It is no secret that one of the big struggles right now for Chrome OS, Chromebooks, detachables, and tablets is overview and split-screen mode. While the majority of the OS can run smooth on various chipsets, we see severely crippled performance across the board when it comes to both the overview … [Read more...] about This Feature Could Make Chromebook Tablet Mode Much Smoother, And You Could Help Make It Happen!
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Lenovo’s Chromebook 14e Brings AMD To Enterprise
Last month saw the long-awaited debut of AMD's entry into the world of Chrome OS. HP and Acer now offer a handful of AMD devices aimed at the budget retail and education sector. The devices feature the Stoney Ridge A4 and A6 processors from AMD and land in the $300 and up price range depending on … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Chromebook 14e Brings AMD To Enterprise
Experimental Chrome Feature Could Help Keep Extensions In Check
As much as we love Chrome OS, there's always room for improvement, Like any other operating system, it has its shortcomings, quirks and sometimes just flat out issues that need to be addressed. One particular area that is in desperate need of some polishing is the Chrome Web Store. With Android … [Read more...] about Experimental Chrome Feature Could Help Keep Extensions In Check
ASUS Chromebook C434 Shows Up In Amazon UK Listing
Ever since we laid eyes on the upcoming ASUS C434 in January at CES, we've all been eagerly awaiting the day when it shows up at the office for review. After such a long wait following the excellent C302, the ASUS C434 looks to be every part the proper successor to its beloved predecessor. … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook C434 Shows Up In Amazon UK Listing
Chromebook Virtual Desks Get A Step Closer To Reality [VIDEO]
We reported on the imminent arrival of Virtual Desks for Chrome OS last week, but here's the basic idea: just like MacOS, Windows, and most Linux Desktops, Chrome OS is getting ready to (finally) get virtual desktops. If you've been around here for any amount of time, you'll know I've been … [Read more...] about Chromebook Virtual Desks Get A Step Closer To Reality [VIDEO]
Deal Alert: Grab A 4K Lenovo Yoga Chromebook And Save $270
Finding a deal on a flagship Chromebook seems to get easier and easier every week. Between Best Buy, Amazon and manufacturer direct, someone is almost always offering at least $100 off on a premium, Kaby Lake device and it's really difficult to definitively say which is the best deal. One of the … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab A 4K Lenovo Yoga Chromebook And Save $270
1Password Optimized For Chrome OS: One Password Manager To Rule Them All
If you are invested in any of Google's ecosystems to even the slightest degree, you can probably spot Google Design a mile away. Whether on your Android device, in Chrome or any number of Google apps and services you may use on a daily basis, Google is continuously evolving their own, unique … [Read more...] about 1Password Optimized For Chrome OS: One Password Manager To Rule Them All
HP Chromebook x360 Review: The Total Package
2018 finished up with a bang, offering us more quality choices in the Chromebook space than we've ever seen before. While I believe we're in for some great devices in 2019 as well, many users are ready to buy a Chromebook right now and are needing to find a way to decide between all the great … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 Review: The Total Package
[Update] ASUS’ Flagship Chromebook C434 Clears The FCC And Gets A Sweet Promo Video
Asus predicted a March release date for their newest premium Chromebook and it appears they should be right on schedule if not early to the launch. Our good buddy Kevin Tofel of About Chromebooks has uncovered the FCC filing for the ASUS Chromebook C434 which is a good indicator that it will be … [Read more...] about [Update] ASUS’ Flagship Chromebook C434 Clears The FCC And Gets A Sweet Promo Video
Grab The Latest Chrome OS Wallpapers And Put Them On, Well, Whatever
Wallpapers for your Chromebook are a quick, handy way to spruce up your desktop and make your device as unique as you are. The best part is that changing your background can be done is a few simple clicks and it will sync across all of your devices. Last October, with the release of the Pixel … [Read more...] about Grab The Latest Chrome OS Wallpapers And Put Them On, Well, Whatever
New Feature Coming For Chromebook Extended Displays
One of my favorite parts of using a Chromebook is the ease of setting up secondary displays. I've yet to encounter a display that didn't just work when attached to my Chromebook. Even with differences in scaling and DPI, moving windows between screens is fluid, easy, and the setup is … [Read more...] about New Feature Coming For Chromebook Extended Displays
Snag Lenovo’s 64GB Chromebook C330 For A Crazy $220
If you've been waiting until the last minute to take advantage of some President's Day deals, you may have lucked out and scored some extras savings on a handy little Chromebook. One of my all-time favorites in the 11.6" category, the Lenovo Chromebook C330 is a subtle refresh of the Flex 11/N23 … [Read more...] about Snag Lenovo’s 64GB Chromebook C330 For A Crazy $220
