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
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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
Chrome OS 78 finally added virtual desks, but you’ll need to do this to fully leverage them
The trail that has led to Virtual Desks finally rolling out in Chrome OS 78 has been a long one. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad the team took the time to get this new feature fully-formed before actually introducing it to the world. Though we've been talking about Virtual Desks for nearly the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 78 finally added virtual desks, but you’ll need to do this to fully leverage them
This feature could make Google’s Nest Wifi the best router for Stadia game streaming
Uncovered first in an APK teardown by 9to5Google, it looks like the new Google Nest Wifi routers will possess a feature that could automatically make your Stadia game streaming experience much smoother. That APK that 9to5 dissected was the Google Home app (which controls both the Google Wifi and … [Read more...] about This feature could make Google’s Nest Wifi the best router for Stadia game streaming
Google breathes new life into more than 100 Chromebook models new and old
Now that painful printing is becoming a thing of the past for Chrome OS, it looks like Google is set to tackle what is arguably the next biggest gripe of Chromebook users. The Chrome OS Auto Update Policy (a.k.a., End of Life policy) was once of little concern to most users for the plain and simple … [Read more...] about Google breathes new life into more than 100 Chromebook models new and old
Chrome OS 78 arriving with easier printing, Virtual Desks, Click to Call and more
Chrome OS M78 should be rolling out any time now and when it arrives, it will bring some new and updated features that should make Google's desktop operating system more user-friendly in a variety of ways. The latest version will be headed our way over the next few days and here's a look at what to … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 78 arriving with easier printing, Virtual Desks, Click to Call and more
Google’s Nest Wifi is now available: Read this before you buy
Google's new mesh router system by Nest may not have been the star of the show in New York last month but it builds on the already stellar reputation of its predecessor. In a world where brands like TP-Link, Netgear, ASUS and others have reigned supreme for years, Google's simple but powerful mesh … [Read more...] about Google’s Nest Wifi is now available: Read this before you buy
