Parallels Desktop is a fantastic new-ish partnership that brings specific Windows applications to Chromebooks and Chromeboxes via a virtual machine environment. It's currently only meant for Enterprise devices, and not really for the average consumer. With over 75% of companies exploring the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS receiving a status page for virtual machines like Parallels Desktop
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Virtual Desks on a Chromebook feel incomplete without this one important feature
I've raved quite a bit about the Virtual Desks feature on Chromebooks. I use them every day and even gave you my tips and tricks for the best way to set them up and name them. However, after spending more time with them, I came to a sad realization - they're useless if I need to reach up to the top … [Read more...] about Virtual Desks on a Chromebook feel incomplete without this one important feature
Chrome Cart update turns your new tab page into a central location for all your online shopping
When the new year came around, I discovered something called Chrome Cart - a new tab page module in the Chrome browser that would let you pick up where you left off while shopping online and decrease cart abandonment rates for eCommerce. Little did I know at the time that this new feature was not … [Read more...] about Chrome Cart update turns your new tab page into a central location for all your online shopping
The Chrome Cast 107: Pixel Watch, Pixel Phone and Google I/O returns
This week on The Chrome Cast, our entire show revolves around Google hardware. From the leaks of the Pixel Watch to the interesting saga of the Pixel 5a to the Pixel 6 and it's Google-made silicon, this week we're all-in on upcoming stuff that is made by Google. In addition to talking through … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 107: Pixel Watch, Pixel Phone and Google I/O returns
Chromebook Perks: Save $20 on the Logitech F710 and get 1 free month of Artboard Studio
The Chromebook Perks page was quietly updated recently to include several new Perks for new and existing Chromebook owners. Among them was a two-month free trial of the popular DocuSign service, and before that, an online digital audio workstation called Amped Studio. Now, the page was updated yet … [Read more...] about Chromebook Perks: Save $20 on the Logitech F710 and get 1 free month of Artboard Studio
The Google Shopping app is being shut down, but here’s why it doesn’t matter
In the latest Google Shopping app update, XDA has discovered a string of code that points to the Android app preparing to 'sunset' or shut down for good. Version 59 now has a built-in Googley graphic that says 'Something went wrong', and directs the user to continue by navigating to Shopping on the … [Read more...] about The Google Shopping app is being shut down, but here’s why it doesn’t matter
HP refreshes its premium Chromebook x360 with 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake CPUs
We have been tracking a handful of 11th Generation Intel Chromebooks but up to this point, ASUS has been the only company to make an official announcement of a Tiger Lake device with those highly-anticipated Xe graphics. That changed earlier today and thanks to HP, we may get our hands on a Tiger … [Read more...] about HP refreshes its premium Chromebook x360 with 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake CPUs
Pixel Watch renders show a gorgeous wearable with clean, elegant software
Yesterday, we had quite a bit of traffic around the early tease of an upcoming leak of the Pixel Watch. Jon Prosser - a noted tech leaker - teased some Pixel Watch photos over on Twitter and we were waiting all day yesterday to actually see these images arrive. In the afternoon, Jon showed a quick … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch renders show a gorgeous wearable with clean, elegant software
Google’s Pixel 5a is officially cancelled [UPDATE – not completely cancelled]
UPDATE: 4.9.2021 @ 2:20PM - It turns out this leak and the confirmation weren't completely true. They weren't exactly wrong as the Pixel 5a has been cancelled for nearly all markets, but they weren't totally accurate in the fact that the phone is still slated for release in the US and Japan. Thanks … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel 5a is officially cancelled [UPDATE – not completely cancelled]
Grab the new eco-friendly Nest Thermostat for just $99 to celebrate Earth Day
The new Nest Thermostat is a budget-friendly device that takes almost everything great about the previous generations of the device and combines them into one package for the average consumer. It's a fantastic way to get your foot in the door if you're new to smart home technology and want to … [Read more...] about Grab the new eco-friendly Nest Thermostat for just $99 to celebrate Earth Day
Google is finally working on a shortcut customization app for your Chromebook
I've heard so many people complain about the 'Everything button' not being a caps lock key by default or that they don't particularly enjoy the way Google has recently stripped the Alt key of its power, and yet, for years, we've had little capability to customize the way the Chrome OS keyboard … [Read more...] about Google is finally working on a shortcut customization app for your Chromebook
Act fast to save on our favorite affordable Chromebook: the Lenovo Flex 5
Since its debut in early 2020, the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook has been among the best Chromebooks you can buy for the money on any given day. With a whole slew of great features for the starting price of $409, this Chromebook has been a great value since the day it hit shelves. For that $409, you … [Read more...] about Act fast to save on our favorite affordable Chromebook: the Lenovo Flex 5
