One of the sweetest sounding Assistant speakers just got a massive price cut. For a limited time (May 6th to be exact) you can pick up the Google Home Max smart speaker for $299 at just about every authorized #MadeByGoogle retailer. While the Assistant-enabled smart speaker market has expanded … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Pick Up The Google Home Max And Save $100
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The Chrome Cast 09: Getting Excited For Google I/O 2019
Google I/O, though routinely a developer's conference, looks to be bringing us some new hardware along with all the new software we can expect for the future from Google. Though I/O is clearly aimed at developers, there's a ton of news that comes out of this event about all the things that we … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 09: Getting Excited For Google I/O 2019
HP Chromebook x360 Goes On Sale Yet Again
I can honestly say that in all my time of following Chromebooks, few devices have seen regular discounts quite like the HP Chromebook x360. With a regular MSRP of $599, I've routinely said this excellent Chromebook is worth the asking price, but with the discounts that continuously show up for this … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 Goes On Sale Yet Again
Chrome OS 74 Is Here: PDF Annotation, Assistant Search Integration, Recent Apps And More
With Google I/O on the horizon, developers have officially launched Chrome OS 74 and the update is rolling out to select devices as we speak. As with most releases, a number of older Chromebooks will receive the update with the majority of new machines updating in the coming days and week. So, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 74 Is Here: PDF Annotation, Assistant Search Integration, Recent Apps And More
ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 Review
When you review devices, being picky is part of the job. I tend to look for the best parts of any Chromebook, but that way of looking at things isn't always the most helpful for prospective buyers. While I don't see the need to incessantly bash devices just for kicks and giggles, I do see great … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 Review
Illuminate Your Smart Home Game With This Killer Deal From Best Buy
Smart Bulbs have come a long way in the few short years they've been on the market. Philips, an industry leader in healthcare technology, lighting and more has become a household name in the smart lighting industry and thanks to this killer deal from Best Buy, you can score their Smart Bulb starter … [Read more...] about Illuminate Your Smart Home Game With This Killer Deal From Best Buy
Virtual Desks On Chromebooks Get Another Step Closer [VIDEO]
Virtual desktops - or virtual desks as they are being called during development - are a great help for anyone who needs an extra layer of productivity when stuck on a single screen. Think of it as virtual extended displays waiting just off screen for you to summon them up, filled with other … [Read more...] about Virtual Desks On Chromebooks Get Another Step Closer [VIDEO]
VPN Support Coming to Linux Apps on Chromebooks
We've talked about VPN support and Chrome OS in general in both videos and posts in the past. The general idea behind a VPN is the addition of a bit more privacy when online whether home or out and about. This is achieved through an app or extension encrypting your data and then routing your … [Read more...] about VPN Support Coming to Linux Apps on Chromebooks
Monday Deal Roundup: Premium Chromebooks, Google Home Hub, Nest And More
We've got some last-minute deals to wrap up the end of the month as we look forward to the next generation of devices headed our way later this year. Chromebooks At the top of the list is the Chromebook that just won't' stay off of our radar. The HP Chromebook x360 14 continues to be the … [Read more...] about Monday Deal Roundup: Premium Chromebooks, Google Home Hub, Nest And More
Google Corrals Chromebook How-To With Updated Website
Finding information on how to use your shiny, new Chromebook just got a little bit easier. Google has long maintained the Google.com/chromebook webpage that offers up a place to find the device that's right for you and even score some goodies for being a Chromebook owner. For detailed … [Read more...] about Google Corrals Chromebook How-To With Updated Website
Deal Alert: Pick Up A Google Home Hub And Home Min For $84 Before It’s Too Late
By now, if you haven't stumbled across a good deal on the Google Home Hub, you probably haven't been looking. If you woke up this morning and thought, "hey, I'd like to get in on the smart home game," this deal is for you. Over the past few weeks, we've seen Google's smart display as low as … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Pick Up A Google Home Hub And Home Min For $84 Before It’s Too Late
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) For Chrome Getting A Great New Feature
Picture-in-picture (PIP) is one of those features that is more useful than you initially think and is dead-simple to use on Chromebooks. While watching a video on multiple different services, you can simply pop out the video player and place it anywhere on your screen and it stays on top of all … [Read more...] about Picture-in-Picture (PIP) For Chrome Getting A Great New Feature
