ASUS' first flagship clamshell hasn't even been officially announced but thanks to a Lightning deal from Amazon, you can score on and save $75. ASUS will descend on IFA Berlin next week by celebrating 30 years as part of their "Wiser Together" campaign and I assume that the Chromebook C425 will be … [Read more...] about Just released and already on sale. $75 off the all new ASUS Chromebook C425
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Core M3 ASUS Chromebook C425 shows up out of nowhere
ASUS' Chromebook C434 has been labeled by some the best Chromebook of 2019. There may be room for disagreement there but one thing for sure, it checks off just about every box you can imagine when shopping for an attractive and powerful convertible Chromebook. While ASUS has continued to push out … [Read more...] about Core M3 ASUS Chromebook C425 shows up out of nowhere
ASUS Chromebox 3: Cheap and easy RAM upgrade [VIDEO]
Chromeboxes have seen a major resurgence over the past couple of years and rightfully so. With the addition of Android and Linux apps, the lightweight, relatively inexpensive desktop boxes make the perfect setup for just about any user. Celeron-based models will run you less than $300 and as you can … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebox 3: Cheap and easy RAM upgrade [VIDEO]
ASUS launches Chrome OS keyboard and mouse bundle for the UK
Chrome OS accessories and more specifically keyboards have been borderline unicorns in a consumer market otherwise saturated with every type of third-party peripherals one can imagine. Thankfully, that is slowly but surely changing. Brydge, for example, jumped head-first into the Chrome OS space and … [Read more...] about ASUS launches Chrome OS keyboard and mouse bundle for the UK
The Chrome Cast 25: The new Chromebook wave has begun
This week on The Chrome Cast, we cover a ton of topics, but our main chatter revolves around new Chromebooks from Dell and Lenovo that attack the space very different angles. Dell is coming from an Enterprise-focused, high-dollar approach and Lenovo is bringing their new affordable to mid-range … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 25: The new Chromebook wave has begun
10 months later the Pixel Slate is finally priced to sell
Ah, the Pixel Slate; the Google tablet I love to hate on but secretly always want to use. This Chromebook disappointed so many people and yet I still have a desire to use it. Maybe it's the great speakers, the gorgeous build quality, or the fingerprint scanner. Maybe its the desire to force a … [Read more...] about 10 months later the Pixel Slate is finally priced to sell
Overhauled Chromebook settings menu is available in Chrome OS 76
Chrome OS ushered in a small but significant change to the overall settings menu UI for Chromebooks, and I still advocate that the tiny shift in the sidebar menu makes a big difference from a usability standpoint. That change is not what we're here to talk about as it rolled out in Chrome OS 76 … [Read more...] about Overhauled Chromebook settings menu is available in Chrome OS 76
Lenovo debuts new Chromebook line ahead of IFA Berlin
A few weeks back, Lenovo teased us with a YouTube video that featured some very colorful new Chromebooks that have yet to hit the market. Apart from a landing page for one of the C340 models, we were given no information about the lineup sans the details in the video. Now, just ahead of IFA Berlin, … [Read more...] about Lenovo debuts new Chromebook line ahead of IFA Berlin
Massive UI change coming to Chromebook trackpads
One thing I've loved for basically the entire time I've used Chromebooks is the smooth operation of the Chromebook trackpad. As gestures have been added and better materials have been used for their construction, the Chrome OS trackpad has been a consistently improving over time. Compared with the … [Read more...] about Massive UI change coming to Chromebook trackpads
Finding your next favorite podcast just became easier
Podcasts have become a part of many people's daily routine. From listening to Elon Musk on The Joe Rogan Experience during your morning commute to catching up on the latest episode of The Chrome Cast while you are making dinner; Podcasts are convenient because they can easily fit into our busy lives … [Read more...] about Finding your next favorite podcast just became easier
The Original Chromecast bids farewell to future updates, Google vows to continue patches
Hard to believe but the OG Chromecast Gen 1 has just celebrated its sixth birthday. Released in July of 2013, the streaming dongle has changed the way millions consume media and laid the groundwork for not only multiple Chromecast devices but thousands of third-party cast-enabled products. Alas, … [Read more...] about The Original Chromecast bids farewell to future updates, Google vows to continue patches
Hate the new Google Images? Here’s how to restore the old layout
If you have searched Google Images recently, you might have noticed the new layout that was rolled out on August 6th. The change has been a bit polarizing for some, so if you want your Google Images to look and feel like they did before the change, there is an extension available for Chrome that … [Read more...] about Hate the new Google Images? Here’s how to restore the old layout
