Google Photos has been a great tool for sharing photos with my friends and family during the pandemic. It is perfect for those more personal family photos that you don’t really want to share on social media. A photo is worth a thousand words and can help us continue to feel connected even when we … [Read more...] about Album sharing in Google Photos gets a much-needed update
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HP has quietly launched a new affordable 14-inch Chromebook you can actually buy right now
As we all know, affordable Chromebooks are harder than ever to find right now. Whereas 6 months ago there was a new deal on one Chromebook or another seemingly every day of the week, those days are gone for now. Instead, we now have a market that is low on inventory and much higher on prices … [Read more...] about HP has quietly launched a new affordable 14-inch Chromebook you can actually buy right now
Upcoming Chrome collapsing tab groups will take your tab management to the next level
We've known that tab groups are headed to their official unveiling in Chrome 83, but that hasn't stopped users from jumping in on the action right now in Chrome 81. The new, highly-anticipated new feature has been around, hiding in plain sight behind a simple flag for quite some time now. Gabriel … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chrome collapsing tab groups will take your tab management to the next level
Lenovo’s Smart Frame from CES is launching with Google Photos integration
At CES 2020 back in January, we spent some time in the inviting surroundings of Lenovo's private suite where we got our hands on the Duet tablet and the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook. Those weren't the only cool gadgets spread about the room, however. We got to play with a Lavie Vega PC that is designed … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Smart Frame from CES is launching with Google Photos integration
Chrome OS 83 brings one of tablet mode’s biggest productivity features to the desktop
As Chrome OS has matured, one of the biggest areas of change over the past 18 months has been in the tablet mode department. When we talk about upcoming features and UI changes, those updates largely circle around the way that users will change how they navigate Chrome OS specifically in tablet … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 83 brings one of tablet mode’s biggest productivity features to the desktop
How to install Steam on a Chromebook
If the rumors are true, Valve and Google are currently working on full-blown, native support for the Steam gaming platform on Chrome OS. For a gamer like myself that spent many an hour playing Half-Life, DoD, Portal and a variety of others, this news is exciting and it makes perfect sense given the … [Read more...] about How to install Steam on a Chromebook
You can finally play Call of Duty Mobile on certain Chromebooks
Since it launched in October of 2019, Call of Duty Mobile has taken the mobile gaming world by storm, amassing a ridiculous 100 million plus downloads and a massive player base along the way. I play the game regularly on my phone and there is never a wait for any of the play modes and no lack in … [Read more...] about You can finally play Call of Duty Mobile on certain Chromebooks
It is time for Chromebook cameras to get a whole lot better
In the midst of the pandemic we're all too familiar with at this point, we've all likely been on more video calls than we care to count. From work meetings to family meetings to social meetings, there's no shortage of reasons to be sat with your face in front of a screen staring at a grid of people … [Read more...] about It is time for Chromebook cameras to get a whole lot better
This Core i3 productivity-minded Chromebook is on sale for $399
Every on the lookout for a decent Chromebook at a fair price, I stumbled across a listing at Walmart that could be exactly what many displaced students and employees are looking for in a productivity device. Getting your hands on a powerful Chromebook isn't that difficult right now if you're willing … [Read more...] about This Core i3 productivity-minded Chromebook is on sale for $399
How-To: Installing Google Earth Pro for desktop on your Chromebook
Google Earth is a great tool for a wide variety of use cases. Whether you're a teacher taking your students on virtual tours around the world or you simply want to explore the earth from the comfort of your living room, Google Earth's web and mobile platforms offer powerful features such as Street … [Read more...] about How-To: Installing Google Earth Pro for desktop on your Chromebook
NVidia GeForce NOW installs from the Play Store on ARM-powered Chromebooks just fine
As I'm continuing to test out the capabilities and use cases of the newly released Lenovo Chrombook Duet, one of the main things I wanted to see if it could do was play some games. Specifically, I wanted to see how GeForce NOW would run on it. We've done a video in the past of GeForce NOW running … [Read more...] about NVidia GeForce NOW installs from the Play Store on ARM-powered Chromebooks just fine
Pick up the premium Brydge C-Type Chrome OS keyboard half off
Chrome OS accessories are slowly but sure becoming easier to find. Just last week, we discovered that Dell has launched its own wireless Chrome OS keyboard and we've got one here in the office to bring you a full review in the very near future. However, Brydge's all-aluminum C-Type keyboard for … [Read more...] about Pick up the premium Brydge C-Type Chrome OS keyboard half off
