old notes
Contents Google Keep hasn't gotten many updates since it launched almost a decade ago. When the updates do roll in, they're usually not seemingly that significant, yet they do impact the core user experience quite a bit. However, there is one feature note takers have been clamoring for, and it's … [Read more...] about Google Keep is retroactively adding text formatting to your old notes
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5: where are the ChromeOS updates?
Contents Of all the Chromebooks we talk about around here, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is likely the fan favorite. I don't have hard data to back me up on that, but I know that our posts and deal announcements for that Chromebook drive more interest than just about anything else we discuss from … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5: where are the ChromeOS updates?
It looks like nearly all Chromebooks are finally on ChromeOS 118
Just a few days ago, we discussed the fact that ChromeOS 118 had rolled out, but was still missing on a collection of devices across the board. While it's not too odd to see device families left out of updates for an extended period, this was a bit different. There were multiple devices, new and … [Read more...] about It looks like nearly all Chromebooks are finally on ChromeOS 118
Here are 5 great ways to save battery on your Chromebook
Contents Why it matters With all of the incredible technological advancements we have these days, it's a wonder how device battery is still one of the greatest struggles. I dream of a day when we have graphene batteries in all of our devices since they last five times longer than lithium-ion … [Read more...] about Here are 5 great ways to save battery on your Chromebook
