In most functional ways, Google's Virtual Desks for Chrome OS fully arrived in the latest version: Chrome OS 78. With all the animations, features and new set of keyboard shortcuts now available to users right out of the box, Virtual Desks feels nearly complete. We talked briefly about the last, … [Read more...] about Google makes the right choice for final Virtual Desks gesture navigation
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New 8th Gen Intel Chromebase ‘Endeavour’ begins development
You don't really hear much about Chromebases these days. Honestly, most consumers are probably unaware that the Chrome operating system even offers and AIO (All in one) form-factor. For enterprises, an all-in-one Chromebase can be a cost-effective alternative to pricier Windows models. Acer's latest … [Read more...] about New 8th Gen Intel Chromebase ‘Endeavour’ begins development
Deal Alert: Grab the Pixel Slate with Brydge Keyboard and save $350
Google's latest Chromebook, the Pixelbook Go, appears to be charming the hearts of a lot of tech reviewers. Thanks to its premium design, more-competitive pricing and simplistic approach to Chrome OS, it is likely on the wishlist of a lot of shoppers this holiday season. Despite its intangible … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab the Pixel Slate with Brydge Keyboard and save $350
Deal Alert: Grab an 8-pack of Tile’s new “Stickers” and score a free Nest Mini
We have come across the perfect gift for that person on your list who is always misplacing things around the house. Tile recently announced a new integration with the Google Assistant that will allow the Assistant to directly ring a tracker and now as a result, you can now get a free Google Nest … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab an 8-pack of Tile’s new “Stickers” and score a free Nest Mini
Save big with these Google/Nest bundles and score a free gift card
Black Friday is coming and most of the major retailers and manufacturers are already jumping into the mix with savings on Chromebooks, Google Home/Nest products and more. Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Amazon and even Costco will be great spots to score some great savings during the holiday shopping … [Read more...] about Save big with these Google/Nest bundles and score a free gift card
The Chrome Cast 35: A conversation with Chrome EDU Expert John Sowash
This week on The Chrome Cast, we are joined by John R. Sowash, a seasoned, experienced expert on the world of Chrome and Chrome OS in the education sector. John's resume speaks for itself and when it comes to educators, there's no better point of reference than John Sowash. … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 35: A conversation with Chrome EDU Expert John Sowash
Pixelbook Go Review
I'm going to be clear and right to the point from the start: I really love this Chromebook. I love the decisions Google made with it, I love all the parts it gets so, so right, and I love using it on a very regular basis. After spending the proper amount of time with it on a daily basis, it is so … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go Review
Deal Alert: My favorite Google Assistant device is currently 50% off
Lenovo's bedside Smart Clock with the Google Assistant has become my favorite smart speaker/display around the house. It doesn't feature all of the bells and whistles you'll get from more robust devices such as the JBL Link View or Nest Hub Max but that's not what it was designed to be. What it is … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: My favorite Google Assistant device is currently 50% off
Chrome OS 78 Continued: YouTube picture-in-picture and split browser settings
Chrome OS 78 is officially rolling out for users and you can find the "official" features found in this release by checking out the announcement here. As we expected, there were a few more features that came along for the ride and 9to5Google has already spotted a couple of them. Split Settings … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 78 Continued: YouTube picture-in-picture and split browser settings
Google’s Stadia app shows up in the Play Store and shows off more of the UI
We're coming down the final stretch with Stadia's launch at this point. In just 12 days, gamers who've already jumped on board with Google's streaming game platform will be able to begin leveraging the service to their heart's content, and we'll all know exactly how well this entire cloud gaming … [Read more...] about Google’s Stadia app shows up in the Play Store and shows off more of the UI
Black Friday comes early: Grab the refreshed Core i3 HP Chromebook X360 for $349
Black Friday is quickly approaching and deals are already being leaked left and right. Fortunately for consumers, the battle for sales between retailers has produced the event of nearly month-long sales that can save you some major cash without the stress of navigating the Black Friday madness. … [Read more...] about Black Friday comes early: Grab the refreshed Core i3 HP Chromebook X360 for $349
11 Chromebooks get brutalized in drop test and you’ll be surprised which one holds up best
The guys over at Laptop Mag have decided to brutally test 11 different Chromebooks from across the spectrum of price to see which one holds up the best. The results are actually quite surprising and the test itself is not only pretty scientific: it is actually a good replication of real world drops … [Read more...] about 11 Chromebooks get brutalized in drop test and you’ll be surprised which one holds up best
