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
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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
Google Docs now supports placing images above and behind text
Likely as a part of the larger Smart Canvas update to Docs, users will now have the ability to place images above or behind text instead of just between or aside it. Formatting of the text will also be preserved when importing or exporting documents from Microsoft Word. The lack of consistent … [Read more...] about Google Docs now supports placing images above and behind text
Exclusive: ASUS set to launch the world’s first 17.3″ Chromebook
A little over a month ago, I penned my thoughts as to why manufacturers should consider making larger, 17.3" Chromebooks. While I am not a fan of the massive laptop form-factor, I understand their appeal and the use case for a lot of users. I honestly believed that an OEM would eventually hop on … [Read more...] about Exclusive: ASUS set to launch the world’s first 17.3″ Chromebook
Google’s Fuchsia OS will officially roll out to first-gen Nest Hubs soon
After having spotted Fuchsia 1.0 running on the original Google Home Hub via a Bluetooth qualification listing last month, 9to5Google has been directly told by Google that the mysterious new zircon microkernel-based operating system will be rolling out to that very same device over the coming … [Read more...] about Google’s Fuchsia OS will officially roll out to first-gen Nest Hubs soon
Linux leaving Beta in next Chrome OS update and that’s a big deal
Google I/O 2021 is a wrap and despite there being no hardware to speak of, there were a ton of new features and updates announced that will be heading our way over the coming weeks and months. During the "What's new in Chrome OS" session, Emilie Roberts and Sanj Nathwani highlighted some new … [Read more...] about Linux leaving Beta in next Chrome OS update and that’s a big deal
Pixel 6 Pro performance expectations, screen specs, and more emerge
Pixel phones are prone to leaks. We've known it for years at this point and with the leak-fest that was the Pixel 3 and 3XL, things have only continued to drip out about Google's hardware well before release dates ever happen. With 2021 in full swing and the fall months not really that far off … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 Pro performance expectations, screen specs, and more emerge
