News has been going around the past week making a big fuss over a hack that happened on one of NordVPN's servers. In the way news cycles tend to do, this only caused a ton of fear, uncertainty and doubt. Were your private browsing sessions all compromised? Was your data compromised? Are you as a … [Read more...] about Yes, NordVPN was hacked; no, your data and privacy were not compromised
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How Spotify Premium subscribers can score a free Google Home Mini
Google's latest Nest smart-home products are quite impressive but that doesn't mean the original Home isn't worthy of finding a place in your home. Besides, who doesn't like free stuff? Right? Well, if you are an existing or new Spotify Premium subscriber, you can pick up a free #madebygoogle Home … [Read more...] about How Spotify Premium subscribers can score a free Google Home Mini
Lenovo’s new colorful Chromebook line is now (mostly) available
Google is looking to make a splash with its latest entrant into the Chrome OS space. The upcoming "Not Pink" version of the Pixelbook Go is the companies first attempt as a more colorful device that is aimed at "the user on the go." However, the Pixelbook Go isn't the first device to add a unique … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s new colorful Chromebook line is now (mostly) available
Deal Alert: Grab the powerful ASUS Chromebook C425 and save $120
So, you're in the market for a new Chromebook and you want a fair amount of power without breaking the bank. Perhaps you've considered the all-new Pixelbook Go but $650+ is more than you're ready to spend. No worries. Amazon has an incredible deal on an ASUS clamshell that will score you the exact … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab the powerful ASUS Chromebook C425 and save $120
The ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 is shaping up to be its most premium Chromebook yet
It would be an understatement to say that ASUS' Chromebook strategy has been a bit odd of late. When they debuted their very-excellent Flip C434 back in January at CES 2019, it seemed they had a clear vision as to what constituted a great Chromebook. The Flip C434 was and is a great example of a … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 is shaping up to be its most premium Chromebook yet
Lenovo’s 4K Chromebook hits one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen
Until the Pixelbook Go starts shipping in its Core i7 4K variation, Lenovo still holds the title of the only 4K Chromebook in town. Even when that version of the Pixelbook Go does become available, Lenovo will still be the only 15.6-inch 4K Chromebook on offer and likely will be for the foreseeable … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s 4K Chromebook hits one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen
The ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 is officially available and it’s on sale
ASUS' latest convertible, the Flip C433, came out of nowhere and we're still having a hard time putting our finger on where this thing is going to live in the Chrome OS space that's rapidly becoming flooded with "premium" devices in the $400 range. We'll save our final thoughts for Robby's review … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 is officially available and it’s on sale
Pixelbook Go listing in the Google Store hints at Adobe Premiere Rush release
Adobe Premiere Rush is the dangling carrot that has been just out of reach for Chromebook users everywhere for well over a year at this point. To be fair, Adobe only previewed the cross-platform application when it debuted in June of 2018, but the path from that debut took nearly a year for … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go listing in the Google Store hints at Adobe Premiere Rush release
Lights Out: Chrome OS Dark Mode draws near
Google's developers have been working diligently on creating "Dark Mode" for all the things and the latest update to the Developer channel of Chrome OS brings us one step closer to a system-wide black out of all things Chrome. Much of the work is focused on bringing a Dark Mode to the web that will … [Read more...] about Lights Out: Chrome OS Dark Mode draws near
Exclusive: ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 unboxing & hands-on [VIDEO]
We shared recently about the hidden availability of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 at local Best Buy stores nation-wide in the US, and now we're taking a few moments to actually unbox and react to this device in the flesh. The Flip C433 has been a bit of a question mark since it was first uncovered … [Read more...] about Exclusive: ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 unboxing & hands-on [VIDEO]
You can get the ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 in the US if you know where to look
The tale of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 has been a strange one, for sure. As a matter of fact, we currently still don't fully understand where this Chromebook slots itself in ASUS' current Chromebook lineup. With a spec sheet and landing page nearly identical to the ASUS Flip C434, there's been … [Read more...] about You can get the ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 in the US if you know where to look
Unboxing the Pixelbook Go
Google's event this week has basically taken over our YouTube Channel and website with all the fun, new hardware on offer. As great as those shows and hands-on events are, there are things we simply cannot properly observe in the loud, strangely-lit environments. There's also a bit of anxious … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Pixelbook Go
