Prime Day has passed but that doesn't mean it's too late to score a good deal on a great Chromebook. Best Buy's inventory seems to have returned to near-normal levels and this weekend, the retailer is offering discounts on three Chromebooks to fit just about every budget. Whether you're looking for … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Great Chromebooks starting at $149
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Deal Alert: Google surprises Chromebook owners with a free three months of Youtube Premium
Chromebook Perks are amazing. Every time we think we have Google figured out for what they will offer new Chromebook owners, they throw something else in the mix. Recently, they've even added a free three months of Stadia Pro so that you can feel what it's like to play 29 high-quality games through … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Google surprises Chromebook owners with a free three months of Youtube Premium
The Chrome Cast 83: ARM is coming for your laptop
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're peeling back the onion a bit to take a deeper look at why the laptop industry's transitions over the ARM-based chips is so important for Chrome OS. While Chromebooks have run fine on both ARM and x86 processors alike for years, it's never quite felt like Google … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 83: ARM is coming for your laptop
Ubisoft is bringing a back catalog of their games to Stadia, likely to make a UPlay+ announcement during upcoming event
Ubisoft is taking a hold of the cloud gaming model and riding with its wave. Just hours ago, the Stadia team announced that they will be bringing eight more Ubisoft titles to their service. Now, 15 Ubisoft games are slated to release between now and the first half of next year! Here is a full … [Read more...] about Ubisoft is bringing a back catalog of their games to Stadia, likely to make a UPlay+ announcement during upcoming event
The Chromebook “Trash Can” emerges in Chrome OS Canary
Less than two weeks ago, Robby discovered a new commit that seeks to bring a proper Trash Can folder to Chrome OS. For long-time Chromebook users, the absence of a trash can may not seem like a big deal at all. Most of us live the cloud-centric life and we keep important files backed up in their … [Read more...] about The Chromebook “Trash Can” emerges in Chrome OS Canary
Google Chat tries to clean up the mess Hangouts left, prepares to go free for everyone next year
Google just made a big announcement regarding Hangouts...I mean Chat which resides inside of G Suite...I mean, Google Workplace.... erm, Workspace. What I mean to say is that in the first half of next year, Google will begin to migrate all regular Hangouts users over to their newly created Google … [Read more...] about Google Chat tries to clean up the mess Hangouts left, prepares to go free for everyone next year
Why ARM processors are so important to the future of Chromebooks
In the event that you are unaware, let's begin this post by making it clear what ARM actually is while using some pretty basic language. Compared with its primary competitor - x86 - ARM is a type of processor architecture used primarily in phones and tablets just like the one you likely have in … [Read more...] about Why ARM processors are so important to the future of Chromebooks
Nest Hello brings back Halloween sounds just in time for the trick-or-treating that may not happen
It's common for homeowners to buy Halloween themed items such as a ghost that makes noise when you get close to it or a doorbell that sounds like a monster when rang so that when trick-or-treaters approach the door for candy, they're met with a little bit of Halloween spirit. The problem is that … [Read more...] about Nest Hello brings back Halloween sounds just in time for the trick-or-treating that may not happen
Google Maps update adds advanced health and safety features to help protect you during the pandemic
A few weeks ago, Google Maps added a data layer to the service which shows you up-to-date COVID-19 information about cases near you. The update was pushed in an effort to help you make wiser decisions regarding your family's health and safety during the pandemic. Today, during their Search On event, … [Read more...] about Google Maps update adds advanced health and safety features to help protect you during the pandemic
HP Pro C640 Chromebook Review: More powerful, less practical
There was a time when all I cared about in a Chromebook was having the latest CPU, most RAM available and a good display. Since I spend a lot of time testing out new features and experimenting with Linux apps and VMs, I like to have the maximum amount of horsepower available at my fingertips. So, … [Read more...] about HP Pro C640 Chromebook Review: More powerful, less practical
Google can now tell me the song I’m whistling and I’m so happy
Since the inception of services like Sound Hound that enabled us to capture audio and quickly determine the name of a song and artist performing it, I've loved the ability to determine what song is playing, but I've also wished for just a bit more. Sometimes the audio isn't loud enough to catch or … [Read more...] about Google can now tell me the song I’m whistling and I’m so happy
‘What’s New’ with Chromebook finds a new home in Chrome OS 86
Chromebooks update automatically every six weeks to provide you with the latest features and keep the software fresh and speedy. Google just released OS 86 with a heavy focus on accessibility and most Chromebooks should be receiving it right about now if they haven't already. It has color-changing … [Read more...] about ‘What’s New’ with Chromebook finds a new home in Chrome OS 86
