One of the features I'm most looking forward to becoming a part of the Stable Channel experience on Chromebooks with Chrome OS 76 is Virtual Desktops. While I love what they've done already with the feature, I'm hopeful that some trackpad-driven navigation (mainly switching between active desktops … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Virtual Desks Getting A New Way To Navigate
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Upcoming #madebyGoogle ‘Atlas’ Chromebook Photo Leaks Showing Pixelbook Design Cues
In the depths of Summer, leaks of all things #madebyGoogle always seem to crop up left and right. Two years ago we were met with late-summer leaks of the Pixelbook followed by last-year's leaks and images of the Pixel Slate months before it ever showed up. In the middle of all that, we had the … [Read more...] about Upcoming #madebyGoogle ‘Atlas’ Chromebook Photo Leaks Showing Pixelbook Design Cues
Chrome OS 75 Is Here. Again. Seriously This Time
Aaaaaaand, we're back! Two weeks and a huge mess later, Google is finally rolling out a "fixed" version of Chrome OS 75. It is still unclear what caused the latest Stable version to be put on hold but one commenter on Android Police pointed towards a critical security bug found in 75 as well as … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 75 Is Here. Again. Seriously This Time
Refreshed Celeron Chromeboxes Hitting The Market
Not so long ago, the Chromebox form-factor appeared to be disappearing from the Chrome OS landscape. Fast forward two years to today and we have more options than ever. There are even some new players on the Chromebox field looking to take advantage of Chrome OS's massive share of the EDU sector. … [Read more...] about Refreshed Celeron Chromeboxes Hitting The Market
How To Score Massive Deals on Two Fantastic Chromebooks Up To $250 Off at Best Buy
As I said in my article yesterday, retailers are lining up deals in response to buyers being in a 'buy it now' mood due to the impending Amazon Prime Day sales. We've seen plenty of deals in the past week, and now Best Buy is jumping on the bandwagon, offering up not one, but two awesome Chromebooks … [Read more...] about How To Score Massive Deals on Two Fantastic Chromebooks Up To $250 Off at Best Buy
Productivity On The Go! Wimaxit Portable Touchscreen Monitor [VIDEO]
Being productive on the go can sometimes be difficult, especially if most of your work is done at a desk with a second monitor. I have definitely grown accustomed to this dual monitor setup. For instance, when at the coffee shop or away from my desk, I notice that my productivity slows down a lot … [Read more...] about Productivity On The Go! Wimaxit Portable Touchscreen Monitor [VIDEO]
You Can Finally Cast Your Amazon Prime Videos
At long last, the day has finally arrived that so many Amazon Prime users will be able to cast to their Chromecast and Cast-enabled devices. In a major win for consumers, the Amazon Prime Video app just received an update and users should soon be greeted with the notification screen seen below. … [Read more...] about You Can Finally Cast Your Amazon Prime Videos
Amazing Deals Starting At $25 On Google Home Smart Speakers (& Much More) At The Google Store
As we approach Prime Day for 2019, all retailers are beginning to take note. With an influx of people looking for great deals, many online stores are trying to take advantage of the general 'buy now' mentality surrounding Amazon's yearly discount day, and Google is no exception to this. … [Read more...] about Amazing Deals Starting At $25 On Google Home Smart Speakers (& Much More) At The Google Store
Chrome OS 75 Rolling Out, Again. Sort Of.
Unexpectedly, the launch of Chrome OS 75 was abruptly halted last week as rumors of multiple bugs were being reported by users. While a good majority of Chromebooks received the update before the freeze, it is clear that M75 was not ready for prime time. It now appears that Chrome OS 75 has been … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 75 Rolling Out, Again. Sort Of.
Chrome OS Is Adding Support For USB Tethering To iPhones
File this one under "things I just assumed existed." However, not being an iPhone user, I've never tried it and had no idea that USB tethering of an Apple device wasn't possible (or at least officially supported) on Chromebooks. Looks like that could soon change. According to a recent … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Is Adding Support For USB Tethering To iPhones
New Chromebook ‘Kled’ Shows Up To Join The Expanding ‘Hatch’ Family
I don't know about you, but I really enjoy the name Hatch Family. There's just a nice ring to it. Last year's unibuild family name 'Nami' never really caught on as we were all a bit too focused on 'Nocturne' becoming what we now know as the Pixel Slate. Though Gabriel always had a hunch that … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Kled’ Shows Up To Join The Expanding ‘Hatch’ Family
Save Hundreds On These Monster Refurb Chromebooks w/1-year Warranty
If you're looking to get your hands on a powerful Chromebook but you're strapped for cash, we just stumbled across an eBay storefront just for you. EFXDigital has a page full of refurbished Chromebooks that can save you hundreds of dollars on some of the best devices on the market. I happened … [Read more...] about Save Hundreds On These Monster Refurb Chromebooks w/1-year Warranty
