Sometimes, you just need an inexpensive laptop rental but don't want to sacrifice all the niceties that come with more expensive devices. Thankfully, there is no shortage of mid-range or even budget Chromebooks out there and they frequently go on sale which can save you some serious cash. Two such … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Take up to $200 off these budget-friendly Lenovo Chromebooks
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Upcoming Chromebook shelf ‘drag to pin’ apps feature is simple but useful
To date, when you open an application or a web app on your Chromebook and it's not pinned, it will appear to the right of a nearly invisible separator. This thin, white, nearly transparent line will divide pinned apps from non-pinned apps so that the user can understand what will disappear after … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chromebook shelf ‘drag to pin’ apps feature is simple but useful
Hands-on with Stadia on the Chromecast with Google TV [VIDEO]
Finally! Google has finally launched the official Stadia app for Google/Android TV. Naming issues aside between Google TV and Android TV, it is great to see Stadia arrive on the Chromecast that everyone actually wants to buy. I'm tempted to skip past the part where I say this should have been in … [Read more...] about Hands-on with Stadia on the Chromecast with Google TV [VIDEO]
Windows 11 borrowed more than a few things from Chrome OS, but that’s not a bad thing
Microsoft's Windows 11 Preview 1 for Windows Insiders just became available a few days ago, and I installed it as soon as I could. There has been a lot of hype surrounding its refreshed visual design, and the idea of the O.G. operating system finally being modernized in a way that allowed it to … [Read more...] about Windows 11 borrowed more than a few things from Chrome OS, but that’s not a bad thing
Google Contacts updated with a new experience for Workspace relationships
Google Workspace is now rolling out a new Contacts experience for all customers, including G Suite Basic and G Suite for Business that gives more information on the connection between colleagues. For example, detailed information regarding an individual's management chain, department, and title as … [Read more...] about Google Contacts updated with a new experience for Workspace relationships
As if it matters, your Skylake Chromebook can finally use Linux apps
We are three years into the Crostini project that brought Linux app support to Chrome OS. Unfortunately for users of devices like the Samsung Chromebook and ASUS Chromebook C302, Linux has eluded the 6th Gen Skylake processors from Intel. This was a bad situation all around given the fact that these … [Read more...] about As if it matters, your Skylake Chromebook can finally use Linux apps
Your Stadia Pro games for July include Moonlighter, Terraria, and more
Stadia Pro subscribers can claim four new titles in just a few days on July 1, 2021, adding to their already impressive library of games that require no downloads, updates, or installs. This month's content includes Moonlighter, Street Power Football, Terraria, and The Darkside Detective. Remember, … [Read more...] about Your Stadia Pro games for July include Moonlighter, Terraria, and more
Poly (formerly Plantronics) debuts Works with Chromebook line of headsets
Google's "Works with Chromebook" certification is gaining steam and it feels like every week we see a new company or group of devices that have adopted the branding. Just this month, HP revealed the first-every Works with Chromebook-certified monitor and you can bet that many manufacturers will … [Read more...] about Poly (formerly Plantronics) debuts Works with Chromebook line of headsets
Chrome’s ugly Tab Search icon is being redesigned to fit in with its surroundings
Ever since Google introduced the excellent and extremely useful Tab Search feature to the Chrome browser, users have complained about how out of place the button's visual design was against its surrounding elements. The close, maximize, and minimize buttons for the top of the browser are all in … [Read more...] about Chrome’s ugly Tab Search icon is being redesigned to fit in with its surroundings
Another Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet is in the works
At this point in 2021, it feels like we could wake any given day to news that either 'Coachz' or 'Homestar' are officially hitting the market. After all, the development cycle for the Snapdragon 7c on Chromebooks has been a long, drawn-out affair, reaching all the way back to December of 2017. We … [Read more...] about Another Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet is in the works
Lenovo’s new Smart Clock 2 is my dream come true
Last week, Lenovo debuted a handful of products leading into the annual MWC event that kicked off today. Among the devices were two new Tiger Lake Chromebooks but that wasn't the only thing Lenovo had up its sleeve. For whatever reason, some of Lenovo's products were held under NDA until the start … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s new Smart Clock 2 is my dream come true
Gaming on Chrome OS in a pre-Borealis world
While we all impatiently wait for official support for Steam via Borealis, let’s talk about how you can start playing Windows games today with Steam Play (Proton) using Crostini (Linux on Chrome OS). The experience isn't the best, but it's frankly better than nothing. This article will assume that … [Read more...] about Gaming on Chrome OS in a pre-Borealis world
