The Chromebook's Virtual Desks feature is pretty exciting and we've certainly had no shortage of things to say about them here. Having the ability to compartmentalize your apps and web apps into different workspaces so that you're not constantly bombarded with tons of open windows is ideal because … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can get the most out of your Chromebook’s virtual desks
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Deal Alert: Up to $200 off these premium Chromebooks
New day, new deals. Best Buy has settled into a tick-tock model of rotating discounts on some of our favorite Chromebooks and we don't want you to miss the chance at picking up that device you've been eyeing while saving a little scratch. Last week, it was a major price cut on the HP Chromebook x360 … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Up to $200 off these premium Chromebooks
Some users have no audio on their Nest Hubs until they reboot and Google is working on a fix
For those of you who own a Google Nest Hub, and that's likely many of you, you may have encountered an issue where your device simply stops outputting sound without any logical reason. A user who goes by Bjorn van Gool posted about a month ago that his Nest Hub was doing exactly that, and since … [Read more...] about Some users have no audio on their Nest Hubs until they reboot and Google is working on a fix
Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook review: a little bit of everything [VIDEO]
When it comes to Chromebooks on the higher end of the price spectrum, the main way we differentiate those devices from the less-expensive options is by comparing feature sets and by build quality. At the end of the day, a Chromebook is a Chromebook and there are plenty of fast, affordable options … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook review: a little bit of everything [VIDEO]
Chrome for desktop is less RAM hungry with latest update thanks to PartitionAlloc
It's no secret that Chrome became the most RAM-hungry browser after it started to pick up steam and increased its user base, but it has come leaps and bounds from what it used to be. That trend continues with its latest update. M89 introduces several improvements to memory management and performance … [Read more...] about Chrome for desktop is less RAM hungry with latest update thanks to PartitionAlloc
Acer USI Stylus pops up in select European markets
When the USI stylus movement first hit the Chrome OS scene, it was unclear as to whether or not the innovative new technology would take hold. Nearly two years later and USI pens have become the de facto writing tool for Chrome OS devices. Google has gone so far in backing the Universal Stylus … [Read more...] about Acer USI Stylus pops up in select European markets
The Chrome Cast 103: An interview with Chrome OS Director of Product Alexander Kuscher
This week on The Chrome Cast, we have a very special guest joining us for an informative interview: Alexander Kuscher. Alexander leads the software product team for Chrome OS, overseeing product management, program management, and developer relations teams. Simply put, he's in the middle of a lot … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 103: An interview with Chrome OS Director of Product Alexander Kuscher
After some delay, Chromebooks are finally losing the best keyboard shortcut
On Windows and macOS, tapping on the delete key will delete text to the right of your text input cursor, while pressing the backspace key will delete text to the left. Growing up, I would always just move to the end of the sentence with my mouse, click again, and backspace. Once I discovered the … [Read more...] about After some delay, Chromebooks are finally losing the best keyboard shortcut
Google sets some guidelines for Assistant-enabled smart devices so that we can all enjoy them a little more
When a developer creates an 'Action on Google', it allows them to run it through Assistant-enabled smart devices and interface with the user as a third-party application. Because many creators just haven't placed as much quality assurance into their app as Google would like for them to, the company … [Read more...] about Google sets some guidelines for Assistant-enabled smart devices so that we can all enjoy them a little more
Why we think the Samsung Chromebook 5 could be coming soon
Over the past few years, Samusng has been clarifying its naming structure for Chromebooks. Where we've previously had the standard Samsung Chromebook 1, 2, 3, and 4, those have also been joined by the Chromebook Plus, Plus V2, Chromebook Pro and Galaxy Chromebook. It seems with the arrival of the … [Read more...] about Why we think the Samsung Chromebook 5 could be coming soon
The Core i7 CTL Chromebox CBx2 is now shipping
We've been talking a lot lately about Chromeboxes. The tiny Chrome OS mini-PC is a very cost-effective way to have an all-in-one desktop device in your home. The small form-factor gives you everything Chrome OS has to offer while allowing you the ability to upgrade some of the internals should you … [Read more...] about The Core i7 CTL Chromebox CBx2 is now shipping
Deal Alert: Up to $150 off Google’s Pixelbook Go Chromebook
There is no shortage, at the moment, of premium Chromebook options. Whatever your need, there's a flavor of Chrome OS device for just about everyone with prices ranging from sub-five hundred to more than a thousand dollars. Still, we have set high hopes for many of the latest Chromebooks that have … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Up to $150 off Google’s Pixelbook Go Chromebook
