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Acer Chromebook 514 Unboxing and Hands-On
The Acer Chromebook 514 has been an interesting study in excitement and patience. Debuted all the way back in August of 2018, the spec sheet alone was enough to cause us to get excited about a proper follow up to the quite-popular Acer Chromebook 14. The problem? We're just now seeing this device … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 514 Unboxing and Hands-On
Correction: The 1080P Lenovo Yoga Chromebook Has Not Been Discontinued
Well, we reached out for clarification from Lenovo and this morning and that's exactly what we received. Despite being de-listed and appearing to be on the way out of Lenovo's inventory, it looks as though the 1080P Core i3 and Core i5 models of the Chromebook Yoga will soon return. Just in case … [Read more...] about Correction: The 1080P Lenovo Yoga Chromebook Has Not Been Discontinued
How To Install A VPN For Private Browsing On Your Chromebook
When you start talking about VPNs, there are generally 3 camps: those who don't know what I mean when I say VPN, those who know about it and have never used or installed one, and those who are aware of VPNs and are using one right this moment. For that final group, this article may not do much for … [Read more...] about How To Install A VPN For Private Browsing On Your Chromebook
Out Of The Blue, Lenovo’s 2nd Gen Chromebook 500e Is Available $339
It was just this weekend that we discovered Lenovo's refreshed E-series Chromebook lineup. While it didn't appear that any models were available in North America, a listing has popped up in Lenovo's store for the 2nd Gen Chromebook 500e and you can already secure yours for a very impressive … [Read more...] about Out Of The Blue, Lenovo’s 2nd Gen Chromebook 500e Is Available $339
Lenovo Axed The 1080P Yoga Chromebook But Why?
Lenovo has been busy over the past couple of weeks. We uncovered a new lineup of Educations devices featuring Intel's Gemini Lake processors. The expedition that led to that discovery was spurred by an email from George E. informing me that their flagship Yoga Chromebook line was about to be … [Read more...] about Lenovo Axed The 1080P Yoga Chromebook But Why?
Adaptive (Auto) Brightness Being Tested on Upcoming Chromebook ‘Atlas’ and Pixelbook
Ambient light sensors on Chromebooks are nothing new and have been included in a vast array of devices for quite a few years. Up to this point, the only real use for them has been to set the brightness of your display when a Chromebook boots up. Helpful? Yes. What we really want from an ambient … [Read more...] about Adaptive (Auto) Brightness Being Tested on Upcoming Chromebook ‘Atlas’ and Pixelbook
Snag $100 Off The HP Chromebook x360 And Score A Free Google Home Mini
It didn't take long for Best Buy to bring back the savings on HP's flagship Chromebook x360. Two months into 2019 and the 14" convertible is still my favorite device amongst the current generation of premium Chromebooks. While that may change when the ASUS C434 finally arrives, I can still recommend … [Read more...] about Snag $100 Off The HP Chromebook x360 And Score A Free Google Home Mini
[Update]Lenovo To Launch Gen 2 Gemini Lake EDU Chromebooks
While I was doing some digging for another article, I happened across something on Lenovo's little-known product reference site that caught my eye. Lenovo's most recent EDU lineup include the 100e, 300e and very popular 500e. With the exception of the MediaTek-powered 300e, the other models are … [Read more...] about [Update]Lenovo To Launch Gen 2 Gemini Lake EDU Chromebooks
Face Unlock Getting Closer For New And Existing Chromebooks
Back in August of 2018, a few stories went around stating that Google was working on a facial recognition feature for Chromebooks and, to be perfectly honest, I couldn't find any real evidence at the time pointing to anything beyond facial recognition for cameras. After all, modern mobile cameras … [Read more...] about Face Unlock Getting Closer For New And Existing Chromebooks
How To Use Google Photos With Apps Like Photoshop Express and Snapseed on a Chromebook
If you own an Android phone or tablet, you'll be familiar with using Google Photos inside a photo editing app. Take Snapseed or Photoshop Express as examples: if you have those apps installed on your Android device and go to open up a photo to edit, you can choose from your local storage or simply … [Read more...] about How To Use Google Photos With Apps Like Photoshop Express and Snapseed on a Chromebook
U.K. Friends, Save £200 On A Google Home Max
Since its launch in 2016, the Google Home lineup has expanded to provide devices that can fit most anyone's needs. With the addition of third-party speakers from makers such as Harmon, Sony, LG, B&O and even Best Buy, options aren't hard to come by and selection really boils down to quality … [Read more...] about U.K. Friends, Save £200 On A Google Home Max
