I was pretty straightforward in my review of the Acer Chromebook 516 GE: 120Hz screens are simply fantastic to look at. I love how they look when gaming, sure, but I also really enjoy all the UI animations rendered at 120Hz across the entire ChromeOS system. At least, I thought I did, anyway. As made […]
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5 Chromebook productivity features I couldn’t live without
As a daily Chromebook user for over 10 years at this point, I’ve been around long enough to see features come and go. Generally speaking, the ChromeOS team has done a great job of adding new features without detracting from the core experience of Chromebooks being speedy, secure, and simple to use. Sure, there have […]
Continue ReadingThis deal on a QHD HP monitor is too good to miss if you need a second display
As many of you already know, I’m a big advocate of secondary displays. My admiration for them goes beyond just having one on my desk at all times and extends into the full embrace of Virtual Desks on my Chromebook as well. While overview mode and resizing windows help arrange items to an extent, there […]
Continue ReadingChromebook SEARCH+V multi-paste can really save you a lot of time
If you are a regular user of ChromeOS, you know the excitement that can come from learning a new shortcut or productivity hack on your Chromebook. From virtual desks to trackpad gestures and keyboard shortcuts, there is no shortage of ways to improve your productivity when using a Chromebook. There are always new things to […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s new in ChromeOS 107?
ChromeOS 107 is rolling out to users around the globe. While this milestone release is running a tad behind, the latest build has been released much closer to schedule than 106 which was more than two weeks late. The recent release of Chrome for desktops was relatively scant on features but the OS version of […]
Continue ReadingHP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: the best you can get
In the overall Chromebook conversation these days, there is much discussion concerning price, value and general bang-for-your-buck. With Chromebooks being more about utility, speed, security, and simplicity than other competing devices that run Windows or MacOS, the general feeling is you want a Chromebook that’s good at lots of stuff, but also good about not […]
Continue ReadingThe ChromeOS team is at work on window Snap Groups for Chromebooks
I have to admit, in the past year or so I’ve been a bit envious of a particular new feature on Windows 11: Snap Assist. In an updated take on a long-standing feature for most desktops at this point (MacOS being the main outlier, here), Windows 11 took the basic window snapping we all have […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 104 rolling out and introducing new features
It’s a brand new month, and a new ChromeOS release awaits. Yesterday, Google officially announced the release of ChromeOS version 104, which should be generally available to eligible devices by now. The changes available with this release were mostly covered last week in a post based on an announcement Google made on The Keyword — […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS personalization and productivity features announced
Today was a good day for ChromeOS enthusiasts waiting for a way to do some simple video editing with the announcement of a video editor that will be built into Google Photos, which will be available first on Chromebooks this fall. However, that is not the only Chromebook-related announcement from today, as some new and […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Chromebook Duet 3 review: a perfect sequel
When it comes to sequels, the point is always to at least attempt to be better than the original. As we all know, that doesn’t always happen. In the case of Lenovo’s latest Chromebook tablet, however, the company has delivered an upgrade over the much-loved original that makes for a better ChromeOS tablet and Chromebook […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS Diagnostic App adds new tools for peripherals
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times, Chrome OS is rapidly becoming one of the most well-rounded operations systems on the market. The recent announcement making Steam on Chrome OS official could very well bring Chromebooks to the forefront of casual gaming. Still, at its core, Chrome OS is still focused […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 99 rolling out for most users
Google’s new 4-week rollout schedule for Chrome OS appears to be running like clockwork and just like that, we are now seeing the release of version 99 of the Chrome operating system. This release is relatively minor as Google prepares for the landmark release of version 100 of the Chrome browser and Chrome OS but […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 98: 5 new features you should try
Chrome OS 98 is out and available for most devices at this point, so it’s time to dig in and see what new features are hiding both behind flags and in plain sight. Michael did a great job highlighting the main new features of Chrome OS 98 in a post earlier this week, but just […]
Continue Reading5 new hidden Chrome OS 96 features you can try right now
We haven’t made one of these posts/videos in quite some time, so it’s nice to get back to Chrome OS feature videos. Frankly, we get a little spoiled by an operating system that updates so frequently and is always showing off new tricks. With the lead up to Chrome OS 97 and the transition to […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at the upcoming “Desk Templates” feature for Chrome OS
“Desk Templates” are an extension of the virtual desks feature for Chromebooks that allow you to save and later recall apps, Chrome tabs, and more in dedicated workspaces with ease. One simple click and everything you were previously working on is restored! This differentiates itself from the Restore feature that you can reinstate these same […]
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