Stadia's long-awaited direct to Youtube game streaming feature is beginning to roll out now and no, I couldn't help myself with the title of this article. A normal streaming setup requires a broadcasting software like OBS and can be complicated to set up and manage for the average Joe (sorry, Joe, … [Read more...] about Stadia mainstreams game streams with direct to Youtube broadcasts
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Price Drop: The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is now $229 (Bonus: $15 Smart clock)
Best Buy just dropped the price on three of our favorite Chromebooks and they are all really good deals. However, if you were still holding off on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet, your patience can now be rewarded. The 128GB detachable Chromebook was reduced by $50 to $249 but this morning, Best Buy … [Read more...] about Price Drop: The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is now $229 (Bonus: $15 Smart clock)
12th Gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook ‘Brya’ begins development
We are currently tracking nearly two-dozen 11th generation Intel Tiger Lake Chromebooks and I'm sure that this list will continue to grow in the coming months. With the first-ever virtual CES right around the corner, we are anticipating that Google, Intel, and their partnering OEMs will have some … [Read more...] about 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook ‘Brya’ begins development
Chromebook virtual desk navigation is getting a substantial productivity boost
After settling in as a core feature of Chrome OS, it seems Google isn't satisfied leaving well enough alone. Work is ongoing on a few different fronts to bring more features and productivity boosts to Chrome OS' virtual desks feature, and this latest one will be very useful indeed. Work is already … [Read more...] about Chromebook virtual desk navigation is getting a substantial productivity boost
How to install and activate Microsoft Office 365 on your Chromebook
In my time as a Chromebook Expert in the retail space, I've seen hundreds of people confused by the process by which they get Microsoft Office 365 up and running on their new Chromebooks - especially during the Back to School season! I felt like putting together a step-by-step guide that can be … [Read more...] about How to install and activate Microsoft Office 365 on your Chromebook
New Chromebook screen recording feature is live in Chrome OS Beta 88 [VIDEO]
Back in early October we covered the arrival of a big, new feature for Chromebooks: native screen recording and capture. While screen captures have been a thing on Chromebooks for quite some time, there's never really been any UI involved and the process was about as bare-bones as you can get. … [Read more...] about New Chromebook screen recording feature is live in Chrome OS Beta 88 [VIDEO]
Happy Holidays, you can now stream Apple Music on your Google Smart speakers
It's so nice when everyone gets together for the holidays, all the year's strife is set aside and we all get along despite our differences. Of course, I'm referring to Google and Apple allowing the mingling of their respective ecosystems. In an announcement on The Keyword, the two companies have … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays, you can now stream Apple Music on your Google Smart speakers
Just $11 each on Stadia – Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, PGA Tour 2K21, and Zombie Army 4
Stadia often has 'featured deals' that cycle each week or so. Today, we were surprised to see several popular titles on sale for less next to nothing. As if they weren't doing enough to get people excited about the platform, you can now pick up Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, PGA Tour 2K21, and … [Read more...] about Just $11 each on Stadia – Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, PGA Tour 2K21, and Zombie Army 4
Google Stadia is now available in 8 more European countries
Within the next 24 hours, gamers across Europe will be able to get a taste of Google's cloud gaming platform for the first time! In a blog post this morning, the company announced support for eight new locations, bringing Stadia's total coverage to 29 countries! Previously, it was only available in … [Read more...] about Google Stadia is now available in 8 more European countries
Migrate from Google Cloud Print with these 12 Alternatives
Over the past few days, I've addressed the difficult topic of Google Cloud Print's untimely demise. We've already put out a guide for those who are looking to transition from it on their personal Chromebooks and another for teachers and business owners to get their students and employees switched … [Read more...] about Migrate from Google Cloud Print with these 12 Alternatives
Google is working on user-customized keyboard shortcuts for Chrome [UPDATED]
-- UPDATE: December 7th, 2020 @ 2:30pm -- For power users and those who like to get lots of stuff done a bit more quickly than others, keyboard shortcuts exist. Between operating system shortcuts and app-specific ones, however, it can get pretty easy to get lost once we move past CTRL+X, CTRL+C, … [Read more...] about Google is working on user-customized keyboard shortcuts for Chrome [UPDATED]
Chromebook Deals: Take up to $150 off three of our top picks
Cyber Week is squarely in the rearview mirror but Best Buy just rolled out some great deals on three devices that made our "Best of 2020" list and this is your chance to save big on a great Chromebook. The first device on the list happens to be our number one device of the year and it's already a … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: Take up to $150 off three of our top picks
