As time has gone on, Chromebooks have been moving towards a leaner, sleeker look and feel in the mid-range and high-end. Thinner devices mean less room for an assortment of ports and devices like the original Pixelbook paved the way for the ultra-refined port selection on current Chromebooks. … [Read more...] about The one port 2020 taught me to fall in love with again on a Chromebook
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How business owners and teachers can enable Google Play on store-bought Chromebooks
During my time as a Chromebook Expert in big box stores, I've seen many business owners large, medium, and even small return their devices after getting them home and realizing that the Google Play Store was not able to be used on them out of the box. What they didn't realize is that consumer … [Read more...] about How business owners and teachers can enable Google Play on store-bought Chromebooks
The Chrome Cast 93: Looking back at 2020 and ahead to 2021
This week on The Chrome Cast, we are taking a bit to discuss some of our favorite things from 2020 and taking a look towards what we're most looking forward to in 2021. For our discussion on the past year, the mid-range Chromebook emergence takes up the bulk of our time and looking forward, devices … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 93: Looking back at 2020 and ahead to 2021
The premium ASUS Chromebook C436 is finally on sale ($100 off)
There are no shortages of great Chromebooks when you're shopping in the "mid-range" category. On a good day, you can get a premium, Comet Lake device for under $600 and that has changed the way that we look at flagship Chromebooks. With the debut of the $629 Acer Chromebook Spin 713, our … [Read more...] about The premium ASUS Chromebook C436 is finally on sale ($100 off)
Google needs to consider cloud syncing these five things to complete the new Chromebook experience
Chrome OS utilizes single-sign in account synchronization to create a truly unique experience. You can pick up a new Chromebook or powerwash an existing one and be back up and running with virtually all of your life's data within moments. This means that should your hardware become damaged or lost, … [Read more...] about Google needs to consider cloud syncing these five things to complete the new Chromebook experience
The Thunderful Games and Stadia partnership could bring us any of these 9 games – or something entirely new
Last month, Stadia partnered up with Thunderful Games - publishers of Hand of Gilgamesh, the card-based roleplaying game that's already on their platform. The Stadia team actually did an interview with Thunderful's Head of Development Klaus Lyngeled regarding their interest in developing a new game … [Read more...] about The Thunderful Games and Stadia partnership could bring us any of these 9 games – or something entirely new
Start the new year right by securing your account with Google’s Safety Center
Google's expansive set of offerings can be a lot to manage, especially with how much more data we all created during the work from home phenomenon that the pandemic expedited. As we do our best to start 2021 off right, it can be great to clean up and manage our digital lives. Being that your Google … [Read more...] about Start the new year right by securing your account with Google’s Safety Center
2020 and the rise of the mid-range Chromebook [VIDEO]
There's no way around it. You know it. I know it. 2020 was a rough year all around. And while there's no reason to keep talking about all the mess that was part of the last 12 months (we've all talked a lot about it), right at the start of a fresh, new year, we thought it would be interesting to … [Read more...] about 2020 and the rise of the mid-range Chromebook [VIDEO]
How to add a new source to Google Podcasts via RSS
Last month, Google Podcasts struck 50 million installs on the Play Store - that's quite a milestone. This year, it received a full redesign and the ability to be accessed via the web instead of just the app, so it's become quite the contender for podcast listeners. The only thing that's been missing … [Read more...] about How to add a new source to Google Podcasts via RSS
[U: El Hijo, Claim] Your Stadia Pro games for January include Ary and the Secret of Seasons, F1 2020, and more
Update: Use the button below to claim your Stadia Pro titles for the month! They're now available and guess what? Google has thrown a fifth game into the mix - El Hijo: A Wild West Tale! Happy Gaming! To kick off the new year, the Stadia team is giving Pro subscribers four free games with their … [Read more...] about [U: El Hijo, Claim] Your Stadia Pro games for January include Ary and the Secret of Seasons, F1 2020, and more
Chromebook files sharing will soon work with PWAs
Chrome OS is quickly adding more and more ways to share files between users and devices. Just yesterday, I highlighted the upcoming "Nearby Sharing" feature that will use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and data to transfer files to, you guessed it, nearby devices. Today's discovery reveals an even deeper … [Read more...] about Chromebook files sharing will soon work with PWAs
Snapdragon Chromebook tablet ‘Coachz’ will come with an aggravating omission
I've been spending many days over the past few months dreaming about how awesome the upcoming Snapdragon-powered Chromebook tablet 'Coachz' will be. After all, with an 11-inch 3:2 screen, Snapdragon 7c processor, kickstand and wirelessly-charging USI stylus, what's not to like, right? It seems … [Read more...] about Snapdragon Chromebook tablet ‘Coachz’ will come with an aggravating omission
