In the market for a new Chromebook? Best Buy has some deals on a couple of the latest and greatest devices on the market and that means savings of up to $200 and some awesome new hardware. Both of these Chromebooks come bearing Intel's latest Tiger Lake Core i3 CPU and 8GB of RAM which I feel is the … [Read more...] about Double Down: Two 11th Gen Intel Chromebooks under $500
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Chromebooks still can’t batch rename files, despite their newly found workplace popularity
Because I've been using my Windows 11 desktop to experiment and assess key differences between Microsoft's new operating system and Google's Chrome OS, I've come to realize a few things. First, Windows has made it very difficult for users to default to Chrome as their primary browser. Next, it did a … [Read more...] about Chromebooks still can’t batch rename files, despite their newly found workplace popularity
Lenovo is launching a 15.6″ mid-range Chromebook with solid specs
15.6" Chromebooks have historically been a bit of a unicorn device. Just a few years ago, the only real offering in the larger Chrome OS desktop space was Acer's iconic Chromebook 15. In more recent years, Lenovo hit the 15.6" scene with its now aging Yoga Chromebook C630. While it offered up some … [Read more...] about Lenovo is launching a 15.6″ mid-range Chromebook with solid specs
Yo, dawg, Google heard you liked Office files so it put more Office Files in your Office files
Any Microsoft Office documents that you've embedded into Office files that you're working with inside of Docs, Sheets, or Slides can now be viewed directly by tapping the new 'eye'con (My term, not Google's) that appears under them once they're selected. That's right, the company heard that you … [Read more...] about Yo, dawg, Google heard you liked Office files so it put more Office Files in your Office files
How to force stop an Android app on your Chromebook
Just today, I had an Android app go a bit wonky on me. Google Analytics was open on one of my displays and after moving it to my second screen, it just vanished. It was still open, still running, and still visible in the overview mode, but there was no way for me to actually interact with the app … [Read more...] about How to force stop an Android app on your Chromebook
Assistant ‘Quick phrases’ will let you skip “Hey Google”, but it could be a slippery slope
Remember Assistant's 'Guacamole' experiment that we discussed a while back? The ability to skip the "Hey Google" hotword in order to perform simple tasks was first discovered by 9to5Google during their APK Insights of the Search app on Android. At that time, Google stated that they had nothing to … [Read more...] about Assistant ‘Quick phrases’ will let you skip “Hey Google”, but it could be a slippery slope
New leak teases Google’s Chromebook CPU arriving in 2023
It has been nearly a year and a half since rumors began to spread that Google was finally jumping into the silicon game. The report, from Axios, indicated that Google had been developing its own in-house chipsets for quite some time and that the company was making "significant progress" in prepping … [Read more...] about New leak teases Google’s Chromebook CPU arriving in 2023
Retail leak hints at new Pixel Stand for Pixel 6 with 23W charging speeds
A new retail leak has surfaced that doesn't necessarily prove anything, but gives us high hopes for a more-powerful wireless charging accessory for the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro that we expect to see in the coming weeks. Whether it is sometime in September or in October, we know the Pixel 6 … [Read more...] about Retail leak hints at new Pixel Stand for Pixel 6 with 23W charging speeds
Final Fantasy VIII adds controller and cloud support but most Chromebooks still can’t play it
Square Enix is no stranger to the Google Play Store. In fact, it's probably one of the most present and prolific developers on the mobile market. It's added many of its popular series to Android in the form of ports and remasters, but there's always been a problem. My disappointment with the lack of … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy VIII adds controller and cloud support but most Chromebooks still can’t play it
We’re finally beginning to get Android 11 and ARCVM in Canary on more Chromebooks
It's been nearly 6 months since we saw the first signs of the new Android 11 for Chromebooks. Delivered in the brand-new ARCVM container, this new way of offering up Android apps for Chrome OS is a big step forward. While we're not seeing massive improvements in performance just yet, Google seems … [Read more...] about We’re finally beginning to get Android 11 and ARCVM in Canary on more Chromebooks
The 11th Gen Core i3 ASUS Chromebook CX5400 is now shipping for $699
ASUS is absolutely crushing it in the Chrome OS space this year. The company's new lineup of 11th Gen Tiger Lake devices offers up a little something for nearly every budget and use case. Out of all the Chromebooks launched by ASUS this year, the CX5400 was probably the biggest surprise and it is … [Read more...] about The 11th Gen Core i3 ASUS Chromebook CX5400 is now shipping for $699
A Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for $380? Yes, please
Chromebook deals are everywhere and those who qualify for promotional discounts can save hundreds of dollars on some of the best devices on the market. We've featured this deal a few months ago but it's back and better than ever thanks to Samsung's Discount Program and a little help from Rakuten. … [Read more...] about A Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for $380? Yes, please
