It's hard to believe but many schools are already planning their technology budgets for the next school year. Even crazier, many institutions are still holding out for new Chromebooks after a massive supply shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As quickly as many manufacturers could get new … [Read more...] about Up close with the rugged CTL Chromebook NL72
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Apparently, Edge users stuck with Bing by default overwhelmingly search for “Google”
Just this month, Microsoft, via its Windows 11 Insider Preview, made it incredibly more complicated to switch to Chrome as the default browser by making users change their preference per file type instead of just once for everything. Bing, the company's search engine, is the default for Windows … [Read more...] about Apparently, Edge users stuck with Bing by default overwhelmingly search for “Google”
Yet another oddly-named Snapdragon 7c detachable Chromebook tablet is on the way
Snapdragon 7c Chromebooks haven't had the rosiest reception out of the gate. The few we've tested have been a bit laggy and though we don't expect most users are looking for top-tier performance from the mobile-first processor, the number of readers we've had express frustration over their … [Read more...] about Yet another oddly-named Snapdragon 7c detachable Chromebook tablet is on the way
Here are some improvements that Google Chat Spaces can make if it wants to replace Tasks
Having been review bombed on the Google Play Store for its lack of feature parity with Hangouts, Google Chat has fired up within me another set of frustrations that I hadn't anticipated - its lackluster Tasks implementation. While I have an appreciation for the collaborative nature of tasks within … [Read more...] about Here are some improvements that Google Chat Spaces can make if it wants to replace Tasks
$678 scores you the premium Fiesta Red Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Once again, the ultra-premium Samsung Galaxy Chromebook has dropped below seven hundred dollars. However, it isn't Best Buy or Samsung proper that's offering the best deal on the 10th Gen AMOLED convertible. Samsung.com is selling the premium 13.3" Chromebook for $699 and you can save a few more … [Read more...] about $678 scores you the premium Fiesta Red Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Stadia ‘Phone Link’ – Connect controllers to your phone to play on non-Bluetooth TVs
Stadia is now rolling out its 'Phone Link' capability which allows you to use your handheld as a bridge of sorts between supported third-party controllers and Stadia compatible streaming devices that don't support Bluetooth. So long as your controller is compatible with your phone, you can use it to … [Read more...] about Stadia ‘Phone Link’ – Connect controllers to your phone to play on non-Bluetooth TVs
Your Stadia Pro games for October include Control, Hello Engineer, Unto the End, and more
Stadia doesn't know the definition of 'rage quit'. For the month of October, Pro users are getting not three - not four - but five games with their subscription! One title in particular that comes as a bit of a surprise is Control. Normally, the Pro games are focused on indies and are less serious … [Read more...] about Your Stadia Pro games for October include Control, Hello Engineer, Unto the End, and more
The powerful Core i5 ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 is now available
For the past couple of weeks, my daily driver has been the ultra-premium ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400. I joke that I'm only using it because Robby stole my CX9 to do his review but I'll be candid here, the Flip CX5400 is an amazing Chromebook. I've found myself actually wanting to use it in tablet … [Read more...] about The powerful Core i5 ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 is now available
This is my new favorite thing about Google’s early Pixel 6 announcement
We've talked a bit already about Google's choice to upend the standard phone release cycles this year. They are playing by different rules this time around, usurping leak culture and shocking potential new users with pre-release information about their new phones left and right. We've already had … [Read more...] about This is my new favorite thing about Google’s early Pixel 6 announcement
Chrome OS gains 14 new animated account images as Google also launches ‘Illustrations’
A new set of 14 animated account images have been added to Chrome OS Canary so that Chromebook users can spiff up their login screen once more. It's been a long while since Google introduced animated images in the Personalization section of the Settings app, but since then, they've not added any new … [Read more...] about Chrome OS gains 14 new animated account images as Google also launches ‘Illustrations’
CrossOver 21 is now available: how to use it to run Windows apps on your Chromebook
It’s been a while since we’ve touched on CrossOver. It’s a commercial product from CodeWeavers, the developers behind Wine and Proton, which allows Windows applications and games to run natively on Linux and macOS. Thankfully the janky old days of CrossOver running on Chromebooks through limited … [Read more...] about CrossOver 21 is now available: how to use it to run Windows apps on your Chromebook
The next time you call a contact center for support, they could be using Chrome OS too
With an overwhelming amount of contact or call and support centers being forced to go digital this past year thanks to the global pandemic, Google swoops in yet again to save the day with its excellent Workspace solutions. Today, it's gone a step further and deployed Chrome OS as an integrated … [Read more...] about The next time you call a contact center for support, they could be using Chrome OS too
