If you have had online credentials stolen, had your personal information compromised in a data breach or simply just like to see the bad guys get their comeuppance, now is a good time to make sure your Chrome browser is up-to-date. In all honesty, it's a good idea to keep Chrome updated but the … [Read more...] about Chrome 80 takes a massive bite out of Cybercrime marketplace
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Chrome tabs are getting a huge overhaul for Chromebooks in tablet mode
It's been a little while since I poked around in the Developer Channel of Chrome OS in tablet mode. After all, things have been mostly iterative from a change standpoint for the past year or more, so it becomes easy to forget to dig in and look around for changes that occur under the hood. While … [Read more...] about Chrome tabs are getting a huge overhaul for Chromebooks in tablet mode
Deal Alert: Get up to 27% off the 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+
In the market for a super-sized Chromebook but don't want to spend a lot of cash? The Samsung Chromebook 4+ may be the perfect device to fit your needs and right now, you can save up to $88 dollars on the 15.6" FullHD Chromebook. Keeping in mind that you get what you pay for, the Samsung Chromebook … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Get up to 27% off the 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+
How to perform a quick app switch in Chrome OS tablet mode
The tablet-focused mode of Chrome OS has been a work in progress for a few years now. Reaching all the way back to Chrome OS 70, the true tablet-focused setup for Chromebooks, convertibles, detachables and tablets has been a constant source of change and newness ever since that update showed up. … [Read more...] about How to perform a quick app switch in Chrome OS tablet mode
You can now play Stadia on any Android device without a controller
There are pros and cons to Stadia if we look at it objectively. It runs extremely well on Chromecast, in a browser, and on supported phones. The controller is wonderful and the service allows for all sorts of 3rd party controllers as well. The interface is simple and easy to navigate and the … [Read more...] about You can now play Stadia on any Android device without a controller
Twitter on the web just added a killer new feature
For many years at this point, we've all been able to use a variety of apps on a variety of devices with a variety of accounts. User interfaces have become more adept at this over that time to the point where, in apps like Gmail, you can simply swipe down on your avatar and move quickly through … [Read more...] about Twitter on the web just added a killer new feature
AMD’s recently-announced mobile processors are already being put into Chromebooks
Apart from the cheap, slow, entry-level devices that shipped in 2019, we've really yet to see AMD fully embrace Chromebooks. Nothing close to the way Intel has, anyway. I've long thought AMD chips would be a great fit for Chrome OS as they are generally more affordable and offer similar processing … [Read more...] about AMD’s recently-announced mobile processors are already being put into Chromebooks
Samsung accidentally listed one bogus spec on its Galaxy Chromebook landing page
Out of nowhere, Samsung really stole the show for us at CES 2020 with the Galaxy Chromebook. Not only is this device gorgeous, it packs monster specs, cutting-edge design, next-gen hardware, and is likely to be the first Project Athena certified Chromebook to ship to customers. Like the … [Read more...] about Samsung accidentally listed one bogus spec on its Galaxy Chromebook landing page
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 release date delayed yet again
From the moment we got hands on the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 at CES 2020, we've been questioning when we could get one in the office for review. With the success of the Flip C434 and the Flip C302 before it, ASUS has built up quite the name in the Chromebook space when it comes to delivering a … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 release date delayed yet again
How to know if you should buy a Chromebook now or wait [VIDEO]
Chromebooks are still considered an emerging market. No, the idea of a laptop computer isn't new, but having a laptop that runs Google's Chrome OS still is for many. As the months wear on, we're getting more inquiries than ever about future Chromebook purchases. We've done a whole video on … [Read more...] about How to know if you should buy a Chromebook now or wait [VIDEO]
Sharing on Chrome for Android will be a little easier thanks to this new feature
A few days ago, Robby shared some interesting details about a couple of experimental sharing features in the Canary and Developer builds of Chrome for Android. There was one other feature hiding in one of his photos that he didn't mention but if you were keen enough to catch it, you may be wondering … [Read more...] about Sharing on Chrome for Android will be a little easier thanks to this new feature
Getting started with Linux apps on your Chromebook
We've spent a lot of time talking Crostini and Linux apps as of late but I realized that the average Chromebook user might be a little intimidated when we start talking about terminals, command lines and other Linux-y lingo. That prompted me to take a step back and try to consider what a first-time … [Read more...] about Getting started with Linux apps on your Chromebook
