Before you get too excited, the Chromebook in question here is a Samsung Chromebook 3. This is the aging Braswell-based Chromebook that you can pick up just about anywhere for under $200. Still, this is more about "better" internet service which is what Verizon is offering if you're in an … [Read more...] about Verizon Offers Free Chromebook or $200 Samsung “Tech Credit” to Switch to Fios
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Deal Alert: Grab The Detachable HP Chromebook x2 For Only $349
Still looking for that perfect Father's Day gift? Best Buy just knocked $150 off of the world's first detachable Chromebook and that makes this one of the best devices around for under $400. When we're talking bang for your buck, the HP Chromebook x2 offers up a powerful Intel Core m3 processor, … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab The Detachable HP Chromebook x2 For Only $349
Two New 9th Gen Comet Lake Chromebooks In The Works
We now have evidence of two more 9th Gen Comet Lake Chromebooks in development and that reinforces our belief that Chrome OS has made its way into the mainstream of the computing world. For the uninitiated, Comet Lake processors are the next 14nm chip iteration from Intel that will reportedly … [Read more...] about Two New 9th Gen Comet Lake Chromebooks In The Works
At E3 2019, Google Stadia Performance Impresses
I've spent the past few days reading article after article and watching a handful of YouTube videos of Stadia running Doom Eternal in real time and, as I've posited in the past, come away feeling like Google is going to pull this whole game streaming idea off in a big way. … [Read more...] about At E3 2019, Google Stadia Performance Impresses
Google’s Pixel 4 ‘Leak’ Could Point To An Earlier #madebyGoogle Hardware Event In The Fall
Go with me for a minute. If you haven't seen the brilliant move by Google's hardware team, let's cover that quickly. In the last few days, the leak train began with the Pixel 4. First there were renders, then there were case models (the metal slabs provided to case makers ahead of time for them … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel 4 ‘Leak’ Could Point To An Earlier #madebyGoogle Hardware Event In The Fall
Chromebook Tablet Mode Getting a Fix To An Irritating Omission
If you've used any number of Chromebooks that convert or detach to acheive tablet mode, you have undoubtedly tried at some point in time to adjust the volume on your device while listening to some sort of media. Likely you cued up a YouTube video and were shocked at the volume and quickly reached … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet Mode Getting a Fix To An Irritating Omission
Sneak Peek: Chrome OS “Send Tab To Self” Live In Dev Channel
The Chrome OS team continues to bring new features to Chromebooks that allow users to move seamlessly between their desktop and mobile devices. First, it was "Better Together" which evolved into what is now Connected Devices. The feature, now in Stable, gives users a way to sync their phones with … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: Chrome OS “Send Tab To Self” Live In Dev Channel
Dad Deals: Half-Price Nest Hub, $250 Off A Pixelbook and More
Father's Day is right around the corner and what dad wouldn't love some new tech? We've got some deals that will beat even the nicest tie and help dad step up his game with some new smart home products, Chromebooks and accessories. Nest Hub If you're ready to help your dad get his feet wet in … [Read more...] about Dad Deals: Half-Price Nest Hub, $250 Off A Pixelbook and More
Bug Report Update: Linux Apps Working In Dev Channel Again
Just over a week ago, we reported that Linux apps in the Dev Channel simply stopped working. We've never been made aware of what the issue was, but in general in the Dev Channel you could get Linux to install, but then the entire container would simply stop responding at all. … [Read more...] about Bug Report Update: Linux Apps Working In Dev Channel Again
Deal Alert: Grab a Certified Dell Chromebook 14 and Save $200
Getting your hands on a premium Chromebook just got a lot easier thanks to Best Buy's Certified open-box program. In case you aren't familiar, the Geek Squad takes open-box devices an puts them through a thorough inspection and professional cleaning. Then, they box them up and sell them like-new but … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab a Certified Dell Chromebook 14 and Save $200
Virtual Desktops Available To More Chromebook Users
Virtual Desktops on Chromebooks have been a pretty quick feature development, honestly. They only began showing up in February of this year and we're already awaiting their arrival in the Stable Channel build of Chrome OS 76 later in July. … [Read more...] about Virtual Desktops Available To More Chromebook Users
Hover Tab Image Preview Now In Beta For Chrome OS
Cam Summerson hit the nail square on the head when referring to the new "hover tab image" feature in Chrome for desktop. My New Favorite Thing I Didn’t Know I WantedCam Summerson via How-To Geek In case you've missed the news, the Chrome team has been working to enhance the tab preview … [Read more...] about Hover Tab Image Preview Now In Beta For Chrome OS
