As I sit and write this on Lenovo's AMD-powered C13 Yoga, I am quickly reminded that there is a lot to love about this very under-hyped Chromebook. While AMD's "flagship" Chromebook processors haven't quite lived up to our hopeful expectations, the Ryzen 5 in the model I'm using gets along just fine … [Read more...] about Take $530 off this powerful Ryzen 7 Lenovo C13 Yoga Chromebook
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Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake N processors are coming to Chromebooks
While we're getting decently deep into the age of 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake Chromebooks (Acer Spin 713, ASUS Flip CX9, CX5400, CX5500, etc.), just like we see every year, the next generation is ready to take the stage. We've talked about it many times before, but the 12th-gen Alder Lake series of … [Read more...] about Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake N processors are coming to Chromebooks
Youtube’s video chapters feature now available on Smart TVs and game consoles
One of my favorite features on Youtube is "video chapters". This method of segmentation splits up a video into digestible and navigable pieces so that users can skip around to information that's more relevant to them. I've adapted to them so much that I can't stand when a podcast or news-style video … [Read more...] about Youtube’s video chapters feature now available on Smart TVs and game consoles
Google Photos gets Cinematic improvements, new event memories with nest Hub integration
Just in time for Christmas and the New Year, Google Photos is getting some updates that will make it easier to enjoy your photos in new and exciting ways. First, you may already be enjoying the new Photos memories widget on your phone, and this immediately gives your device that beautiful "picture … [Read more...] about Google Photos gets Cinematic improvements, new event memories with nest Hub integration
Google Drive is converting all of your messy, duplicate files into shortcuts instead
Google is pushing its timeline for converting all of your duplicate files and folders into shortcuts that point to the initially uploaded versions from now to early next year. For both personal Google Accounts and all workspace tiers, the company will begin to replace these items stored in multiple … [Read more...] about Google Drive is converting all of your messy, duplicate files into shortcuts instead
Here are all of the Netflix Games that you can play on your Chromebook
Last month, Netflix revealed on its blog that it's getting into the gaming space, and because of this, Chromebook owners can enjoy the first fruits of that labor. While there are no streaming games at this time, anyone with an active Netflix subscription can visit the Google Play Store or the … [Read more...] about Here are all of the Netflix Games that you can play on your Chromebook
How to set alarms, timers, and even a bedtime schedule on your Chromebook
Believe it or not, you can actually use your Chromebook to set alarms, timers, and even to get your bedtime schedule up to snuff in the same way that you would use your Android phone. You've probably never heard this before because, at first blush, it sounds both unreasonable and impossible. … [Read more...] about How to set alarms, timers, and even a bedtime schedule on your Chromebook
The Chrome Cast 142: wrapping up our biggest giveaway ever and our favorite tech of 2021
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the episode talking through our latest, largest giveaway wrapping up just minutes before we hit record. This morning, we announced the 5 winners of our 5 brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5's and we're still a bit blown away at the energy around this latest … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 142: wrapping up our biggest giveaway ever and our favorite tech of 2021
Take $460 off the premium Core i5 Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Are you still looking for that perfect gift for the tech head in your life? If you missed all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on a new premium Chromebook, today is your lucky day. Samsung's original Galaxy Chromebook is enjoying a significant discount over at Samsung proper and you can save … [Read more...] about Take $460 off the premium Core i5 Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
[U] Google Play Games for PC appears at the 2021 Game Awards Show, new shortcut on Chrome OS
Update: Google has confirmed to Android Police directly the following. This keeps getting more exciting for cross-platform play! We'll have more to share on the service and product next year. But what I can say is this is a new experience that will enable players to download and play their … [Read more...] about [U] Google Play Games for PC appears at the 2021 Game Awards Show, new shortcut on Chrome OS
Youtube TV wins big by adding the Game Show Network in time for the holidays
We canceled our household Youtube TV subscription a while back for various reasons that I won't go into now, but today's news may just cause us to reinstate it. On Twitter, Google and GSN just revealed that The Game Show Network is now available on Youtube TV! While they still haven't announced it … [Read more...] about Youtube TV wins big by adding the Game Show Network in time for the holidays
No, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is not discontinued
For reasons unknown to us, Lenovo tends to do this very strange thing with items on their website. When a device they sell goes out of stock (this happens quite often), the item gets marked on their website as discontinued. In reality, this generally just means Lenovo isn't in possession of any of … [Read more...] about No, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is not discontinued
