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
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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]
Deal Alert: The Acer Chromebook Spin 13 Is $699, As It Should Be.
There is a respectable number of premium Chromebooks on the market these days and thanks to ASUS, we have yet-another great option to choose from in the Flip C434. Deciding on a new device can be a difficult task with so many options around the $600-$700 range. A lot of it boils down to personal … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: The Acer Chromebook Spin 13 Is $699, As It Should Be.
CES 2019: ASUS Chromebook Flip C434, CT100 Tablet First Look [VIDEO]
We covered ASUS' announcement of their CES 2019 offerings both before the event and once we landed, so if you want to read more about the 4 education devices, you can head right here. If you'd like to read all the specs and stats of the surprise device - the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 - and … [Read more...] about CES 2019: ASUS Chromebook Flip C434, CT100 Tablet First Look [VIDEO]
Take A 360-Degree Tour Of Google’s Quirky Assistant Ride At CES 2019
Yesterday, CES 2019 officially opened its doors to the public. A couple of hours prior, Google invited the media to their massive booth in the front parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center to showcase some new features headed to the Google Assistant. … [Read more...] about Take A 360-Degree Tour Of Google’s Quirky Assistant Ride At CES 2019
Exclusive: Brydge Debuts First-Ever Wireless Bluetooth Touchpad and Keyboard Made For Chromebooks [VIDEO]
To say we are excited to be breaking this news to the world would be a massive understatement. Proper made-for-Chrome-OS accessories are few and far between, but keyboards and touchpads are not just hard to find, they are impossible to find. The reason? They simply don't exist. Sure, we've … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Brydge Debuts First-Ever Wireless Bluetooth Touchpad and Keyboard Made For Chromebooks [VIDEO]
Google At CES 2019: What’s New With The Assistant?
Even more so than last year, Google has descended on CES with one thing on their mind. Assistant Everywhere! We'll be bringing you hands-on of as many products as we can hunt down but Google has also previewed some really great upcoming features as well as new forms of the Assistant that will … [Read more...] about Google At CES 2019: What’s New With The Assistant?
Giveaway: Follow Chrome Unboxed At CES 2019 And Win Free Stuff!
While we've been on the ground in Las Vegas for a couple days now, CES is actually just getting started - officially - today. There's quite a bit to come still and quite a bit we've already covered. That's just the way of things at this show these days. Manufacturers set up both inside the show … [Read more...] about Giveaway: Follow Chrome Unboxed At CES 2019 And Win Free Stuff!
HP Chromebook 14 (AMD) and x360 14 G1: First Look Hands-On at CES
We just published the initial details on both the first AMD offering from HP and the new, somewhat-unexpected x360 14 G1 just yesterday, but last night we were able to swing by HP's booth and give both of these new Chromebooks a test drive. … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 14 (AMD) and x360 14 G1: First Look Hands-On at CES
ASUS Debuts A Worthy Successor The Chromebook Flip C302
Before I get into and detail what so ever, know that the brief hands-on we had with ASUS' latest flagship device was an early build developer unit and acual real-world performance is still anybody's guess at this point. For that reason, we'll just discuss what we do know about the … [Read more...] about ASUS Debuts A Worthy Successor The Chromebook Flip C302
