Today, after a few months of waiting, we are finally welcoming the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook into the office. Unlike many devices we review, this isn't a review unit we'll eventually send back to Samsung. Instead, this is my own personal purchase that I plan on keeping around for a long time. … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
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Acer has quietly launched a 10th Gen Comet Lake Chromebook Spin 13
We just got an email from a reader overseas alerting us to a new model of the Acer Chromebook Spin 13 that we've never seen before. The reason? It's never been officially announced and it is powered by the same 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake processors found in the newly released Samsung Galaxy … [Read more...] about Acer has quietly launched a 10th Gen Comet Lake Chromebook Spin 13
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook’s screen is calibrated for video editing, so Adobe Premiere Rush needs to get here
We'll be dropping our unboxing video for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook later this afternoon, but before I picked up my device at my local Best Buy drive through setup this morning I was made aware of a fresh-new landing page that Samsung has up for the device right now. This new listing has an … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook’s screen is calibrated for video editing, so Adobe Premiere Rush needs to get here
If you must, here’s how to re-enable Flash on Chrome
If you're like the majority of users, you go about your daily business with Adobe's Flash Player disabled in the Chrome browser. The antiquated media player has had its head on the chopping block for nearly three years now and Google announced that sometime near the end of 2020, Flash support would … [Read more...] about If you must, here’s how to re-enable Flash on Chrome
[Update] At long last, you can finally purchase the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
As promised, Samsung has unleashed the highly-anticipated Galaxy Chromebook and you can now get your hands on what could be the finest Chrome OS device ever created. We've known for some time that April 6 was the big day but due to the current state that our nation and world are in, nothing is … [Read more...] about [Update] At long last, you can finally purchase the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Review: the first of the next generation
Since our time with the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 out at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, we've all been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new wave of Chromebooks. From the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook to the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook to the aggressively-priced Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5, all the new … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Review: the first of the next generation
Zoom’s response to its own flaws should set the industry standard
This past Friday, I shared my thoughts on Zoom and what appeared to be a company that was crumbling beneath the weight of its own, unforeseen success. Based on reader response and multiple social media conversations, my opinion of Zoom was not a popular one and that's okay. Was I harsh? Yes. Did I … [Read more...] about Zoom’s response to its own flaws should set the industry standard
All 4 colors of Pixel Buds show up for pre-order at ABT
For nearly 6 months now, Google has toyed with my emotions. The wonderful announcement video for the Pixel Buds at the annual hardware event in October of 2019 showcased a set of truly wireless earbuds I've been eagerly anticipating ever since. They check all the boxes I have for wireless earbuds … [Read more...] about All 4 colors of Pixel Buds show up for pre-order at ABT
The Chrome Cast 55: The highs and lows of Chromebook launches
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're taking some time to talk through the upcoming launch windows for two very exciting, very anticipated Chromebooks in the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 and Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. Both devices are top-tier flagships and both have had rocky arrivals on the scene from … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 55: The highs and lows of Chromebook launches
Zoom is a dumpster fire. Try these two alternatives for video meetings
We're nearly one month into the pandemic that is responsible for millions of employees and students making the move to online work and learning. In that shift, no software has seen a rise in popularity as much a chat and video conferencing apps. As a matter of fact, Google Engineer Justin Uberti … [Read more...] about Zoom is a dumpster fire. Try these two alternatives for video meetings
Android’s Upcoming Airdrop-like feature is being worked on for Chromebooks
While it has been in the works for quite some time, the upcoming Android Nearby Sharing feature has yet to fully materialize as a thing everyday users can actually take advantage of. It's been spotted and even tested on current versions of Android at this point, but everyone is still quite unsure … [Read more...] about Android’s Upcoming Airdrop-like feature is being worked on for Chromebooks
Monday’s Samsung Galaxy Chromebook launch is a light in otherwise dark times
Around here, we've not been shy in talking about the worldwide pandemic currently clutching the entirety of Earth's population. Have we focused only on that in the past weeks as all our realities have been shifting beneath us? Absolutely not. There are hoards of news sites and channels that talk … [Read more...] about Monday’s Samsung Galaxy Chromebook launch is a light in otherwise dark times
