For the past couple weeks, I've been battling off the feeling that I was a little crazy. I work most days at my desk with my Chromebook under my extended display and my eyes regularly dart back and forth between the two. In these past couple weeks, I've been noticing a slight screen abberation … [Read more...] about This Pixelbook Go issue is widespread, but a fix is being worked on
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The Chrome Cast 38: Stadia smooths out as holiday Chromebook deals abound
On this week's episode of the podcast, we talk quite a bit about Stadia and how some of the early hiccups with the platform have now been smoothed out. From Buddy Passes rolling out to simple fixes in the input lag, we've all come around on the fledgling gaming service and can confidently see a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 38: Stadia smooths out as holiday Chromebook deals abound
2019 Black Friday Roundup: Chromebooks, Pixel Slate, Google Nest, Chromecasts and more
Black Friday 2019 is in full effect but according to numerous reports, droves of shoppers have opted out of the early-morning chaos this year and instead turned to online purchasing. In all honesty, this trend has been increasing exponentially over the past few years. With most retailers offering … [Read more...] about 2019 Black Friday Roundup: Chromebooks, Pixel Slate, Google Nest, Chromecasts and more
The $99 Chromebook that is actually worth buying
This time of year, everyone is looking for a deal. Deals are what it is all about, especially on Black Friday morning. While others are out standing in lines and braving some not-so-great elements in the process, there's a wonderful alternative for those of you who are more inclined to the … [Read more...] about The $99 Chromebook that is actually worth buying
Black Friday Deal: Get Sirius XM and a Google Nest Hub and save up to $166
For more than 30 million subscribers, satellite radio is still the preferred avenue for streaming music, commentary, news and more. With over 140 channels, on-demand shows and access to exclusive video content from the likes of Howard Stern, Sirius XM offers a variety of packages to give users all … [Read more...] about Black Friday Deal: Get Sirius XM and a Google Nest Hub and save up to $166
Here’s how you can easily return a Stadia game purchase
If you are anything like me, you like to try things out. You may even miss the good old days of physical rentals. Digital downloads are nice and all, but I'm still a sucker for the days of 'Be Kind Please Rewind' on a beat up cassette tape. In the game industry, renting both hardware and software … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can easily return a Stadia game purchase
Google adding two more free games for Stadia Pro users
Earlier today, we reported on the arrival of Buddy Passes for Stadia Pro users. These passes allow for Stadia Pro users to send a 3-month invite to a select friend and gift them with a full-blown trial of Stadia Pro for absolutely free. It is one of the many features Stadia promised for launch … [Read more...] about Google adding two more free games for Stadia Pro users
Deal Alert: Lenovo’s 4K Chromebook is on sale and more affordable than ever
The Lenovo Yoga Chromebook was the first 15.6" "ultra-premium" device to launch with 8th Gen Intel processors and is still the only UHD device on the market while we wait for the 4K Pixelbook Go to arrive. Our time with the Yoga Chromebook resulted in very little to dislike about the massive 15.6" … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Lenovo’s 4K Chromebook is on sale and more affordable than ever
Share Stadia with a friend via Buddy Pass right now
One of the promises of Stadia Pro for early adopters was the ability to share Stadia with a friend for 3 months, giving Pro users the ability to get another person to play along with them and possibly at least buy into Stadia Base when it launches in February. I can attest to the need for this as I … [Read more...] about Share Stadia with a friend via Buddy Pass right now
How to choose the right Chromebook with 5 simple questions [VIDEO]
I get asked quite often, "Which Chromebook should I buy?" In many ways, I'm humbled that people trust me to help them make this decision. In other ways, I'm at a loss to help. For many people, they've decided to get a Chromebook because of marketing or because their child wants one or because … [Read more...] about How to choose the right Chromebook with 5 simple questions [VIDEO]
Lenovo launches early Black Friday deals on all the Assistant smart displays
Lenovo has been running daily deals on everything from gaming laptops to smart-home bundles and everything in between but today, the deal we've been waiting for has arrived. Along with some significant savings on smart display bundles, the very attractive and versatile Lenovo Smart Clock is 50% off … [Read more...] about Lenovo launches early Black Friday deals on all the Assistant smart displays
Enter to win a $250 Visa Gift Card from Rakuten and Chrome Unboxed
The big day is almost here! Black Friday will soon be upon us and millions of shoppers will be looking to score the best deals on everything under the sun. Whether you're headed out to fight the crowds or you're an online shopper, like me, there's one particular tool you should have in your Black … [Read more...] about Enter to win a $250 Visa Gift Card from Rakuten and Chrome Unboxed
