We know the arrival of the hotly-anticipated ASUS C434 is just around the corner. What, with the FCC filing already out of the way and the listings already on education/enterprise resellsers like Promevo, the clock is ticking against the full-tilt release of the successor to the very popular ASUS … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook C434 Shows Up At Staples
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Google One User? You May Have A Freebie In Your Inbox
Last May, Google rolled a the revamped paid Google Drive platform under the brand Google One and with it, they promised users some special benefits on top of the added features that come with the storage. For those of you with the traditional 15GB of free Drive storage, the update to Google One … [Read more...] about Google One User? You May Have A Freebie In Your Inbox
How To Get The Updated Skype For Web Working On A Chromebook
A couple days ago, Microsoft pulled the wrapper off a brand-new, updated version of Skype for Web and, in the process, left quite a few users out in the cold. In what looks like an effort to consolidate development around the most-used browsing platform (Chrome), Microsoft has shuddered support for … [Read more...] about How To Get The Updated Skype For Web Working On A Chromebook
Grab The Detachable HP Chromebook x2 For $360 From Woot Deals
It's really difficult to make a solid case for dishing out the cash it takes to get your hands on Google's Pixel Slate when the HP Chromebook x2 can be had for under $500 most days. While Google's tablet represents the cream of the crop from a hardware standpoint, it really doesn't offer … [Read more...] about Grab The Detachable HP Chromebook x2 For $360 From Woot Deals
Acer Chromebook 514: First Impressions [VIDEO]
If you've been around the website or the YouTube channel of late, you've likely noticed a trend towards favorable reviews on newer Chromebooks. I don't think that is a fad or a coincidence: I think Chromebooks in general are just getting better hardware. Let's face it, Chrome OS is the same on … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 514: First Impressions [VIDEO]
Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 and Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 (m3) Drop To $449
I've probably included a line in all my latest reviews about Chromebooks, MSRP, and the fantastic habit they have of going on sale constantly. The reason I bring it up in every review is simply because it is true. Wait around just a little bit and Chromebooks not even a few months old will go on … [Read more...] about Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 and Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 (m3) Drop To $449
Pixelbook 2 (‘Atlas’) To Get Some Variation of Quick Charging
There had been a bit of a break in news about 'Atlas' (which we firmly believe to be the Pixelbook2) since the end of 2018, but things are popping up left and right lately and we're even inclined to think there's a good chance that the Pixelbook 2 could make its debut at a smaller Google event in … [Read more...] about Pixelbook 2 (‘Atlas’) To Get Some Variation of Quick Charging
Could The Pixelbook 2, a.k.a. Atlas, Emerge At April’s Google Cloud Next Event?
Nearly six months after Google's most recent hardware event in NY, we're all still sitting here scratching our heads and asking "where is the Pixelbook 2?" By now, I'm sure many have abandoned hope that a refresh of Google's flagship Chromebook is even going to happen. To you I would say, there is … [Read more...] about Could The Pixelbook 2, a.k.a. Atlas, Emerge At April’s Google Cloud Next Event?
Google Issues Patch For Chrome Zero-Day Flaw: Calm Down And Update
Vulnerabilities in internet browsers aren't uncommon. As a matter of fact, the majority of minor and major updates include patches, fixes and hardening tools of some sort. It's just the nature of the beast. As updates arrive, there are always those that are looking to exploit new and … [Read more...] about Google Issues Patch For Chrome Zero-Day Flaw: Calm Down And Update
Save Big On Chromebooks(or whatever) With Rakuten’s 15% Site-wide Sale
Chances are, you've heard of the website Rakuten. Lately, the world-wide e-commerce company has saturated the airwaves with commercials featuring cash kiosks where real people win real money for pronouncing the Japanese company's name correctly. The campaign is pretty catchy and it has brought the … [Read more...] about Save Big On Chromebooks(or whatever) With Rakuten’s 15% Site-wide Sale
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
