Undoubtedly, the question we field most often is "which Chromebook is best for (fill in the blank) price. Most of the time, that's a difficult query to answer because there are a lot of great Chromebooks out there and it's not hard to find a sale if you're will to dig around. Today, however, I … [Read more...] about The Best $500 Chromebook You Can Buy Today
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Inbox is Dead, But Gmail Has Themes: Here’s How To Use Your Custom Photos To Personalize Gmail
This entire week has been spent mourning the loss of Google+ and Inbox, two services Google chose to finally close the door on. I was a fan of both and, like other Google services that have died before them, I'll spend a decent amount of time missing them. Of all the Google shut downs in the past … [Read more...] about Inbox is Dead, But Gmail Has Themes: Here’s How To Use Your Custom Photos To Personalize Gmail
Score This 8th Gen Core i7 Chromebox For $629
If you're in the market for the latest Chrome desktop solution and you want the most bang for your buck, CTL has a deal for you. Regularly priced at $699, you can steal the Core i7 CTL Chromebox CBX1 for $629. Comparable boxes from other OEMs will run you as much as $750. The CTL CBX1-7 comes … [Read more...] about Score This 8th Gen Core i7 Chromebox For $629
GPU Acceleration Headed To Latest Chromeboxes
With Cloud Next '19 on the horizon and Google's annual I/O developer conference headed our way in a few weeks, the Chromium team is working hard to polish the Crostini project that brought official Linux app support to Chrome OS. Just this week, Robby uncovered a commit that will bring microphone … [Read more...] about GPU Acceleration Headed To Latest Chromeboxes
Missing Google Inbox? Here Are 2 New Ways To Make Gmail More Inbox-Like
The demise of Inbox is being felt across the internet this week as both Google+ and Inbox were officially shut down as of April 2nd. This wasn't a surprise to anyone, but the finality of Inbox officially being gone still hurts. For many users like myself, Inbox was simply a better way to handle … [Read more...] about Missing Google Inbox? Here Are 2 New Ways To Make Gmail More Inbox-Like
Chrome OS Security Updates Break Crouton: Here’s The Fix
For many users, Google's Crostini project that brings native Linux apps support to Chrome OS is still a ways off from being a viable solution. We are seeing more and more updates that are giving Crostini the tools needed to forgo dual-booting a Linux distro but until full GPU support becomes a … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Security Updates Break Crouton: Here’s The Fix
ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 Now Available For Purchase in the UK With 128GB of Storage
While we over here in the US await the official launch date of the ASUS Chromebook C434 from Amazon, it appears that a quick trip across the Atlantic not only gives potential buyers an availability date of right here, right now, but also ads in double the storage to boot. For a short time the C434 … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 Now Available For Purchase in the UK With 128GB of Storage
How To Get Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Working For Offline Videos On Your Chromebook
Picture-in-picture (PIP) is one of those features that I don't think I need or would use until the moment comes that I do. If there's a quick video I'm watching when another task arises on my phone, I love the fact that switching apps doesn't close the video, stop playback, or just continue the … [Read more...] about How To Get Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Working For Offline Videos On Your Chromebook
You Can Get A Pixelbook For $699 Refurbished With Warranty Right Now
Though we have some mighty contenders in the market right now, there's still just something magic about the Pixelbook. From its unique aesthetic to its superior build, unmatched keyboard to gorgeous screen; the Pixelbook still delivers a top-notch Chromebook experience even 18 months after its … [Read more...] about You Can Get A Pixelbook For $699 Refurbished With Warranty Right Now
Save Over $100 On The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Core m3
As is always the case, Chromebook sales come and go. We don't know when they will start and we never know exactly how long they will last, but when we come across a great deal on a great Chromebook, we know we have to share it. … [Read more...] about Save Over $100 On The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Core m3
How To Try John Legend’s Voice On Your Google Assistant Right Now
All the way back in May of 2018 at last year's Google I/O conference, celebrity voice models were teased for Google Assistant. The front-runner for the first celebrity voice model that was debuted on stage was none other than pop star John Legend. … [Read more...] about How To Try John Legend’s Voice On Your Google Assistant Right Now
Apple Music on Android & Chromebooks Getting Chromecast Support
Just last week Apple loosened its ecosystem death grip on Apple Music by allowing their app to finally work on Chromebooks. Apple Music has been around on Android for quite some time, but it hasn't worked on Chromebooks up until this point. The nod to Chrome OS support is a firm sign that Apple is … [Read more...] about Apple Music on Android & Chromebooks Getting Chromecast Support
