As the years have gone on, the OOBE (out of box experience) for Chromebooks has grown into something that is really helpful for new users migrating from other systems. From setting up Wi-Fi to enabling Google Assistant to setting your device's theme, the OOBE has matured to really get users … [Read more...] about New addition coming to the ChromeOS OOBE is something we’ve needed for a long time
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The Core i5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook is on sale for $680
Now that "gaming Chromebooks" are a thing, we're always on the lookout for a sale on one of the new devices that bring a ton of power and unique features to the ChromeOS landscape. Up unto this point, Acer's Chromebook 516 GE has taken the helm as the best gaming Chromebook out there but that's … [Read more...] about The Core i5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook is on sale for $680
A model Pixel Fold has leaked out and gives us real life size and width reference
As we're only a few months from the likely release window for the still-technically-rumored Pixel Fold, it just makes good sense that we'd start seeing things leak through the cracks in a bit more of a material way. There have already been highly-detailed renders leaked out online and those images … [Read more...] about A model Pixel Fold has leaked out and gives us real life size and width reference
The Chrome Cast 210: Evolution of Steam gaming on Chromebooks with Google’s Zach Alcorn
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we're back with another interview episode; chatting this time around with Zach Alcorn, Product Manager at Google working on Gaming for ChromeOS. More specifically, Zach has been working tirelessly on a project that allows you to play Steam games on your Chromebook … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 210: Evolution of Steam gaming on Chromebooks with Google’s Zach Alcorn
Upcoming ChromeOS screen capture feature will make remote instruction even easier
Thanks to a bit of investigation by C2 Productions over on Twitter, we've become aware of an upgrade to the excellent, included Screen Capture tool in ChromeOS that will truly enhance the ability for remote instruction. The new feature - which highlights mouse clicks and displays keyboard shortcuts … [Read more...] about Upcoming ChromeOS screen capture feature will make remote instruction even easier
Google Translate gives 33 more languages offline usage capabilities including Zulu and Latin
In a Google Translate community post this week, Google announced that it is now adding offline language functionality to 33 new languages. For anyone traveling abroad and attempting to scrape by and translate on the fly, this is a huge win. Here's the list of languages: Prior to leaving your … [Read more...] about Google Translate gives 33 more languages offline usage capabilities including Zulu and Latin
For better or worse, the Google Clock app now lets you record your own sounds to wake up to
Did you know that you can set YouTube Music songs as your wake-up alarm in the morning via the Google Clock app? The feature has been around for a while now, and I have yet to try it out mostly because I fall asleep to music, so I don't believe it would be effective. Google's latest feature update … [Read more...] about For better or worse, the Google Clock app now lets you record your own sounds to wake up to
Yes, the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook will ship with Intel’s Iris Xe GPU
In all our hype and excitement around the new HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, a line on the spec sheet slipped past our peripheral and wasn't a problem until one of our readers pointed it out. In the official press spec sheet for the highly-hyped Dragonfly Pro, the listed GPU showed up as 'Intel UHD' … [Read more...] about Yes, the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook will ship with Intel’s Iris Xe GPU
This versatile HP 2-in-1 Chromebook is $300 off MSRP
Last week, HP's consumer-focused Chromebook x360 14c went on sale for the very impressive price of only $499. At a $200 discount, there's very little not to like about this 11th Gen Intel convertible. It offers a premium build, 8GB of RAM and an ample 128GB of storage. The x360 14c is the latest in … [Read more...] about This versatile HP 2-in-1 Chromebook is $300 off MSRP
A new Chromecast with Google TV is in the works
Earlier this week, 9to5Google's Kyle Bradshaw unearthed what appears to be a new Google TV device codenamed "YTC." The discovery originated from the latest preview build of the Google Home App where the new Chromecast was found alongside the current 4K and HD models codenamed "YTV" and "YTB" … [Read more...] about A new Chromecast with Google TV is in the works
Take up to $500+ off this powerful, business-minded ThinkPad Chromebook C14
Lenovo's Chromebook game is strong. From the company's segment-leading Duet tablets to the wildly popular Flex family, there's a Lenovo Chromebook out there for just about every use case and taste imaginable. For the enterprise types, Lenovo has its ThinkPad lineup and while it may not be everyone's … [Read more...] about Take up to $500+ off this powerful, business-minded ThinkPad Chromebook C14
At long last, Google Discover adds a three-column layout in preparation for the Pixel Tablet
The year just and only began, but Google is already on an apology tour. After more than a decade of neglecting the tablet experience with its apps and services, it's finally updating a ton of them to be better optimized for larger displays. It's already done more over the past few months than it … [Read more...] about At long last, Google Discover adds a three-column layout in preparation for the Pixel Tablet
