Yesterday, Best Buy dropped a killer deal that knocked $200 off of the ultra-premium Galaxy Chromebook but it looks like Samsung isn't going to be bested by the third-party retailer. I was perusing the web for Chromebook deals this morning when I landed on Samsung's website and saw the Galaxy … [Read more...] about Samsung knocks $200 of the Galaxy Chromebook and throws in 3 months of Stadia Pro
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Say hello to the Linux Terminal 2.0 for Chrome OS
Back in March, prior to the Chrome OS release calendar getting out of whack, the Linux terminal for Chrome OS was undergoing a major facelift that looked to be slated for the release of version 82. Since I generally live in the Canary channel, I was unaware that the update had not taken place. … [Read more...] about Say hello to the Linux Terminal 2.0 for Chrome OS
Chrome OS 85 quick search getting a helpful new feature for new and experienced users alike
One of the more impressive parts of Chrome OS is the ability for users to hit the search key on their Chromebook keyboard and quickly search all sorts of info from anywhere in the OS. From Google Drive files to local files to apps to the entirety of the web, the quick search functionality of Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 85 quick search getting a helpful new feature for new and experienced users alike
Chrome will soon have a ‘Read Later’ option to save web content, possibly via Google Collections
If you haven't heard of Google's quite-excellent Collections, I can't fault you. It is - like many Google services - hiding in plain sight and not really given enough attention. The concept is simple enough and basically becomes bookmarks on steroids, letting users save content from Google … [Read more...] about Chrome will soon have a ‘Read Later’ option to save web content, possibly via Google Collections
Deal Alert: $200 off the sleek Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
If you're in the market for a premium, late model Chromebook, your options a limited but there is a lot to consider before making your decision. Lenovo's Chromebook Flex 5 came out swinging with a 10th-gen Comet Lake processor and many of the specs you'd expect from a flagship device but did so at a … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $200 off the sleek Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Deal Alert: Save up to $89 on the Belkin SoundForm Elite Assistant speaker
Back in January, we had a chance to take a quick look at Belkin's first entry into the smart speaker space. Belkin is a name that I immediately relate to accessories so I didn't set my expectations too high when we walked into the "sound cave" the company had set up at their CES booth. Much to my … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Save up to $89 on the Belkin SoundForm Elite Assistant speaker
What’s inside? How to find your Chromebook’s hardware specs
Once upon a time, Chromebook hardware traveled a very narrow path. Most devices were powered by either a small or big core Intel processor and either 2GB or 4GB of RAM. With the exception of a couple of ARM-based outliers and the expensive Pixel Chromebooks, there wasn't a ton of variation in specs. … [Read more...] about What’s inside? How to find your Chromebook’s hardware specs
Chromebook perks now include 100GB of storage from…Dropbox?
Chromebook owners get perks. These added little bonuses range from free games like Doom & Doom II to productivity tools such as the very popular Squid note-taking app. The longest-running "freebie" for Chrome OS users is 100GB of Google One storage (formerly Drive storage)and the benefits that … [Read more...] about Chromebook perks now include 100GB of storage from…Dropbox?
Google Play Pass adds 21 new premium games for July, marking the service’s most impressive month to date
With each passing month, it feels as though the Google Play Pass team is turning up the dial on their offerings. The sheer amount of content you receive with a subscription to the service is becoming staggering. It hasn't always been an entirely exciting selection, but that looks to be changing … [Read more...] about Google Play Pass adds 21 new premium games for July, marking the service’s most impressive month to date
Back to School: 3 Chromebooks to buy, 3 purchasing tips, 1 giveaway
It's that time of year again and whether you have a student returning to a brick and mortar building or staying home for school, the emails and queries on social media have been flooding in that all pose the same question: what Chromebook should I buy for my child that is going Back to School? We … [Read more...] about Back to School: 3 Chromebooks to buy, 3 purchasing tips, 1 giveaway
Quick Tip: How to zoom in and out on your Chromebook
We're back with another quick tip to help you get the most out of your Chromebook. Large or small, HD or 4K, your Chromebooks display is useless if you can't see what's on your screen because it's too small. Thankfully, your lovely little Chrome OS device offers you a number of tools with which you … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: How to zoom in and out on your Chromebook
Google Store Daily Special: $20 off a Nest Mini 2-pack
Google seems content in holding back with any and all new hardware releases and instead, the Google Store is continuing to push discounts on bundles of Nest products. While we wait for the next Nest speaker, you can grab a deal on a pair of the Nest Mini smart speakers. While this isn't the best … [Read more...] about Google Store Daily Special: $20 off a Nest Mini 2-pack
