Back in April of 2019, Acer previewed a Chromebook to the world at their annual hardware reveal that possessed a very unique feature at the time: a number pad on the keyboard. Sure, this is a pretty commonplace item on many Windows devices, but we'd not seen a Chromebook sporting this input method … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 15 review: The first Chromebook with a number pad
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Save thousands with the Sector 5 Ultimate Chromebook Bundle for educators
The 2019-2020 school year is already underway for many but a lot of districts and private institutions are still in the market for new computers as grants and benevolent donations arrive throughout the year. As administrators and board members convene to make the most of the windfalls, they'll be … [Read more...] about Save thousands with the Sector 5 Ultimate Chromebook Bundle for educators
The Chrome Cast 23: Switch to Chromebook ads, Stadia Connect coming soon & Chrome OS 76
This week on The Chrome Cast, we take a bit of time to talk through the new Chromebook ads Google has released in the past week. With great production value, concise points, and a clear message, these ads are being backed up by a whole new Chromebooks landing page as well as a special spot by Bill … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 23: Switch to Chromebook ads, Stadia Connect coming soon & Chrome OS 76
This new Google Assistant feature will let you send reminders to family and friends
There is no question about it - it is hard for families and friends to stay organized these days. We have an abundance of tools available to help us with this problem; but if you are anything like me, sometimes your partner tells you to pick up something on the way home from work and you come home … [Read more...] about This new Google Assistant feature will let you send reminders to family and friends
Upcoming Chrome OS Tablet ‘Kukui’ to feature a high quality screen we’ve seen before
Since we've been tracking the new generation of MediaTek-powered Chrome OS devices, we've known some would end up as tablets and/or detachables. Of the five (yes, 5) MediaTek 8183 devices we're tracking, we're quite sure one is a detachable and another is a tablet. We've talked about 'Kodama' … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chrome OS Tablet ‘Kukui’ to feature a high quality screen we’ve seen before
How To: Recover Your Chromebook [VIDEO]
I presume since you've found your way to this article, chances are good that you're Chromebook has fallen victim to an unexpected meltdown that's left you facing the cringe-worthy message "Chrome OS is missing or damaged." Perhaps you are a tinkerer like us and want to ensure you have a usable … [Read more...] about How To: Recover Your Chromebook [VIDEO]
Chrome OS 76 finally makes the camera worth using on your Chromebook
Cameras on Chromebooks have been a hit-or-miss proposition for years on end. Let's be honest; it's mostly been miss. With pretty lame hardware all around, Chromebooks have rarely been in the conversation when it is time to snag a selfie or a pic of something you see out and about. While most … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 76 finally makes the camera worth using on your Chromebook
Get yourself Stadia-ready with this Chromecast Ultra deal
If you had asked me a year ago whether you should upgrade to the 4K Chromecast Ultra, I would likely have told you to save your money. Unless you're a UHD videophile, it's likely that you don't consume a lot of media in the ultra-high-definition, 4K format. Fast forward to today and 4K … [Read more...] about Get yourself Stadia-ready with this Chromecast Ultra deal
Google’s new Chromebook landing page gets total overhaul, targets the consumer market
For nearly a year, Google's landing page for Chromebooks has remained the same. Don't get me wrong, it has served the platform quite well, been nice to look at, and relatively informative during that time. It has just become a tad stale and honestly in need of a new coat of paint. As it turns … [Read more...] about Google’s new Chromebook landing page gets total overhaul, targets the consumer market
What’s new with your Chromebook? Chrome OS gets dedicated new features site
Chrome OS release notes are a handy way to see what's new when your Chromebook receives an update. Unfortunately, the information contained on the release website is often fragmented, cryptic or even non-existent. That will soon change as Google has launched a dedicated page to give users highlights … [Read more...] about What’s new with your Chromebook? Chrome OS gets dedicated new features site
Chrome OS 76: New features actually available this go-round
Just a week past due, Chrome OS 76 has begun rolling out to select users with more Chromebooks to follow in coming days and weeks. There has been a bit of confusion surrounding what features are actually in this update, So, we wanted to cover what's officially new in Chrome OS 76. No flags, no … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 76: New features actually available this go-round
Chrome OS 76 brings a fix to a bug that has plagued tablet mode for nearly a year
We're feverishly working through all the changes in Chrome OS 76, looking for all the new features that will enhance user experience with this latest version. There are lots of new things in this version of Chrome OS both out of the box and behind flags, but we generally focus on all the features … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 76 brings a fix to a bug that has plagued tablet mode for nearly a year
