With all the drama and instability surrounding the roll-out of ChromeOS 119, it was bound to happen that we’d miss a few details here and there. I said as much when we covered some of the new stuff in the 119 update, and it turns out I was right. In the midst of new features […]
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The 10 Best Chromebooks in 2023 [VIDEO]
As we come to the end of 2023, it’s been a pretty wild ride in the world of Chromebooks. We began the year with the introduction of quite possibly the best overall Chromebook ever made in the HP Dragonfly Pro and finished with the introduction of a new class of Chromebook in Chromebook Plus. In […]
Continue ReadingUSI 1.0 versus USI 2.0: understanding the difference [VIDEO]
We get asked quite often about which pen works with which Chromebook when it comes to USI. And in some ways, that’s a bit of a bummer. When USI first emerged and started showing up for Chromebooks, I was so relieved that the days of searching for the “right pen” for any given device were […]
Continue ReadingLenovo 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 Chromebook Plus is simple: make devices that […]
Continue ReadingHow 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 even wilder deals over […]
Continue ReadingYour 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 […]
Continue ReadingHow to edit video like a pro with CapCut Online [VIDEO]
We get asked a lot about editing video on Chromebooks. Can it be done? What’s the best tool? What are the limitations? Should I even bother? And up until recently, I met most of those questions with negative answers, basically instructing people to find another tool that better suits them if video editing is of […]
Continue ReadingHP Chromebook Plus x360 14c review: a lot to like when the price is right [VIDEO]
HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c MSRP – $699.00 “The upgraded 16:10 screen and combination of excellent keyboard, trackpad and speakers combine with the internal speed of this Chromebook to make using it a real treat.” Pros Cons Chromebook Plus is officially here and upon us and with that comes a ton of reviews we’re beginning […]
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook Plus 514 unboxing: we now have every new Chromebook Plus model [VIDEO]
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 […]
Continue ReadingA closer look at ChromeOS 118 and new Chromebook Plus features [VIDEO]
ChromeOS 118 began its roll-out this week and with it came a nice handful of Chromebook Plus features for the entire list of devices that meet those Chromebook Plus specifications. For those non-Plus devices, the updates aren’t much to talk about this time around and this ChromeOS 118 release was clearly aimed at getting all […]
Continue ReadingAcer’s $999 Chromebook Spin 714 packs in premium upgrades [VIDEO]
One of Acer’s latest Chromebook releases is a higher-end version of their quite-excellent Spin 714. While many consumers may balk at the idea of just about any $1,000 Chromebook, it’s clear that Acer is aiming to add in some great, additional features to their wining formula in the Spin 714 to take things fully to […]
Continue ReadingWe have almost every new Chromebook Plus model: some early thoughts [VIDEO]
It’s been a little over a week since the official launch of Chromebook Plus, and we’re still reeling a bit from all that was unveiled at the event. From new hardware specifications to new software inclusions, Chromebook Plus is one of those changes to the Chromebook ecosystem that will likely reverberate for many years to […]
Continue ReadingIntroducing Chromebook Plus: the new standard for fast, capable, fun-to-use devices [VIDEO]
Let’s face it: more and more Chromebooks are arriving every day, and finding the perfect device that will balance performance and affordability can be tough. Back when there were only a couple new Chromebooks introduced each year, it was far less difficult to sort the more-capable devices from the rest of the pack. These days, […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Chromebook Slim 3i: is this ‘Chromebook Plus’? [VIDEO]
For a few unrelated reasons, we’ve found ourselves with the recently-discovered Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i in the office. And while my normal course of action with a new device is to go through the standard unboxing process, I was a bit under the impressions that the device I possesed was little more than a slight […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip review: budget-friendly workhorse [VIDEO]
More than ever, the Chromebook market is overflowing with options – from convertibles to tablets to gaming Chromebooks, it can be tough to sort out one Chromebook from the next. And for devices like the Asus Chromebook CM34 Flip, I’d say the ability to stand out in the crowd is even more difficult. It’s a […]
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