Over the past week or so, Google has continued the evolution of the Switch to Chromebook website that now consists of a fully-overhauled introduction to Chromebooks, a ton of info about the benefits of Chrome OS and even a tool to help users make the switch. Additionally, there is a Chromebook … [Read more...] about Get 3 months of Disney+ for free and other deals on Google’s new Chromebook Perks page
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CTL’s Black Friday features Chromeboxes and Tablets starting at $199
When you think Black Friday or Cyber Monday, the name CTL probably doesn't come to mind but the Oregon-based tech company knows a thing or two about Chrome OS. An industry leader in EDU Tech, CTL offers some of the best Chromebooks and Chrome devices on the market at some of the best prices and this … [Read more...] about CTL’s Black Friday features Chromeboxes and Tablets starting at $199
At these prices, I can totally recommend the Google Pixel Slate
Ah, the Pixel Slate. Google's last try at a tablet gone a bit sideways, the oft-cast-aside, easily passable Chrome OS device. This premium metal and glass slab with a detaching keyboard and pen never quite made the impact it was supposed to, and that can be blamed on a slew of factors. Be it the … [Read more...] about At these prices, I can totally recommend the Google Pixel Slate
Black Friday Now: Best Buy brings back the $349 HP Chromebook X360
Best Buy will undoubtedly be one of the best places to pick up some great tech deals this week as Black Friday arrives in just a few days. This year, the electronics retail giant is looking to get a leg up on competitors with a score of "Black Friday Now" deals with which buyers can pick up some … [Read more...] about Black Friday Now: Best Buy brings back the $349 HP Chromebook X360
Lenovo’s Early Black Friday deals: 4K Chromebook, Smart Display Bundles and more
We're headed into the home stretch and before you know it, we'll be slipping into turkey comas as the biggest shopping day of the year descends upon us. You can bet that we'll get some last-minute surprises from a lot of retailers but you don't have to wait to score some serious savings. Lenovo, … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Early Black Friday deals: 4K Chromebook, Smart Display Bundles and more
Stadia input lag on your Chromecast Ultra could be fixed with one quick trick
Our 24-hour first impressions of Stadia went out a few days ago, and though I was 100% behind the platform and a big fan of what it is and will likely become, I wasn't shy about sharing a few of my disappointments with Stadia early on. Sure, I expected some artifacting when playing in a web browser … [Read more...] about Stadia input lag on your Chromecast Ultra could be fixed with one quick trick
Another one bites the dust: Say farewell to Google Cloud Print
For many a Chrome OS user, Google Cloud Print has been a reluctant companion for nearly ten years as a "simple" solution for wireless printing. As any Chromie that has used Google Cloud Print can tell you, it wasn't a great solution but it was the only one we had for many years. Thankfully, makers … [Read more...] about Another one bites the dust: Say farewell to Google Cloud Print
[Update: sort of fixed] Gamers Rejoice, Destiny is back online after nearly an 8-hour outage
As Robby reported this morning, Stadia gamers were unable to access Destiny 2 due to what appears to be an outage on Bungie's end that affected not only the newly released streaming service but Destiny 1 & 2 servers across the board. The outage left users unable to log in and hence, no one was … [Read more...] about [Update: sort of fixed] Gamers Rejoice, Destiny is back online after nearly an 8-hour outage
The Chrome Cast 37: Stadia’s rocky arrival on the gaming scene
In this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we are (not surprisingly) talking all about our first few days with Google Stadia. From the iffy shipping schedules to launching without getting invite codes into user's hands, there were quite a few things that were less-than-stellar about Stadia's grand … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 37: Stadia’s rocky arrival on the gaming scene
Stadia players unable to access Destiny 2 right now
This morning, we had an opportunity to show off Stadia to a co-worker who'd heard rumblings about Google's new streaming service. He wasn't completely sure what all the fuss was about, and in a rush to show him how awesome it was to play a game like Destiny 2 right in a Chrome browser, we quickly … [Read more...] about Stadia players unable to access Destiny 2 right now
Thoughts after a day using Stadia on Chromecast, Chromebook, and Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
After a bit of a hiccup in the official launch of Stadia, I was up and running with my Founders Edition setup by about 5pm and spent a good portion of the next 24 hours testing Stadia in all its forms. From using the Chromecast on a big TV to using Stadia in a Chrome browser to playing on my Pixel … [Read more...] about Thoughts after a day using Stadia on Chromecast, Chromebook, and Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
Deal Alert: Enjoy storytime with the Google Assistant, Frozen 2 and more for only $25
Growing up, we had a shelf full of Little Golden Books and to this day, one of my fondest childhood memories was sitting on the floor and reading along with the companion 45 records that you could purchase. I know, I'm dating myself but I don't care. I enjoy reading to my kids but I equally take … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Enjoy storytime with the Google Assistant, Frozen 2 and more for only $25
