It's no secret that Bluetooth on Chromebooks has been a pretty dodgy affair for quite some time. The issue has been getting more and more attention as detachables and tablets have started to enter the market, but a full-on, proper fix for connectivity issues with Bluetooth peripherals has still not … [Read more...] about Using AirPods on Chromebooks Is Pretty Fantastic With This Single Trick
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Deal Alert: $100 Off Samsung Chromebooks w/Free AKG Headphones
A couple of weeks ago, Samsung was gifting Chromebook buyers with a shiny, new set of AKG wireless headphones on select devices. That deal is still going but it just got a whole lot sweeter. $100 sweeter, to be exact. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $100 Off Samsung Chromebooks w/Free AKG Headphones
Dell Unleashes Next Generation Chromebooks For Education
In the Chromebook space, Dell has remained a constant but relatively subtle OEM. While their latest flagship is a welcome addition to the premium Chromebook market, they continue to launch a handful of devices as the market expands with a focus on the educations sector. On the heels of Acer, ASUS … [Read more...] about Dell Unleashes Next Generation Chromebooks For Education
Two Of The Best New Chromebooks Get $50 Price Cut At Best Buy
Just a couple months ago, every other day seemed to bring a new deal on a new Chromebook. When you get within a month's proximity of Christmas, deals and sales are just part of the daily conversation. On the other side of the holidays, however, those great deals tend to slow down and become a … [Read more...] about Two Of The Best New Chromebooks Get $50 Price Cut At Best Buy
New Feature Coming To Chrome OS To Make Browsing A Smoother Experience
I'm going to describe an event that happens hundreds of times a day on every internet user's screen and, chances are, this event is so normal and hum-drum that you haven't even considered it until now. Every single time you click a link in Chrome - every time - your browser navigates to your … [Read more...] about New Feature Coming To Chrome OS To Make Browsing A Smoother Experience
The 8GB Pentium Acer Chromebook 514 Can Now Be Yours
The wait is finally over. The top-tier version of the refreshed 14" Acer Chromebook has arrived at a handful of online sellers and you can now get your hands on the Pentium-powered, 8GB aluminum beauty. In case there was any doubt, I am obsessed with the Acer Chromebook 514. As the heir apparent … [Read more...] about The 8GB Pentium Acer Chromebook 514 Can Now Be Yours
Acer Drops A Suite Of 11.6-inch Chromebooks at BETT 2019, Including an AMD Model
Wow! Just yesterday we reported Acer dropping a couple new education devices at the annual BETT show in London. Those devices, powered by the latest Intel Celeron chips (Gemini Lake), bring 3:2 screens, speedy performance, better screens, and military-spec ruggedness for the classroom. … [Read more...] about Acer Drops A Suite Of 11.6-inch Chromebooks at BETT 2019, Including an AMD Model
[Update] BETT 2019: HP Brings Rugged AMD Chromebooks To Education Market
Not to be outdone by Acer's latest addition to the Chrome OS EDU segment, HP has now followed up yesterday's announcement of two new Gemini Lake education Chromebooks with the world's first AMD-powered devices designed for the classroom. The news comes on the eve of the BETT technology in … [Read more...] about [Update] BETT 2019: HP Brings Rugged AMD Chromebooks To Education Market
Two New 12-Inch EDU Chromebooks By Acer Bring an Exciting New Feature
While HP and ASUS have already debuted their newest EDU Chromebooks ahead of the annual BETT show in London, we knew Acer would have a new line of Chromebooks to bring along to the the yearly education-focused tech expo, too. You can watch our hands-on video from CES below and see how impressive … [Read more...] about Two New 12-Inch EDU Chromebooks By Acer Bring an Exciting New Feature
Deal Alert: Lenovo’s Yoga C630 Chromebooks Are Back And On Sale
Lenovo's flagship Chromebook C630 falls into a bit of a niche market due to its relatively large 15.6" convertible form-factor but as a laptop, it is a formidable opponent to comparable Kaby Lake devices from the other big OEMs. As far as features vs. value, the Lenovo is a solid buy if a massive … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Lenovo’s Yoga C630 Chromebooks Are Back And On Sale
GPU Acceleration Enabled For Linux Apps on Pixelbook and Handful of Other Chromebooks
According to a recent report over at About Chromebooks, Google's Pixelbook and devices based on the 'Nami' baseboard are getting a very early taste of GPU acceleration for Linux Apps. We've talked about all this a bit more in-depth in the past, but here's the reason this is important: GPU … [Read more...] about GPU Acceleration Enabled For Linux Apps on Pixelbook and Handful of Other Chromebooks
HP Unveils Latest Education Chromebook Lineup Ahead Of BETT
HP made a splash at CES earlier this month when they debuted one of the first ever AMD-powered Chromebooks alongside Acer's Chromebook 315. It now appears that Hewlett Packard didn't play all of their cards at once. To kick off the annual BETT education technology show in London, the PC giant is … [Read more...] about HP Unveils Latest Education Chromebook Lineup Ahead Of BETT
