I had the opportunity to hang out with the team from Sector-Five while I was at CES and let me just say, these guys are first-class. They have a vision for Chrome OS in education that is second-to-none and I suspect we'll be seeing a lot of new, exciting stuff headed our way from the Nevada-based PC … [Read more...] about Chromebook Giveaway! Win A New Sector-Five Chromebook E3
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Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Ushers In Updated Linux Kernel
Currently, the most recent version of the Linux kernel that can be found in a Chromebook is 4.4 and that only includes a relatively small percentage of all the Chrome devices on the market. With the exception of older Baytrail devices, kernel version 4.4 is found exclusively in Kaby Lake, Apollo … [Read more...] about Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Ushers In Updated Linux Kernel
New ASUS Chromebook C424 May Merge Performance and Value
One of the devices we haven't yet done a full review on is the ASUS C423. There are a few reasons for that, but the biggest one is the availability of a better model in the wild with a better display that we'd rather give a test drive over the one we currently have in the office. Once we get it, … [Read more...] about New ASUS Chromebook C424 May Merge Performance and Value
Samsung’s Giving Away AKG Wireless Headphones With Select Chromebook Purchases
If you've been considering a new Samsung Chromebook, now might be the best time to buy since the Black Friday deals ended. Samsung has been quietly rolling out an extended family of their Plus and Pro Chromebooks and for a limited time, you can get a pair of AKG N200 wireless headphones when you buy … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Giving Away AKG Wireless Headphones With Select Chromebook Purchases
Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Interview With Brydge Founder Nick Smith [VIDEO]
Probably our favorite thing at CES 2019 was the time we got to spend with the fine folks from Brydge. In our time together, we got to really delve deep into what it took for them to bring the G-Type to life, the hurdles that had to be overcome to see the project through, and the benefits that are … [Read more...] about Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Interview With Brydge Founder Nick Smith [VIDEO]
Need Some Storage For Your Chromebook? How’s 20 Cents a Gig sound?
Get a new Chromebook over the holidays? Forget that. Are you in need of some expanded storage for just about anything? Thankfully, the price of removable storage continues a sharp downward trend and we're seeing deals like this on almost a weekly basis. This week, it's SanDisk. … [Read more...] about Need Some Storage For Your Chromebook? How’s 20 Cents a Gig sound?
HP’s AMD Chromebooks Now Available. Shipping Next Week.
HP didn't waste any time on bringing their latest Chrome device to market and for that reason, they are truly the world's first AMD-powered Chromebook. The product page for the HP Chromebook 14 is now live and you can get your hands on one as early as next week if you so desire. Acer joined the … [Read more...] about HP’s AMD Chromebooks Now Available. Shipping Next Week.
CTL Launches Chrome OS Tablet Ahead Of BETT
CTL CEO Erik Stromquist was right in the thick of things in Las Vegas last week but the Oregon-based Chromebook maker's leader wasn't there to debut a new device. CTL's new found partnership with Sprint and their deep ties with Google were reason enough to make the trip to CES. Instead, CTL is … [Read more...] about CTL Launches Chrome OS Tablet Ahead Of BETT
Chrome OS Launcher May Soon Be Able To Search For And Install Linux Apps
The entire Crostini (Linux apps on Chromebooks) effort has moved along quite quickly when you think about it. In just 6 short months, we've gone from not having an official option for Linux apps (though Crouton is and was an amazing effort) to seeing a majority of Chromebooks gain baked-in access … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Launcher May Soon Be Able To Search For And Install Linux Apps
New Flag Enables Powerful Feature For Chromebook Files App
If you are a user who's made the transition to Chromebooks from a more standard OS like Mac OS or Windows, file management could be a little different for you. For me, the transition to Chrome OS and the way it handles files took me a bit of time. As I transitioned over, I tended to store lots … [Read more...] about New Flag Enables Powerful Feature For Chromebook Files App
Google Is Officially Killing Chromecast Audio
Ah, Chromecast Audio: the peculiar cousin to the vastly-popular Google Chromecast that never really managed to find a solid footing in the market. While being a fantastic add-on to traditionally "dumb" speakers, the Chromecast Audio never really caught on for the general public. … [Read more...] about Google Is Officially Killing Chromecast Audio
CES 2019: Acer Chromebook 315 (AMD) First Impressions [VIDEO]
It's been nearly a week since Acer dropped the news that they, along with HP, would be debuting one of the industry's first AMD-powered Chromebooks. … [Read more...] about CES 2019: Acer Chromebook 315 (AMD) First Impressions [VIDEO]
