It's that time again. Acer just wrapped up its annual hardware event the PC company did not disappoint. For the second year in a row, the Next@Acer event was held virtually and Acer has unveiled what's new with its full line of devices from gaming to creating and everything in between. While we … [Read more...] about Budget to Beast: Acer unveils 4 new Chromebooks
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Acer Chromebook 317: hands-on with the world’s first 17-inch Chromebook [VIDEO]
The Next@Acer event has wrapped up and we now have a total of 4 new Chromebooks headed to store shelves in the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (see our initial impressions here), Chromebook 514, Chromebook 314, and the giant, 17.3-inch Chromebook 317. While there was no in-person event this year (for … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 317: hands-on with the world’s first 17-inch Chromebook [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Spin 713: early impressions of Acer’s next big hit [VIDEO]
With the Next@Acer event in the books, it's time we share a bit about the devices they sent us to take a look at. We have another post and video about the gigantic Acer Chromebook 317 and another that highlights all 4 Chromebooks announced at the event, but right now we're talking about what could … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 713: early impressions of Acer’s next big hit [VIDEO]
Google Account Activity adds password protection option to keep prying eyes at bay
A new security option has appeared in your account settings which is a part of the Safer with Google initiative. You can now add an extra layer of verification to your account activity page to make certain no one can see your personal information on shared devices that you may have left yourself … [Read more...] about Google Account Activity adds password protection option to keep prying eyes at bay
Gmail will now let you save image attachments to Google Photos, but bundles are still missing
Remember way back in the day when Gmail introduced an 'Add to Drive' button to save email attachments directly to the cloud? Well, that was all fine and well when images were saved to Drive, but ever since Google separated the two services, users have been forced to save images from an email body to … [Read more...] about Gmail will now let you save image attachments to Google Photos, but bundles are still missing
Chrome OS Diagnostic app adds input devices, connectivity, and nav panel
When Chrome OS 90 arrived back in April, Google rolled out a handy little SWA dubbed the Diagnostic App. In its current state, the Diagnostic App gives users a snapshot of current CPU and memory usage along with battery health and current charge. There are a handful of tests that users can run from … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Diagnostic app adds input devices, connectivity, and nav panel
Acer’s Global Press Conference is tomorrow morning, here’s where to watch
Though we may finally be nearing the end of virtual press events, we're not quite out of the woods just yet. It was about this time last year that events were being cancelled and postponed left-and-right, including one of our favorite annual trips: NYC for the Next@Acer Global Press Conference. … [Read more...] about Acer’s Global Press Conference is tomorrow morning, here’s where to watch
Grab a Lenovo Chromebook Duet for $249 and score a free USI stylus
Since its debut at CES 2020, Lenovo's Chromebook Duet tablet has been a wildly popular device among Chrome OS users looking for a portable but premium tablet experience. While the MediaTek SoC found in the Duet isn't as powerful as we'd like, the 10.1" detachable is a beautifully designed and … [Read more...] about Grab a Lenovo Chromebook Duet for $249 and score a free USI stylus
‘Desktop PWA Sub Apps’ could help users install multiple experiences in one fell swoop
A new potential Chrome flag discovered by Chrome Story called 'Desktop PWA Sub Apps' may enable installed web applications to create additional shortcuts for related web apps. Sound confusing? Let me explain. Traditional software packages - like Windows applications, for example - are delivered to a … [Read more...] about ‘Desktop PWA Sub Apps’ could help users install multiple experiences in one fell swoop
Deal Alert: $150 off the Core i5 HP Chromebook x360 2-in-1
In mid-April, HP quietly rolled out a consumer version of the Elite C1030 Chromebook and it is currently available from Best Buy for $949. The device turned out to be a perfect clone of the ultra-premium convertible C1030 that was aimed at the Enterprise sector but there was a little bit of … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $150 off the Core i5 HP Chromebook x360 2-in-1
The new Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is official and not really worth getting excited for
In an announcement yesterday, Qualcomm virtually rolled out a mid-cycle update to the Snapdragon 7c and it is called the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2. Seriously, that's the name. And as uninspired as that name is, it 100% fits the bill in this case as this "updated" chipset feels almost pointless from a … [Read more...] about The new Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is official and not really worth getting excited for
HP debuts Tiger Lake Pro c640 G2 Chromebook
Tiger Lake Chromebooks are starting to drop at an exceedingly rapid pace and HP is back with another 11th Gen device to follow up its Enterprise Chromebooks that launched just about this time last year. The HP Pro c640 Chromebook from 2020 was a 10th Gen workhorse designed with businesses in mind. … [Read more...] about HP debuts Tiger Lake Pro c640 G2 Chromebook
