The day I've been anxiously awaiting is finally here! Right now, there is a version of Chrome OS you can have up and running that contains all the code necessary to experience Virtual Desks. No flags necessary. No hacks necessary. No half-baked experiences. All the multitasking and … [Read more...] about This new Chrome OS Dev Channel feature will change how I use Chromebooks forever
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New Material Design print preview UI shows up in Chrome OS 76
Subtly, quietly and in a gradual way, printing has become one of Chrome OS' real strengths. I can't tell you the number of times I've had to print items for my Mac or Windows friends because a driver or setting just wouldn't work for them. Just a few years ago, that would never have been the case. … [Read more...] about New Material Design print preview UI shows up in Chrome OS 76
‘Kodama’ may be the first detachable ARM Chromebook
Chrome OS tablets have had a rocky start. While the tablet experience of Chrome OS continues to evolve and improve, the niche form-factor is still a hard sell for the average consumer and enthusiast alike. Still, there is a degree of intrigue around a device that can perform as both a productivity … [Read more...] about ‘Kodama’ may be the first detachable ARM Chromebook
The Google Pixel Slate is $250 off if you know where to look
While Google’s Pixel Slate didn’t quite live up to all the expectations and hype we placed on it, many of the pieces that made it receive such harsh reviews early on have been remedied and the much-maligned Chromebook tablet is now quite a pleasure to use. As is the case with many things Google, it … [Read more...] about The Google Pixel Slate is $250 off if you know where to look
Use the Google Assistant to display results on your TV with Chromecast
The Google Assistant is becoming more visual. With the release of smart displays last year, the Google Assistant is now available on a wide variety of devices at just a glance. Smart displays allow the Google Assistant to show you answers to your questions, making it easier to see the weather … [Read more...] about Use the Google Assistant to display results on your TV with Chromecast
Mysterious new Qualcomm-powered Chromebook ‘Bubs’ begins development
The process for Qualcomm entering the Chrome OS space has been a long one. We first heard rumblings at the end of 2017 (yes, coming up on 2 years ago) and were given an official announcement by Qualcomm at the yearly Snapdragon Summit in December of 2018. The official statement from that time was … [Read more...] about Mysterious new Qualcomm-powered Chromebook ‘Bubs’ begins development
‘Akemi’ joins the growing list of upcoming Comet Lake Chromebooks
While Intel is busy creating more confusion around which processor they're actually ready to release, another Comet Lake-powered Chromebook has popped up in the Chromium repository. Built on the expanding 'Hatch' platform, 'Akemi' began development just yesterday with ODM Bitland at the helm. … [Read more...] about ‘Akemi’ joins the growing list of upcoming Comet Lake Chromebooks
Sunday Smart Deals: $60 Nest Hub and a $20 Google Home Mini
Looking to get your hands on some smart home tech without breaking the budget? Rakuten has a couple of deals that will get you out the door for very little dough. Google Home Mini … [Read more...] about Sunday Smart Deals: $60 Nest Hub and a $20 Google Home Mini
Costco also offering $150 savings on the Core i3 HP Chromebook 15 with 128GB of storage
Earlier today, we reported the availability of a yet-unseen Chromebook in the HP Chromebook 15 with 128GB of internal storage. This find was peculiar for a few reasons: one being the expanded storage option, two being the addition of the Core i3 processor, and three being the significant price cut. … [Read more...] about Costco also offering $150 savings on the Core i3 HP Chromebook 15 with 128GB of storage
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 after 10 months: is it still worth it?
I wrote an article about three weeks ago talking about the Samsung Plus V2, a price drop, and how this Chromebook had finally become one worth your attention. We didn't really want to re-hash that article, but we did want to give these thoughts some proper video attention over on YouTube because, at … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 after 10 months: is it still worth it?
Score the Core i3 HP Chromebook 15 for $399 during Sam’s one-day sale
HP's Chromebook 15 with integrated keypad has been out and available for a few weeks in the stripped-down form a Pentium Gold with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage. While more models were promised at debut, this is the only variant being offered directly from HP at the moment but we just … [Read more...] about Score the Core i3 HP Chromebook 15 for $399 during Sam’s one-day sale
A handful of upcoming Chromebooks will support Wi-Fi 6 as early as this fall
As we talked about earlier today, Wi-Fi 6 is on the way with faster peak download speeds and much better handling of multi-device households, offices, and businesses. Across the board, Wi-Fi 6 (also known as 802.11ax) will be a major upgrade over Wi-Fi 5 (also known as 802.11ac). One thing is a … [Read more...] about A handful of upcoming Chromebooks will support Wi-Fi 6 as early as this fall
