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Chrome OS is gaining proper support for 5K external screens
I don't know about you, but I don't have too many displays sitting around that go beyond 4K. My large screen on the desk sits between QHD and 4K at 3440x1440 and I have access to a few 4K displays, but I've never owned anything with more pixels than that. Be that as it may, there are quite a few … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is gaining proper support for 5K external screens
Beast on a budget: Snag the Core i3, 15.6″ Acer Chromebook 715 and save $180
If you're looking for a Chromebook that offers a great blend of premium features but doesn't cost a mint, the Acer Chromebook 715 is a good option for the productivity-focused user. The 15.6" aluminum clamshell is one of the first Chrome OS devices on the market to offer an integrated numeric keypad … [Read more...] about Beast on a budget: Snag the Core i3, 15.6″ Acer Chromebook 715 and save $180
Virtual Desks on Chrome OS are getting a new, highly-requested feature
The Virtual Desks feature for Chrome OS was a big addition to the everyday user experience that was added over a year ago and only fully completed in March of this year. The developers took the time and care to roll Virtual Desks out in increments and the overall experience with them has been … [Read more...] about Virtual Desks on Chrome OS are getting a new, highly-requested feature
Mafia: Definitive Edition receives new narrative trailer during the PC Gaming Show
Mafia Definitive Edition is the remake of the 2002 original Mafia game for the PS2. It's also one of the three games releasing for Stadia as the Mafia Trilogy. The trailer probably didn't mention Stadia as a release platform during the PC Gaming Show yesterday because there has yet to be word on … [Read more...] about Mafia: Definitive Edition receives new narrative trailer during the PC Gaming Show
Google is polling Chromebook users with satisfaction surveys
Google is no stranger to the survey space. The company has a mobile app specifically designed to poll users on a wide variety of subjects ranging from location-based in-store purchases to YouTube video consumption. The Opinion Rewards app is a handy little tool for Google to hone its data … [Read more...] about Google is polling Chromebook users with satisfaction surveys
Shop Keeping Action RPG Moonlighter Announced for Mobile! Will include reworked controls
Moonlighter is an action RPG that sees you venturing into a procedurally generated dungeon to slay monsters and collect their loot by night so that you can sell it in your shop and turn a profit by day in Rynoka village. You inherit the shop from your father who went missing and must continue his … [Read more...] about Shop Keeping Action RPG Moonlighter Announced for Mobile! Will include reworked controls
Baulder’s Gate III receives new trailer and community update. Early access set for August…maybe.
During the Guerrilla Collective livestream just now, Larian Studios dropped a new trailer and community update for Baulder's Gate III which will, of course, be coming to Stadia. It was also announced that gamers would be able to play it in early access in August...maybe. The word 'maybe' was tacked … [Read more...] about Baulder’s Gate III receives new trailer and community update. Early access set for August…maybe.
5 keyboard shortcuts to Chromebook like a pro
Remember when Chromebooks first made a splash in the consumer market? it was a little over a year and a half ago. Google teamed up with the major OEMs to highlight some of the great features that Chrome OS has to offer. In the process, the Chromebook team came up with some rather pointed advertising … [Read more...] about 5 keyboard shortcuts to Chromebook like a pro
Windbound is coming to Stadia and Nintendo Switch. Here’s everything you need to know!
Games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild are all the rage these days. Visually speaking, it's the epitome of cel-shading with vibrant, poppy colors. Windbound seems to be the latest entry into that style and in its announcement trailer it was subtly shown to be on its way to Stadia! Their website … [Read more...] about Windbound is coming to Stadia and Nintendo Switch. Here’s everything you need to know!
Lenovo’s “exclusive” Google Assistant smart clock is $30 off
If you've ever heard me talk about smart display, you may already know that Lenovo's little bedside Google Assistant smart clock is my personal favorite. Despite lacking a couple of the features you find in larger displays, the 4" Assistant-bearing display is the perfect bedside smart home companion … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s “exclusive” Google Assistant smart clock is $30 off
This handy little window management trick is coming to Chrome OS 84
Part of the brilliance of Chrome OS is the regular updates we all get to enjoy every six weeks or so. With each update comes a slew of bug fixes and new features to find and begin enjoying. Whether it's a fix for an annoying Wi-Fi bug that's been plaguing you or it's a new feature arrival that you … [Read more...] about This handy little window management trick is coming to Chrome OS 84
