Chrome OS as an operating system has never really been overly concerned with pushing the latest, greatest, graphics-driven software. With a clear focus on all things web, lower-powered integrated graphics have always been just fine for Chromebooks and all we've ever really had to use. With rumors … [Read more...] about Intel Tiger Lake Xe GPU will dramatically elevate what is possible for upcoming Chromebooks
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Deal Alert: $100 off the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
When the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook was unveiled at CES back in January, we didn't bat an eye at the $999 price tag. Honestly, we expected the ultra-premium flagship to flirt with, if not exceed, the thousand dollar range and rightfully so. Everything about this Chromebook was purposely and … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $100 off the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Core m3 Not Pink Pixelbook Go finally appears for preorder
It only took a couple of months after the initial release for Google to offer the Not Pink variation of the premium Pixelbook Go. Unfortunately, the model that is probably most desired by many consumers never made an appearance. The Core m3, 8GB/64GB version of the Pixelbook Go comes in at $649 and … [Read more...] about Core m3 Not Pink Pixelbook Go finally appears for preorder
Google routers updated to improve performance on slower connections
A stable connection to the internet has never been more important than it is today. Before the pandemic, most home Wi-Fi networks were used for streaming Netflix, playing some mobile games, browsing social media, or casually checking some work email. But now, our home routers are being pushed to the … [Read more...] about Google routers updated to improve performance on slower connections
GameClub subscription launches on Android, but why exactly does it exist? Here’s our review
Edit: We want to acknowledge that while GameClub's goal is clear, we feel it's a difficult buy in for many who may be comparing it to Play Pass at this time. We've amended the article to reflect this and will do better to make our point clear in the future. A new subscription service called … [Read more...] about GameClub subscription launches on Android, but why exactly does it exist? Here’s our review
Hold the phone, Windows apps on Chrome OS are NOT the future
Earlier this week, news landed that Google had partnered with industry leader Parallels to provide a workplace solution for employees that need to access Windows applications and files from the cloud-centric Chrome operating system, a.k.a. Chromebooks. This is big news for Google as well as the … [Read more...] about Hold the phone, Windows apps on Chrome OS are NOT the future
Yes, you can play Pogo Games on your Chromebook. Here’s everything you need to know!
A long held belief and annoyance of Chromebook owners worldwide has been that the popular web based gaming service Pogo can't be played on their laptops. While this is true in some capacity as a handful of the website's most popular games are written in Flash which is going away forever and is … [Read more...] about Yes, you can play Pogo Games on your Chromebook. Here’s everything you need to know!
Work smarter, not harder with your Chromebook keyboard and trackpad
There’s no question that Google has designed the Chromebook keyboard and trackpad with convenience and usability in mind. To get the most out of your Chromebook, it’s important to become familiar with all that these devices have to offer. On top of an array of dedicated keys and some useful gestures … [Read more...] about Work smarter, not harder with your Chromebook keyboard and trackpad
Google’s cross-platform Airdrop alternative will soon work anywhere Chrome can be installed
If you aren't familiar, Apple users have a feature that persists throughout their hardware lineup called Airdrop that allows devices to move files quickly from one to another over the local Wi-Fi network. It is handy, easy to use, and is simply baked right into the firmware and ready to use when … [Read more...] about Google’s cross-platform Airdrop alternative will soon work anywhere Chrome can be installed
The Chrome Cast 66: Windows apps are coming to Chromebooks
This week on The Chrome Cast, our discussion is mainly dominated with the news of Windows applications finally becoming available on Chrome OS via a partnership with Parallels. This move, aimed squarely at the enterprise sector of Chrome OS for the time being, is sending pretty big ripples through … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 66: Windows apps are coming to Chromebooks
Bethesda promotes Fallout Shelter for Chromebooks and proves that developers still aren’t doing enough
It seems that game developers and publishers may be starting to recognize Chromebooks in an official capacity. Bethesda Game Studios, developer of Skyrim and Fallout put out a tweet yesterday promoting Fallout Shelter on Chromebooks! Fallout Shelter is a mobile game inspired by the Fallout series in … [Read more...] about Bethesda promotes Fallout Shelter for Chromebooks and proves that developers still aren’t doing enough
Snag this tiny Chromebook-on-a-stick for only $69
The PC on a stick or stick PC isn't anything new. The concept was actually introduced nearly two decades ago when Gumstix launched the first stick PC in 2003. The idea is simple. You have a tiny, pocket-sized dongle that has just enough RAM and storage to run an OS. You can take it wherever you go … [Read more...] about Snag this tiny Chromebook-on-a-stick for only $69
