We knew it was only a matter of time before Lenovo began introducing new configurations of its very-popular, low-priced Flex 5 Chromebook. I honestly thought the first new configuration to go on sale here in the US would likely be the even lower-cost Celeron 5205U version, but it seems smaller … [Read more...] about New Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 upgraded configurations starting to go on sale
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Here is the new Chromebook clipboard history manager in action
Thanks to a little bit of testing by Dinsan Francis over at Chrome Story, we are getting our first glimpses of what Chrome OS' newest productivity tool - the Enhanced Clipboard - will look like once it arrives in a future version of Chrome OS. We've talked about the addition of this feature before, … [Read more...] about Here is the new Chromebook clipboard history manager in action
Dual-screen Chromebook in development signals the maturation of Chrome OS
It has been nearly eight months since Robby unearthed details on an upcoming Chromebook codenamed 'Palkia' and in that time, we have seen the addition of dozens of new devices. Some of these new Chromebooks will feature processors from Intel that aren't even released yet. Palkia, on the other hand, … [Read more...] about Dual-screen Chromebook in development signals the maturation of Chrome OS
Deal Alert: Get productive with these Full HD 15.6″ Acer Chromebooks for under $250
Looking for a full-size Chromebook on the cheap? Acer recently dropped a new version of the company's 15.6" Chromebook 315 and they appear to offer a lot of bang for your buck. The 315 builds on Acer's continuing line of 15.6" Chromebooks that began all the way back in 2015 with the OG Acer … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Get productive with these Full HD 15.6″ Acer Chromebooks for under $250
Quick Tip: Create shortcuts for your Chrome Extensions
Chrome extensions are great little tools that can assist users in a plethora of helpful ways. Whether it's saving money with Rakuten, making screen recordings with Loom or binging Netflix with friends, there are extensions for just about any task you can imagine. As useful as these Chrome Web Store … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Create shortcuts for your Chrome Extensions
Chromebook users will likely see many more PWAs in the Play Store later this year
We've reported on a few occasions about Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) being available via Google Play for Chromebooks in the past. Seemingly out of nowhere, apps like Twitter began downloading and installing as a PWAs on Chrome OS right from the Play Store without warning, options, or a heads-up. For … [Read more...] about Chromebook users will likely see many more PWAs in the Play Store later this year
Google Store Daily Deal: Save $75 on Nest Hub Max 2-pack
The Google Store Daily Special promotion continues to roll on today with some big savings on smart displays. For today only, you can save $75 when you purchase a two-pack of the Nest Hub Max, Google’s newer smart display that features a larger version, with a bigger screen, louder speakers, and a … [Read more...] about Google Store Daily Deal: Save $75 on Nest Hub Max 2-pack
The Chrome Cast 70: Pixelbook 2 dreams and custom Google silicon
This week on The Chrome Cast, our conversation is a tad more focused than usual, and the central focus is Google hardware. No, we aren't talking about the upcoming Pixel 4a, 4a 5G or 5. Instead, we're focusing on why the current crop of Pixel phones is such a mess and why we don't think there's … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 70: Pixelbook 2 dreams and custom Google silicon
Chrome OS 85 will finally deliver better microphone controls for Chromebooks
Back in April we talked about a new feature rolling out to Chrome OS in the form of microphone gain controls right in the Chrome OS system tray. It's a subtle change, to be sure, but one that is probably more important now than its ever been before. While that post placed the feature in Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 85 will finally deliver better microphone controls for Chromebooks
How to get the latest version of Inkscape on your Chromebook
If you were to Google "best vector editors" or "best Adobe Illustrator alternatives," I'd wager a cup of coffee that nearly every list you find will include Inkscape. The open-source, 100% free illustration and editing program has been the go-to for thousands upon thousands of professional and … [Read more...] about How to get the latest version of Inkscape on your Chromebook
Google Store Daily Special: Save $50 on Nest Hello & Nest Hub bundle
As Google's month-long daily deals continue moving forward, we bring you today's offering of a Nest Hello doorbell paired with a Nest Hub for $50 off. So far, it seems Google's strategy here is to pair up devices that work well off of one another and are likely to be purchased together by general … [Read more...] about Google Store Daily Special: Save $50 on Nest Hello & Nest Hub bundle
Chrome is about to make password management a bit easier
For quite some time now, I've used Google's built-in password manager in Chrome to keep my online life in order. These days, that password vault extends deeper into Android and my phone can quickly auto-fill passwords with a little help from Google as well, so I'm 100% reliant at this point on … [Read more...] about Chrome is about to make password management a bit easier
