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
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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
Google Pixel 4a could one-up iPhone SE with $349 starting price for 128GB model
The leaks are continuing to flow in about Google’s upcoming mid-range phone, the Pixel 4a. We've previously reported that according to some leaked billboards, the new Pixel 4a would have the same starting price as last year’s 3a, which was an affordable $399. But now it seems the Pixel 4a will have … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 4a could one-up iPhone SE with $349 starting price for 128GB model
The Chrome Cast 61: Pixel 4a’s arrival, lower price and some Lenovo Chromebook Duet thoughts
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we set out to cover quite a few items that were pretty disconnected at the outset. Instead, we talked for quite some time about gaming on phones and then a particular, upcoming phone in a more detailed and specific way. The Pixel 4a has been rumored and … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 61: Pixel 4a’s arrival, lower price and some Lenovo Chromebook Duet thoughts
Google’s Pixel Buds are now in stock at… Bloomingdale’s?
Google's Pixel Buds TWS headphones appear to be doing well with consumers. The majority of tech reviewers have offered up a lot of praise for Google's second, vastly-improved wireless earbuds and the lack of inventory at practically every store that sells them tells me that consumers have taken … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Buds are now in stock at… Bloomingdale’s?
I installed PlayOnLinux on my Chromebook so you don’t have to
As we dive deeper into the capabilities of Linux on Chrome OS, I would be remiss if I didn't spend some time experimenting with WINE. What is WINE you ask? Well, by the project's own definition, Wine (originally an acronym for "Wine Is Not an Emulator") is a compatibility layer capable of … [Read more...] about I installed PlayOnLinux on my Chromebook so you don’t have to
The YouTube Music transition is starting and Google Play Music’s worst feature is coming with it
If you've not heard elsewhere already, Google Play Music is on the way out later in 2020 and YouTube Music will completely replace it as the de facto solution for Google's music streaming service. I've been in the camp that has been quite hesitant to make the move for a few reasons. For me, the … [Read more...] about The YouTube Music transition is starting and Google Play Music’s worst feature is coming with it
Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet now up for pre-order in Canada
Never, in the time we have been writing about Chromebooks, have we fielded so many inquiries about release dates and availability for a device as we have Lenovo's Duet Chromebook. With so many listings across a wide range of regions, it's likely that the tiny wonder will soon be available in more … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet now up for pre-order in Canada
With the 4K screens on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and Pixelbook Go, there’s really no contest
To be honest, from the start, there was little interest in the Pixelbook Go's very-expensive 4K configuration right out of the gate. With the standard Pixelbook Go's great performance, solid screen, incredible build, and overall fantastic user experience, there was little reason for most people to … [Read more...] about With the 4K screens on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and Pixelbook Go, there’s really no contest
Customizable Tab Groups arriving in next Chrome update
The Chrome Team has been working on the Tab Grouping feature for what seems like an eternity but now, Google is making the organization feature official. In the next major update to the Chrome Browser, users will finally be able to create, name and customize tab groups to keep their browsing fenced … [Read more...] about Customizable Tab Groups arriving in next Chrome update
