Nearly two years ago, benchmarks of a mysterious Samsung Chromebook Pro popped up on GFXBench. Now, we know that a lot of online benchmark results are often synthesized. However, a week after the discovery a Google search result revealed a sponsored ad from Samsung that pointed to a very similar, … [Read more...] about Confirmed: The Core M7 Samsung Chromebook Pro Is Real
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Chrome OS 76 Beta Adds Bluetooth Fast Pairing, But Don’t Expect It To Work Well Yet
Just yesterday, Dinsan Francis over at Chrome Story came across a very interesting tidbit of info on Reddit, showcasing a Pixel Slate user in the Beta Channel of Chrome OS getting a notification that their wireless headset was set up and already paired. The catch? That wireless device wasn't ever … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 76 Beta Adds Bluetooth Fast Pairing, But Don’t Expect It To Work Well Yet
Deal Alert: Three Premium Chromebooks Under $400
Best Buy isn't relenting on the Chromebook deals. Today, you can score a trio of premium Chromebook models for as little as $299 if you meet certain criteria. On top of significant discounts that can save you up to $200, you can knock another $50 of these models along with others if you have a … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Three Premium Chromebooks Under $400
How To Watch DVDs With Your Chrome OS Device [IMMV]
If you've lived in or around the Chrome OS ecosystem for any amount of time, you're probably familiar with the small handful of pitfalls that come along with our otherwise-awesome operating system. One of the most common complaints from users comes in the form of connecting a Chromebook to a … [Read more...] about How To Watch DVDs With Your Chrome OS Device [IMMV]
This Latest Addition Makes Virtual Desks In Chrome OS 76 My Favorite New Feature
I'm going to allow myself to get fully nerdy for just a moment as I admit to the world just how excited I am about Virtual Desks coming in Chrome OS 76 because of one small - but HUGELY significant - feature addition. If you've followed along since the first mention of Virtual Desks on Chrome OS … [Read more...] about This Latest Addition Makes Virtual Desks In Chrome OS 76 My Favorite New Feature
Deal Alert: Up To $250 Off A Pixel Slate Or Snag A Free Keyboard
The #madebyGoogle Pixel Slate tablet saw a hefty discount during Prime Days with savings and a free Google keyboard to boot. If you missed out, Best Buy and Google have just dropped some very enticing sales of their own. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Up To $250 Off A Pixel Slate Or Snag A Free Keyboard
Logitech Boards The Chrome OS Keyboard Train
Our pal Kevin Tofel has been busy digging around the FCC website and in doing so has discovered what clearly appears to be a new, Chrome OS-specific keyboard from Logitech. For years, Logitech has been our go-to for wireless input devices thanks to their very handy Unified Receiver setup that uses a … [Read more...] about Logitech Boards The Chrome OS Keyboard Train
Google Wins Patent For Unique Chrome OS Feature: Why It Matters
It appears that this week Google has been granted a patent on something it has been hard at work on for a few years: desktop to tablet mode transition. Reported by Patently Mobile, this patent was actually filed for all the way back in October of 2016, a full year before the Pixelbook would be … [Read more...] about Google Wins Patent For Unique Chrome OS Feature: Why It Matters
Lenovo Chromebook S330: Cheap & Perfect For Roblox [VIDEO]
There's a good chance that you or someone you know has a child that loves playing Roblox. With nearly 180 million accounts and roughly 12 million monthly active users, someone in your circle likely plays a game inside the ever-expanding Roblox world. We talked recently in a post and in our latest … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook S330: Cheap & Perfect For Roblox [VIDEO]
HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 Review: The World’s Most Powerful Chromebook [VIDEO]
The title for this review really says it all, doesn't it? On the market right now, there is no Chromebook you can purchase that is more powerful than the HP Chromebook x360 14 G1. Not the Pixelbook, not the Pixel Slate, and not even the very-powerful Acer Chromebook Spin 13. No other Chromebook … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 Review: The World’s Most Powerful Chromebook [VIDEO]
Deal Alert: ASUS Chromebook C434 Back Under $500
Amazon's Prime Days brought some significant discount on a number of premium Chromebooks. One of the best devices available during the sale was the ASUS Chromebook C434. The thin-bezel convertible was on sale for $489.99 and the deal even lasted a few hours after Prime Day ended. Eventually, … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: ASUS Chromebook C434 Back Under $500
The Chrome Cast 19: Chromebook Gaming From Stadia To Roblox And A Likely Samsung Chromebook Pro Candidate
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend a good bit of time talking about the present and future of gaming on Chromebooks. As Stadia continues looming over the future, there are already a few games for Chromebooks that are taking full advantage of the Chromebook form factor and all it brings to the … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 19: Chromebook Gaming From Stadia To Roblox And A Likely Samsung Chromebook Pro Candidate
