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5 must-have terminal commands for Linux on your Chromebook
We've spent a lot of time over the past week exploring what is possible on Chrome OS. Thanks to some updates to the Linux container, we've installed Windows 10 and a variety of Linux flavors. I love tinkering with Chrome OS to see how far I can push the maturing ecosystem but today, we're going to … [Read more...] about 5 must-have terminal commands for Linux on your Chromebook
We may see Google’s new Nest Home speaker by the end of August
Hardware releases in 2020 have obviously been pretty strange affairs across the board. From virtual events to outright cancelled ones, the standard vehicle of getting people together to launch new stuff is clearly out of sorts amid a global pandemic, and it feels like no one has been more affected … [Read more...] about We may see Google’s new Nest Home speaker by the end of August
A bunch of Square Enix games are on sale right now. Half off of popular titles including Final Fantasy IX
Square Enix, creators of the Final Fantasy series just dropped the price of a nice handful of their popular entries to the series. These games are known for their excellent stories, character development and progression based gameplay. We've included the Final Fantasy IX trailer below, which, yes, … [Read more...] about A bunch of Square Enix games are on sale right now. Half off of popular titles including Final Fantasy IX
Hey Google, let’s talk Shark Week!
Hard to believe but the Discovery Channel's "wildly" popular Shark Week is now in its third decade of production. Now in its 32nd season, Shark Week began as an entertaining effort to educate viewers about common misconceptions while helping draw attention to preservation of the species. The … [Read more...] about Hey Google, let’s talk Shark Week!
The Chrome Cast 73: Google’s Pixel 4a reality and Chrome OS phone dreams
This week on The Chrome Cast, we reflect a bit on the early success of Google's new Pixel 4a and what may come with the announced Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5. With Google now firmly planted in the mid-range phone space with no clear indication that a flagship device is coming anytime soon, I suppose it … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 73: Google’s Pixel 4a reality and Chrome OS phone dreams
This is the best back to school Chromebook deal available – don’t miss it
As we are nearing the time frame where most will be headed back to school in-person or online, the scramble for Chromebooks is heating up just like it did when the pandemic began. Stock is getting low, Chromebooks are flying off shelves, and the deals we were seeing just weeks ago are evaporating … [Read more...] about This is the best back to school Chromebook deal available – don’t miss it
Reader’s Choice: Here’s Pop!_OS running on a Chromebook
We now have a closer look at how Parallels will bring Windows to Chrome OS in the coming months but for the general consumer, it simply won't be an option. In the latest release from Parallels, the company clearly states that this collaboration with Google is meant solely for Chrome Enterprise … [Read more...] about Reader’s Choice: Here’s Pop!_OS running on a Chromebook
A glimpse into how Windows app file management via Parallels on Chromebooks will work
As Chrome OS has continued to evolve as an operating system, one of the key elements that has had to continually shift in order to keep up with the frenetic pace of change is the Files app. While the material design overhaul only happened recently in Chrome OS 84, the Files app has had some pretty … [Read more...] about A glimpse into how Windows app file management via Parallels on Chromebooks will work
Goodbye Pixel 4 – we barely knew you
I can remember it like it was yesterday. We were in New York City for Google's annual hardware event and awaiting the arrival of all the leaked goodies that had been talked about for months up to that point. I was personally pumped for hands-on time with the new Pixelbook Go and very ready to hear … [Read more...] about Goodbye Pixel 4 – we barely knew you
Forget Windows, I just installed Elementary OS on my Chromebook and it’s awesome
In my path to Chrome OS enlightenment, I've explored many method with which users can run non-native applications and even alternative operating systems. My most recent endeavor involved installing a full-blown version of Windows 10 inside the Linux container on Chrome OS. While I have absolutely no … [Read more...] about Forget Windows, I just installed Elementary OS on my Chromebook and it’s awesome
HP Pro C640 Chromebook unboxing and initial impressions
Without warning, the HP Pro C640 Chromebook Enterprise landed in the office and we've decided to go in for a true first impressions unboxing. We first heard about this device in early May of 2020 and as it is a Chromebook clearly meant for enterprise-level deployment, we made our posts about it and … [Read more...] about HP Pro C640 Chromebook unboxing and initial impressions
