With schools slowly getting back in session, it's becoming exceedingly more difficult to get you hands on a new Chromebook that's worth its salt. Even more challenging is finding a good deal on some new hardware. Robby covered three devices that you can get for under $300 that are actually worth … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Save up to $150 when you buy a Pixelbook Go
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Playing games with the Google Assistant just got a lot more fun
Including your Google smart speaker in on game night is nothing new. Since 2017, the Assistant has offered up an ever-growing list of interactive challenges for the entire family to enjoy. This week, the Assistant has learned some new tricks and this time, smart displays are getting in on the fun … [Read more...] about Playing games with the Google Assistant just got a lot more fun
Benchmark signals Android 11 may arrive on Chromebooks as soon as it launches for phones
While it feels like an eternity ago that we talked about Android 11 coming to Chrome OS via the new method of ARCVM versus the current ARC++ container we currently have, in reality it has only been about 5 months since that all surfaced. You can read more about that in the original post that … [Read more...] about Benchmark signals Android 11 may arrive on Chromebooks as soon as it launches for phones
Budget-friendly Philo adds Chromecast support to streaming service
Streaming services are become a household standard for many consumers that want a curated, content-specific platform to digest media. One of the most budget-friendly options out there is Philo. The streaming television company offers a basic, $20 package that gives users access to 61 channels, … [Read more...] about Budget-friendly Philo adds Chromecast support to streaming service
United Kingdom Chromies, the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet is available again
We've been fielding a few emails and comments on social media expressing frustration that Lenovo's Chromebook Duet tablet is once again unavailable from Lenovo in the United Kingdom. Just like here in the states, the Duet was on offer from Lenovo for a few days but was quickly marked "temporarily … [Read more...] about United Kingdom Chromies, the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet is available again
Chrome OS display UI is getting a useful upgrade
If you use an external monitor with you Chromebook, you're likely aware that you can drag windows and apps in between your displays. Nothing new there. However, how you have your extended monitor setup as it relates to your internal display can vary greatly depending on your personal preferences. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS display UI is getting a useful upgrade
Parallels: Details emerge on how Windows will run on Chrome OS
A month and a half ago, Google announced a partnership with Parallels that will bring official support for Windows applications on Chrome OS. At that time, details were sparse on exactly how the project would work or what Windows would look like on Chromebooks. This week, Chrome OS group product … [Read more...] about Parallels: Details emerge on how Windows will run on Chrome OS
Saved password editing is now live in Chrome 86 Canary
Just two weeks ago, evidence emerged that pointed to an upcoming ability in the Chrome password manager to edit saved passwords. While this sounds like a small thing, it is actually a large step from Google towards making the built-in password manager that Chrome offers a far more useful tool for … [Read more...] about Saved password editing is now live in Chrome 86 Canary
Chromebook Perks: 3-months of Stadia Pro for free
Google's back with another freebie and this time, the tech giant is once again looking to add some users to its fledgling game service Stadia. This deal comes on the heels of Dropbox teaming up with Google to give Chromebook users 100GB of free storage for 12 months. That promotion is on top of the … [Read more...] about Chromebook Perks: 3-months of Stadia Pro for free
Chrome OS 84’s overview mode overhaul is by far my favorite new feature [VIDEO]
Chrome OS 84 launched last week and came packed with way more features than we were expecting. With a handful of things we were expecting to ship with Chrome OS 85 showing up in 84, we've all been quite pleased with the new stuff available to try out and tinker with in this latest update. By far, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 84’s overview mode overhaul is by far my favorite new feature [VIDEO]
Find your Chrome OS version, recovery images and more with this handy website
After a few months of hiccups, delays and reorganization, Chrome OS updates finally appear to be back on track and the last two released have landed right on schedule. On top of that, Google is finally making a concerted effort to make release announcements official prior to the actually drop of the … [Read more...] about Find your Chrome OS version, recovery images and more with this handy website
The Chrome Cast 72: Back to School and Google’s Pixel 4a announcement
This week on The Chrome Cast, we were honestly all over the place. This week's news cycle was a veritable mixed bag, but we tried to stick to the most relevant bits and pieces. Probably top of everyone's mind is the impending back to school season we're about to enter. With the pandemic looming, … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 72: Back to School and Google’s Pixel 4a announcement
