In early August, we uncovered work being done to overhaul the OOBE (out of box experience) setup screen for Chrome OS. According to the changes, users will soon be presented with the option of logging in with their own account or a child's account. The big change here is the user flow. Instead of a … [Read more...] about Chromebooks are getting a radical update to the setup process [VIDEO]
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More upgrades incoming for the built-in Chrome PDF viewer
A little over a month ago, the new Chrome OS PDF viewer was spotted with some nifty upgrades to its basic functionality. Mainly, the top toolbar was set to be overhauled, simplified, and cleaned up. This new look that we came across back in late July was a nice change, but it didn't do a ton to … [Read more...] about More upgrades incoming for the built-in Chrome PDF viewer
Nemo: Rock Linux on your Chromebook with this handy file manager
The Files app in Chrome OS is clean, simple, and does exactly what it needs to. You can find your downloads, create new folders, access Google Drive and manage your Android storage. Linux, on the other hand, may feel a bit daunting if you're trying to see where your files and folders are living. For … [Read more...] about Nemo: Rock Linux on your Chromebook with this handy file manager
Chromebook Files app gets a useful PDF preview upgrade
I honestly can't remember how long file previews have been part of our collective, digital realities. I'm sure at some point in either the Windows, MacOS or Linux history, the OS developers thought it would be a good idea for users to have at least a snippet of visual info about the file they are … [Read more...] about Chromebook Files app gets a useful PDF preview upgrade
Deal Alert: Get this $230 Harmon Kardon speaker w/Google Assistant for $90
For nearly 70 years, Harmon Kardon has been an industry leader in high-fidelity audio equipment. In keeping with the times, the sound-centric company has jumped in feet first with products powered by Amazon's Alexa and the Google Assistant. These speakers are geared toward the tech-savvy audiophile … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Get this $230 Harmon Kardon speaker w/Google Assistant for $90
The USI stylus from iPlume is back in stock for $49
On last week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we had the privilege of spending some quality time with Pete Mueller, Chairman of the Universal Stylus Initiative. It was a great discussion and Pete gave us some very good insight into the future of the new standard. While it is our hope that USI pens will … [Read more...] about The USI stylus from iPlume is back in stock for $49
Labor Day Deals: Google Assistant Edition
Labor Day weekend usually has us doing a massive roundup of Chromebook deals. Sadly, 2020 has been a very peculiar year and laptop shortages have run rampant across the entire industry. Fortunately, there are still some great deals out there to be had on smart home devices that feature the Google … [Read more...] about Labor Day Deals: Google Assistant Edition
So long Google Wi-Fi: network import to Google Home app has begun
In a staged roll-out that was first announced in early August, Google has finally opened the floodgates and is beginning the transition away from the standalone Google Wi-Fi app. No worries here if you currently use a Google Wi-Fi router as this is simply moving the controls over from the … [Read more...] about So long Google Wi-Fi: network import to Google Home app has begun
Pixel 5 availability date leaks, hints at late September Google hardware event
Since the beginning of Google's in-house hardware efforts, the company has hosted a large-scale press event at some point in October each year. For the past four years, we've had a single date responsible for delivering the latest, greatest Google-made hardware for the upcoming year. Devices like … [Read more...] about Pixel 5 availability date leaks, hints at late September Google hardware event
Grab this rugged 2-in-1 Chromebook for just $289
In our never-ending trek to find decent Chromebooks at a fair price, I discovered a gem this morning that's perfect for this time of year when so many kiddos are headed back to class. While this isn't the latest model from CTL, the Chromebook NL7T-360 offers all the features you'd expect from a … [Read more...] about Grab this rugged 2-in-1 Chromebook for just $289
Samsung Chromebook 4+ review: good enough
One of the most charming parts of the Chromebook story over the years has been the ability to go and snag a sub-$300 laptop that can actually get some things done. Though low-end Chromebooks are generally not great at most parts of the laptop experience, they are usually passable. Decent. OK. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 4+ review: good enough
Manage messages, mail and more with Rambox on your Chromebook
Living life on a Chromebook means learning to leverage the web at every turn. Thanks to PWAs it's easier than ever to create an "app" style ecosystem on Chrome OS. Most of my daily tools such as Whatsapp, Gmail, Android Messages as more all live on my shelf and exist as "applications" that I've have … [Read more...] about Manage messages, mail and more with Rambox on your Chromebook
