For a time, 4GB of RAM was the sweet spot for Chrome OS devices but times are changing rapidly thanks to the addition of Android and Linux apps. Combine that with the fact that more and more "traditional" computing experiences are now being delivered via the browser. As far as budget Chromebooks … [Read more...] about 8GB ASUS Chromebook C434 Now Available For $599
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This “Power Deal” Could Score You A $70 Google Home Hub
We've seen some ridiculous deals on some great products over the past week but today's promotion could snag you a Google Home Hub smart display at the record low price of $69.99. That's a savings of nearly 54 percent for anyone who's interested. To score this deal, you can head on over to … [Read more...] about This “Power Deal” Could Score You A $70 Google Home Hub
Advanced External USB Camera Controls Coming To Chromebooks
All Chromebooks come with a camera or two, so Chrome OS is no stranger to handling camera inputs. While the camera software on Chrome OS is still a bit of a work in progress across the board, the general camera functions are there and have been there for quite some time. What we are currently … [Read more...] about Advanced External USB Camera Controls Coming To Chromebooks
CTL’s Budget-Friendly Bundle: Chromebook Tablets, Chrome License and Charging Station
Chromebook tablets are still struggling to come into their own as a true replacement for the dying Android tablet platform but one place the emerging form-factor definitely shines is in the education sector. Portability, versatility and relatively low costs make "Chromeblets" an awesome … [Read more...] about CTL’s Budget-Friendly Bundle: Chromebook Tablets, Chrome License and Charging Station
Pixel Slate vs. HP Chromebook x2: The Best Detachable Chromebook
In the realm of detachable Chromebooks, there are few at this point. Two, specifically, and we've been asked time and again to pit them against one another to determine which is the best purchase. Between the Pixel Slate and the HP x2, there are lots of similarities and just as many differences. … [Read more...] about Pixel Slate vs. HP Chromebook x2: The Best Detachable Chromebook
Forget Refurb, Get A New HP Chromebook x2 Detachable For $399
Yesterday, Robby shared a pretty impressive deal on a refurbished HP Chromebook x2 but today is a new day and that means new deals. This time, we're looking at a brand spanking new model and the price is mind-boggling. Best Buy is selling the world's first detachable Chromebook for the absurdly … [Read more...] about Forget Refurb, Get A New HP Chromebook x2 Detachable For $399
Insane Deal on a Refurbished HP Chromebook x2
The HP Chromebook x2 is one of only 2 options if you are in the market for a detachable Chromebook right now. Though we have a suspicion that more options will be arriving this year, we don't know anything as fact right now and sometimes the best option is the one you can purchase right here, right … [Read more...] about Insane Deal on a Refurbished HP Chromebook x2
How To Get Free YouTube Music Playback on Google Home Speakers
When you buy a smart speaker or smart display, listening to music is one of the primary uses, right? There are tons of services out there already that offer a bit of playback for free, and to be fair, they already work just fine with the family of Google Assistant speakers. … [Read more...] about How To Get Free YouTube Music Playback on Google Home Speakers
Meta Key Mapping For Google Assistant Shows Up In Chrome OS
If you're like many, you may use an external keyboard for your Chrome device. While there are plenty of third-party options out there that work just fine with Chrome OS, the ability to remap certainly is a must-have for many users. For the most part, keyboards like my Logitech k360 is the perfect … [Read more...] about Meta Key Mapping For Google Assistant Shows Up In Chrome OS
Get A Second Chance At 50% Off The Google Home Hub With Site-Wide Sale
Over the weekend, ProElectronic's Rakuten storefront offered up a killer deal on the Google Home Hub that would save you more than 50% on the smart display. While the promo code has since expired, you can still grab the 7" smart-home controller at a huge discount and save even more with Rakuten's … [Read more...] about Get A Second Chance At 50% Off The Google Home Hub With Site-Wide Sale
Big Changes Coming To Declutter Your Chrome Extensions
If you've been a Chrome user on any platform for any amount of time, you know how quickly those Chrome Extensions can start to add up in the space to the right of your URL bar, slowly but surely encroaching on your URL bar's horizontal real estate. Sure, you can hide those extensions pretty easily, … [Read more...] about Big Changes Coming To Declutter Your Chrome Extensions
Samsung Prepping 9th-Gen Intel Comet Lake Chromebook: Pro V2?
Robby has been busy chasing down every little detail he can find on the new Comet Lake Chromebook codenamed 'Hatch'. Even though Intel's 9th Gen processors aren't expected until mid-year, we've now identified one manufacturer that is working on a Comet Lake device and it should be exciting news for … [Read more...] about Samsung Prepping 9th-Gen Intel Comet Lake Chromebook: Pro V2?
