Before I begin, let's get the most obvious caveat out of the way: a touchscreen is going to be necessary for certain Android apps for certain users. I'm in no way trying to say that touchscreens are completely unnecessary, but my time spent with devices like the Acer Chromebook 516 GE has changed … [Read more...] about Opinion: A great trackpad and keyboard makes a Chromebook touchscreen nearly unnecessary
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The ChromeOS Shortcut Customization app has loads of new tricks up its sleeve (Canary)
Back when I first started tinkering with the ChromeOS Shortcut Customization app, it was extremely limited in what it could and could not do. Mainly, it was a place to show you what keyboard shortcuts you could already perform on the system. There was no way to really add or change any of them - … [Read more...] about The ChromeOS Shortcut Customization app has loads of new tricks up its sleeve (Canary)
120Hz gaming Chromebooks are great, but ChromeOS needs work for high-refresh screens
I was pretty straightforward in my review of the Acer Chromebook 516 GE: 120Hz screens are simply fantastic to look at. I love how they look when gaming, sure, but I also really enjoy all the UI animations rendered at 120Hz across the entire ChromeOS system. At least, I thought I did, … [Read more...] about 120Hz gaming Chromebooks are great, but ChromeOS needs work for high-refresh screens
5 Chromebook productivity features I couldn’t live without
As a daily Chromebook user for over 10 years at this point, I've been around long enough to see features come and go. Generally speaking, the ChromeOS team has done a great job of adding new features without detracting from the core experience of Chromebooks being speedy, secure, and simple to use. … [Read more...] about 5 Chromebook productivity features I couldn’t live without
This deal on a QHD HP monitor is too good to miss if you need a second display
As many of you already know, I'm a big advocate of secondary displays. My admiration for them goes beyond just having one on my desk at all times and extends into the full embrace of Virtual Desks on my Chromebook as well. While overview mode and resizing windows help arrange items to an extent, … [Read more...] about This deal on a QHD HP monitor is too good to miss if you need a second display
Chromebook SEARCH+V multi-paste can really save you a lot of time
If you are a regular user of ChromeOS, you know the excitement that can come from learning a new shortcut or productivity hack on your Chromebook. From virtual desks to trackpad gestures and keyboard shortcuts, there is no shortage of ways to improve your productivity when using a Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Chromebook SEARCH+V multi-paste can really save you a lot of time
What’s new in ChromeOS 107?
ChromeOS 107 is rolling out to users around the globe. While this milestone release is running a tad behind, the latest build has been released much closer to schedule than 106 which was more than two weeks late. The recent release of Chrome for desktops was relatively scant on features but the OS … [Read more...] about What’s new in ChromeOS 107?
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: the best you can get
In the overall Chromebook conversation these days, there is much discussion concerning price, value and general bang-for-your-buck. With Chromebooks being more about utility, speed, security, and simplicity than other competing devices that run Windows or MacOS, the general feeling is you want a … [Read more...] about HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: the best you can get
The ChromeOS team is at work on window Snap Groups for Chromebooks
I have to admit, in the past year or so I've been a bit envious of a particular new feature on Windows 11: Snap Assist. In an updated take on a long-standing feature for most desktops at this point (MacOS being the main outlier, here), Windows 11 took the basic window snapping we all have come to … [Read more...] about The ChromeOS team is at work on window Snap Groups for Chromebooks
ChromeOS 104 rolling out and introducing new features
It's a brand new month, and a new ChromeOS release awaits. Yesterday, Google officially announced the release of ChromeOS version 104, which should be generally available to eligible devices by now. The changes available with this release were mostly covered last week in a post based on an … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 104 rolling out and introducing new features
ChromeOS personalization and productivity features announced
Today was a good day for ChromeOS enthusiasts waiting for a way to do some simple video editing with the announcement of a video editor that will be built into Google Photos, which will be available first on Chromebooks this fall. However, that is not the only Chromebook-related announcement from … [Read more...] about ChromeOS personalization and productivity features announced
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 review: a perfect sequel
When it comes to sequels, the point is always to at least attempt to be better than the original. As we all know, that doesn't always happen. In the case of Lenovo's latest Chromebook tablet, however, the company has delivered an upgrade over the much-loved original that makes for a better … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 review: a perfect sequel