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[U: Togetherness] Grab these new wallpapers for your Chromebook
Update 05/12/21: Google has added new wallpapers for your Chromebook which celebrate cultural diversity. The new 'Togetherness' collection features artwork by Sabrena Khadija, Meech Boakye, and Aurélia Durand. You can grab them from our ever-growing Google Photos collection using the blue button … [Read more...] about [U: Togetherness] Grab these new wallpapers for your Chromebook
Mega List: Our best Chromebook tips, tricks, and updates for students and educators
In recent history, we've created loads of content surrounding tips and tricks for apps and processes on Chromebooks, and have increased our focus on news and updates for students and educators within the Google apps and services ecosystem. In honor of EDU Week, we're going to spend a bit of time … [Read more...] about Mega List: Our best Chromebook tips, tricks, and updates for students and educators
Google is rolling out a big update to speed up Google Docs rendering for everyone
Google Docs has come a long, long way over the years. I was just having a conversation with a coworker yesterday about how many users have migrated over to using Google's office tools as their primary way to get work done. That list includes some folks that I never thought would step away from the … [Read more...] about Google is rolling out a big update to speed up Google Docs rendering for everyone
10 Chromebook-using educators to follow
Teachers are some of the most kind and generous professionals you will ever meet. Not only do they work incredibly hard to educate their students, but many of them also spend their free time sharing tips and ideas to help other teachers! While a list of amazing, generous teachers could go on … [Read more...] about 10 Chromebook-using educators to follow
Another MediaTek MT8192 Chromebook is on the way with ‘Goroh’
Slowly and methodically, we're beginning to see the addition of the next generation of MediaTek-powered Chromebooks in the Chromium repositories. It all started with 'Asurada' and our initial tracking of the MT8192 chip. Not too long ago, MediaTek made this chip official and also announced the … [Read more...] about Another MediaTek MT8192 Chromebook is on the way with ‘Goroh’
It turns out Google’s handwriting recognition for Chromebooks needs no network to work
In the event that you haven't been made aware up until now, Chromebooks have a really awesome tool you can use to type with your stylus. For me, that sounds like punishment since my handwriting is bad and I hate to taking notes with pen and paper. But for many of you, there's a preference for … [Read more...] about It turns out Google’s handwriting recognition for Chromebooks needs no network to work
My favorite Chromebook classroom accessories
When it comes to technology, I tend to be a minimalist, which is one reason I love ChromeOS. When COVID shut down classrooms across the world, I found that I needed to quickly scale up my tech setup for remote teaching, webinars, recording, and home productivity. Here are my favorite accessories … [Read more...] about My favorite Chromebook classroom accessories
The world’s most powerful Chromebook is already $100 off! ($469)
Robby's wrapping up his full review of ASUS' new Tiger Lake-powered Chromebook CX5 so I'll try to keep the spoilers to a minimum. That said, the 11th Gen Core i3 has already proven itself to be a powerhouse that puts up benchmarks bigger than anything we've ever seen in a Chrome OS device. The ASUS … [Read more...] about The world’s most powerful Chromebook is already $100 off! ($469)
Chrome Unboxed EDU week begins now
For many students and teachers, the 2020-2021 school year is quickly coming to a close and many will soon be enjoying a much-needed summer vacation after a year of remote and hybrid learning. While it may be the end of the school year, the work never ends and admins, teachers, and school boards will … [Read more...] about Chrome Unboxed EDU week begins now
Microsoft bows out of the Chromebook battle, ditching Chrome OS-like Windows 10x
Early in 2021, some leaks surfaced that showed off Microsoft's plans to launch yet another version of Windows that would go toe-to-toe with Chrome OS. Make no mistake, Microsoft sees and understands the threat that Chromebooks pose and over the years, they've made various attempts to either … [Read more...] about Microsoft bows out of the Chromebook battle, ditching Chrome OS-like Windows 10x
Take 15% off select Western Digital products with Chromebook Perks
Have we mentioned how awesome it is to be a Chromebook owner? Ten years into this little Chrome OS project and we are finally seeing competitive hardware and emerging software capabilities that have brought Chromebooks to the forefront of the PC industry. Okay, we're probably a bit biased but we … [Read more...] about Take 15% off select Western Digital products with Chromebook Perks
