We've already unboxed, previewed and reviewed both of the devices we are comparing today, so please check those videos/articles out if you haven't already. In all likelihood, you've read or watched plenty about both of these ASUS Chromebooks and you're simply here looking for some help on deciding … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 VS Flip C436: sometimes newer isn’t always better
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The Chrome Cast 57: Lenovo’s new Chromebook Duet is going to be a big deal
This week on The Chrome Cast, our discussion largely circles around the imminent arrival of everyone's favorite Chrome OS tablet: the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. With signs pointing towards a release in the next few weeks, we're increasingly excited by what seems more and more likely to be a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 57: Lenovo’s new Chromebook Duet is going to be a big deal
This new camera feature will be very useful for the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
We haven't seen a ton of new features rolling out for the Chromebook camera lately. With the current state of cameras on Chromebooks, you can't really blame the developers for not focusing in on this feature. Cameras across the board for Chrome OS laptops, detachables and convertibles are pretty … [Read more...] about This new camera feature will be very useful for the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Google Meet is adding email integration, Zoom-like grid view and more
There has been a ton of talk lately about video meeting applications and rightfully so. Millions upon millions of students, employees and just about everyone else has had to make the shift to online chat as a primary source of communication and means to stay connected during this time of … [Read more...] about Google Meet is adding email integration, Zoom-like grid view and more
If you are looking for a unique quarantine experience, this digital escape room is crazy fun
I don't have to belabor the fact that the pandemic has us all looking for new ways to do things we used to enjoy. Whether its getting outside to enjoy some exercise or watching another movie or TV show, it feels like everyone is on the hunt for things to keep occupied with during this unprecedented … [Read more...] about If you are looking for a unique quarantine experience, this digital escape room is crazy fun
The original Google Home is still my favorite smart speaker, and it is dirt cheap right now
Google has released quite a few smart speakers over the past few years. All of these speakers stem from the fantastic, original Google Home, however, and I'd still place it as my favorite all-around Google Home speaker available today. When we look at the smart speakers on offer from Google right … [Read more...] about The original Google Home is still my favorite smart speaker, and it is dirt cheap right now
Lenovo adds the Ideapad 3 Chromebook 14 to its growing lineup
Yesterday was an exciting day for us as we saw the first real hints that Lenovo's Chromebook Duet tablet could make its way to market very, very soon. Ironically, I was digging around for more information on the highly-anticipated "Chromeblet" when I discovered another Chromebook from Lenovo that … [Read more...] about Lenovo adds the Ideapad 3 Chromebook 14 to its growing lineup
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet will be more widely-available than most
When it comes to Chromebook releases, there are a few things we expect on a semi-regular basis: unclear launch windows, delayed review units, spotty in-store availability, and few included markets. OK, that's maybe a bit harsh, but it is mostly-accurate to say that Chromebook releases and launches … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet will be more widely-available than most
Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet listings show up at multiple resellers
We're not the most patient folks around the Chrome Unboxed office. The day the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook launched, Robby made the 45-minute drive to the nearest Best Buy that had it in inventory and was back at the office by lunch. As excited as we were for the Galaxy, there is another device that … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet listings show up at multiple resellers
The best Google Assistant tips and tricks to help you around the house
Over the last couple of weeks, many of us are staying at home much more than normal and are trying to juggle remote work, distance learning with kids, and virtual hangouts with friends/family. If you have a Google smart speaker, a smart display, or Chromecast, you can put the Google Assistant to … [Read more...] about The best Google Assistant tips and tricks to help you around the house
How the Play Store could become Google’s one-stop-shop for all your Chromebook apps
I was very excited to post about the arrival of two very significant apps last week in the Play Store. Well, not the arrival of those apps, per se, but the arrival of their PWA counterparts in place of the standard offer Android APKs. The two apps highlighted were YouTube TV and Twitter, and both … [Read more...] about How the Play Store could become Google’s one-stop-shop for all your Chromebook apps
How-to: Adding Debian Backports to Chrome OS
In many cases, finding the Linux software you need for your Chromebook is as simple as using using apt install from the command line as the Debian Buster repository is full of common and popular packages used by many. However, there are occasions when the package you want doesn't exist in the stable … [Read more...] about How-to: Adding Debian Backports to Chrome OS
