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
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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
Google steals a page from Apple’s playbook for new ‘Switch to Chromebook’ ad campaign
Throughout the history of Chromebooks, Google has tried multiple ways to use ads to help spread the message surrounding the core features of its fledgling OS and quell fears that arise when switching computing platforms. After all, the idea of adopting something very different for one the central … [Read more...] about Google steals a page from Apple’s playbook for new ‘Switch to Chromebook’ ad campaign
Disney+ bundle with Hulu & ESPN+ a huge win for Chromecast users
To sweeten the deal for its upcoming Disney+ streaming, Disney has announced plans to bundle its three streaming services - which include Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ - for $12.99 starting on November 12th. As we reported back in April, the Disney+ streaming service will fully support Chromecast out of … [Read more...] about Disney+ bundle with Hulu & ESPN+ a huge win for Chromecast users
Chromebook Screens May Soon Be Smoother Than ProMotion on iPad Pro
Have you ever laid eyes on the iPad Pro's crazy-smooth ProMotion screen? Perhaps you've seen a OnePlus 7 Pro out and about or, less likely, a Razer Phone with their 90hz refresh screens. If you've seen any of these screens or witnessed an awesome gaming laptop or desktop that fully leverages … [Read more...] about Chromebook Screens May Soon Be Smoother Than ProMotion on iPad Pro
Save up to $200 on Yoga Chromebooks and more with Lenovo’s Back2School Sale
The 2019-2020 school year is ramping up and Lenovo's got some pretty sweet deals to save you some cash before the kiddos head back to the classroom. Regardless of your budget, Lenovo has a Chromebook to fit every need and discounts to be had on them all. Two of the more notable deals come in the … [Read more...] about Save up to $200 on Yoga Chromebooks and more with Lenovo’s Back2School Sale
Last Chance: Verizon’s free Chromebook and YouTube TV deals for Fios ending soon
For a select few living in areas that qualify, Verizon's Fios offers Gigabit internet bundles that honestly put most traditional cable providers to shame. If you're lucky enough to live in one of these markets, you can get internet speeds up to 940 Mbps, roughly 300 channels and a phone line for … [Read more...] about Last Chance: Verizon’s free Chromebook and YouTube TV deals for Fios ending soon
Exclusive Offer: Back to school savings on the rugged Sector 5 Chromebook E3
School is back in session for a lot of folks. If you're like me, you just spent a small fortune outfitting your little one to head into the new school year. If you still have some shopping to do, our friends over at Sector 5 are looking to help lighten the load with some serious savings and an … [Read more...] about Exclusive Offer: Back to school savings on the rugged Sector 5 Chromebook E3
10 best Chromecast apps to spice up game night
Google's Chromecast isn't a piece of home tech that has always been associated with gaming. You can use Chromecast to watch your favorite movie or show and it does have some fun tricks up its sleeve, but it was not built for game streaming. That is all going to change with Stadia - Google's cloud … [Read more...] about 10 best Chromecast apps to spice up game night
This mobile multi-monitor Chromebook desktop setup fits in a backpack
There's something soothing about a clean, minimal desk when it comes to getting work done. The less distracting the desk, the easier it is to think clearly when you sit in that space to get productive. As we've talked about in a prior post and video, we like our desktop setups to stay clean, … [Read more...] about This mobile multi-monitor Chromebook desktop setup fits in a backpack
