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
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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
Deal Alert: Score a Google Nest Hub more than half off
Black Friday is right around the corner deals are already popping up around the web. Today, we've got a great deal on Google's Nest Hub smart display that will save you $70 on a great piece of hardware. The deal comes to us via Good Guy Electronic's Rakuten storefront. These "Guys" frequently … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Score a Google Nest Hub more than half off
Will Disney+ work with your Chromebook? Disney officially responds
About two weeks ago, a report surfaced alleging that Disney's new streaming service that is slated to go live on November 12th won't actually work with Chromebooks. We've all been pretty excited about the introduction of this new lineup of movies and shows that Disney+ will be offering and we've … [Read more...] about Will Disney+ work with your Chromebook? Disney officially responds
The all-new, Full HD HP Chromebook X360 14b is now available from Costco
HP's newest X360 models have started popping up at various retailers and it looks like there will be a number of offerings depending on your wants and budget. The 1366 x 768 variant landed on Amazon this past week and you can even pick one up at Target if you're interested. These Chromebooks are … [Read more...] about The all-new, Full HD HP Chromebook X360 14b is now available from Costco
Stereo pairing finally arriving on Google Home and Home Mini
A feature that I have long wanted for the original Google Home and Home Mini is finally starting to roll out - the ability to pair speakers to create a stereo group. The feature has been available for the Home Max and on the new Nest Mini but has not available for the original Home or Home Mini. … [Read more...] about Stereo pairing finally arriving on Google Home and Home Mini
What brought me back to the Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
There's a reason I titled my last article about the Pixel 4 'Why I haven't bought the Pixel 4 yet.' I know myself. I know how I am with tech, and I know how quickly my mind can be persuaded and changed. Knowing these things, I knew better than to be 100% definitive in my dismissal of Google's … [Read more...] about What brought me back to the Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
