Just in case you hadn't heard, Google is getting very serious about making ChromeOS a formidable gaming platform. Despite the untimely demise of Google's streaming game service Stadia, the folks at Alphabet have high hopes that Chromebooks can still attract a wide range of gamers from every genre … [Read more...] about Does your Chromebook support Steam gaming?
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The Chrome Cast 200: Surface Laptop SE makes a great Chromebook as LumaFusion finally arrives
This week on The Chrome Cast, we talk in-depth about one of our latest videos that sees us take the Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and turn the "Chromebook Killer" into a pretty sweet Chromebook. Using ChromeOS Flex, we now have a Surface Laptop SE in the office that is quite nice to work with and … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 200: Surface Laptop SE makes a great Chromebook as LumaFusion finally arrives
YouTube introduces game-changing new feature for live streams
YouTube has announced that creators will soon be able to deploy a question-and-answer session in chat during a live broadcast or YouTube Premieres thanks to a new tool called "Live Q&A" session. The question-and-answer session can be moderated, and the restrictions that apply to your live chat … [Read more...] about YouTube introduces game-changing new feature for live streams
Take $100 off what is arguably the best overall Chromebook of 2022
There are a ton of great Chromebooks on the market to choose from these days. The one you buy really depends on what you need/want and how much money you want to spend. If you're looking to get the best that ChromeOS has to offer, there are devices like the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook that offers … [Read more...] about Take $100 off what is arguably the best overall Chromebook of 2022
Don’t miss this huge sale on the versatile Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3
When it comes to ChromeOS tablets worth buying, Lenovo pretty much has a corner on the market. If you're looking for productivity, Lenovo's larger Chromebook Duet is going to be your best choice. With a saucy 13.3" OLED display and 8GB of RAM, the oversized 2-in-1 has just enough chutzpah to pull … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this huge sale on the versatile Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3
A natural consequence of the Stadia refund process nets gamers negative on Play Points
Stadians woke up to an odd surprise yesterday when they started noticing that their Google Play Store points balance had a negative symbol next to it. Unfortunately, this is no mistake, but rather an unfortunate side effect of the Stadia Refund process as Google shutters its cloud gaming platform. … [Read more...] about A natural consequence of the Stadia refund process nets gamers negative on Play Points
You may soon be able to create animated GIFs with your Chromebook’s screen recording tool
While I'm sure not all of you utilize the built-in screen recorder on ChromeOS, I know that some of you - myself included - use it almost daily. It's become an indispensable part of the Chromebook experience for me, and quite honestly, something that's been missing for far too long. Now that the … [Read more...] about You may soon be able to create animated GIFs with your Chromebook’s screen recording tool
At just $79, this HP Chromebook 11 deal is impossible to ignore
Just when I think deals cannot get more insane on Chromebooks, a new one shows up and blows my mind. When I think of the list of semi-trivial things that people spend at least $79 for, my head gets a bit dizzy. In our current economy, $79 doesn't go nearly as far as it once did, but as it turns … [Read more...] about At just $79, this HP Chromebook 11 deal is impossible to ignore
MediaTek unveils next-gen Kompanio SoCs for entry-level Chromebooks
MediaTek has made a name for itself as the leading chip maker for ARM-powered Chromebooks and this week, the company ascended on Sonoma, California to announce its latest offerings in the SoC space. The announcement included two new Kompanio processors that are designed specifically for entry-level … [Read more...] about MediaTek unveils next-gen Kompanio SoCs for entry-level Chromebooks
Chromebook users on Beta now have a place to look up new features
As a Chromebook user that likes to test out new features before everyone else but is also not adventurous enough to go full Canary, you can always find me firmly on the Beta channel of ChromeOS. However, although there are a couple of places where you can check which features have just been released … [Read more...] about Chromebook users on Beta now have a place to look up new features
Google readies its platform for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022
The countdown to the start of the World Cup has begun and Google is making sure we do not miss a minute of it. It doesn't matter whether you are a hardcore or casual soccer, or as it is properly called, Football fan, because Google's got a way for you to keep up with the action as 32 countries go … [Read more...] about Google readies its platform for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022
How to fix a Pixel Watch with the black screen of death
This morning, I woke up to a bit of a troubling situation. Right as I was ready to leave the house, I went to my bedside table as I do every single day and I grabbed my earbuds, my phone, and my watch. As I situated my things in my pockets and onto my wrist, I noticed something a bit out of the … [Read more...] about How to fix a Pixel Watch with the black screen of death
