I was pretty straightforward in my review of the Acer Chromebook 516 GE: 120Hz screens are simply fantastic to look at. I love how they look when gaming, sure, but I also really enjoy all the UI animations rendered at 120Hz across the entire ChromeOS system. At least, I thought I did, … [Read more...] about 120Hz gaming Chromebooks are great, but ChromeOS needs work for high-refresh screens
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The Best Pixel Phone Deals for Cyber Monday
If you've been wanting to get your hands on a Pixel phone but have been holding off until the right deal comes along, I got news for you: Today is your day. Cyber Monday is here, and there are Pixel deals abound. You will find them at the usual suspects in the U.S., such as Amazon, Best Buy, and … [Read more...] about The Best Pixel Phone Deals for Cyber Monday
Quietly, Google makes Virtual Desk templates available in ChromeOS 107 Stable
I just published a post earlier today about some of the productivity features available on Chromebooks that I hold very near and dear to my heart. With great additions like Phone Hub, Tote, Global Media Controls and Virtual Desks, ChromeOS has become a well-rounded operating system that helps me … [Read more...] about Quietly, Google makes Virtual Desk templates available in ChromeOS 107 Stable
3 Chrome Extensions to help you save big on Cyber Monday
Just in case you weren't aware or you've completely ignored your inbox for the past few days, it's Cyber Monday. What does that mean? Well, it means that retailers are trying to ride the Black Friday wave for as long as they can to get you to spend more money in their stores and on their websites. … [Read more...] about 3 Chrome Extensions to help you save big on Cyber Monday
The still-solid ASUS Chromebook C425 is 63% off right now
The ASUS Chromebook C425 is likely one of two things to you: a blast from the past or a device you've never heard of or considered. Either way, there's a good chance you need a little refresher on this quietly-released ASUS Chromebook that showed up at a slightly-odd time in the overall Chromebook … [Read more...] about The still-solid ASUS Chromebook C425 is 63% off right now
This well-built convertible Chromebook is only $149($450 off MSRP)
Price plays a significant part in determining the value of a Chromebook or just about any consumer product for that matter. For example, yesterday I shared a deal on the 16" ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5601. Currently, you can pick up that 12th Gen flagship convertible for the sale price of only $399. At … [Read more...] about This well-built convertible Chromebook is only $149($450 off MSRP)
First Look: ChromeOS quick settings Material You redesign appears, looks just as we predicted
Material You - Google's gorgeous, personal design language - is getting a ton of attention at the company now that the foundation for a full makeover across its apps and services has been laid. From Nearby Share, the Chrome browser's New Tab Page, the Play Store, ChromeOS, and even most recently, … [Read more...] about First Look: ChromeOS quick settings Material You redesign appears, looks just as we predicted
5 Chromebook productivity features I couldn’t live without
As a daily Chromebook user for over 10 years at this point, I've been around long enough to see features come and go. Generally speaking, the ChromeOS team has done a great job of adding new features without detracting from the core experience of Chromebooks being speedy, secure, and simple to use. … [Read more...] about 5 Chromebook productivity features I couldn’t live without
The Pixel Watch LTE is finally on sale (as long as you like silver)
I'll make this short and sweet. Why? Well, this deal appears to be exclusive to Target and one particular color of the LTE-enabled Pixel Watch has already sold out. As part of Google's Black Friday week, every authorized Google retailer is selling the wi-fi version of the sleek new Pixel watch at a … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch LTE is finally on sale (as long as you like silver)
Google Sheets improves creating and modifying Pivot Tables
A pivot table is a very popular type of statistical tool that may be used to produce reports that summarize and reorganize chosen columns and rows of data contained within a database or spreadsheet. The spreadsheet or database structure is not altered in any way by the tool but rather helps you … [Read more...] about Google Sheets improves creating and modifying Pivot Tables
At $250 off, this 16-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is a steal
The deals just keep coming. This year's Black Friday/Cyber Monday promotions have been absolutely stellar if you're in the market for a new Chromebook. We've unearthed $200 ChromeOS tablets, ultra-premium flagships at a $400 discount, and just about everything in between but we're just getting … [Read more...] about At $250 off, this 16-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is a steal
[UPDATE: This deal is back]Don’t miss this crazy deal on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3
UPDATE: It appears that Best Buy has rekindled this deal and you can once again score the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for only $199. Black Friday has arrived; with it, we'll be sharing the best ChromeOS and Google-related deals from around the web. Stay tuned for my Black Friday Chromebook roundup … [Read more...] about [UPDATE: This deal is back]Don’t miss this crazy deal on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3
