For the life of me, I do not understand why any Chromebook manufacturer would make a device exclusive to one particular retailer especially when that retailer is Best Buy. Don't get me wrong, I frequent the electronics superstore and often times, I come across some pretty good deals. Mostly, for me … [Read more...] about Save $70 On This “Certified” HP Chromebook x2
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Chrome Deploys Broader Site Isolation. The Cost? Just A Little RAM
As new variants of the dreaded Spectre CPU vulnerability have come to light, developers are making moves to patch and protect against the attacks. The core updates from Intel include a patch to thwart the now fourth Spectre variant but users who enable the fix have been warned that CPU performance … [Read more...] about Chrome Deploys Broader Site Isolation. The Cost? Just A Little RAM
Shop ebay And Get A Free Google Home Mini
Unless you've been under a rock for the past week, you're probably aware that Amazon's annual Prime Day shenanigans will soon be upon us. Thirty-hours of Prime Member exclusive deals will begin Monday the 16th and we'll be sharing all the best Chromebook and related deals as they arrive so you don't … [Read more...] about Shop ebay And Get A Free Google Home Mini
CTL Spain Brings The Chromebox CBX1 To Greater Europe
CEO Erik Stromquist and the team at CTL have been burning the midnight oil getting supply lines up and running for the Chromebox CBX1. Just last month, Erik shared with me a close-up look at the new Kaby Lake Chromebox along with some candid shots of his team prepping the first shipments of the … [Read more...] about CTL Spain Brings The Chromebox CBX1 To Greater Europe
“Swipe To Switch” Wallpapers Coming To Chromebooks
More fresh news from François Beaufort and the world of Chrome OS. As tablets and detachables become more prevalant, touch-friendly features and Android-centric UIs are making themselves at home in the Chromebook ecosystem. The refreshed wallpaper picker for Chrome OS is still behind a flag in … [Read more...] about “Swipe To Switch” Wallpapers Coming To Chromebooks
Chrome OS Adds Android App Shortcuts In Dev Channel
Chrome OS continues to evolve at a quickening pace with new features, greater capabilities and competitive hardware. While it is amazing to see our beloved OS come into its own, most days it's hard to keep track of all that's shiny and new. Android apps, Linux apps, Material design and even more, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Adds Android App Shortcuts In Dev Channel
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 First Impressions
The newest member of the Samsung Chromebook family is upon us, and as we've had it in-hand for a few days, we thought it time to give everyone a few first impressions after spending a day or two working from the device. To be honest, we're refining how we do these videos still, so I'm going to … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 First Impressions
HP Service Document Reveals 5 Chromebook X2 Models And UK Keyboard
When I spoke with my contacts at HP a few weeks back, they were a tad evasive about whether or not they were making variants of the recently released HP Chromebook x2. One thing they did make clear was the fact that the only model currently available (the $599, Core m3) was never intended to have a … [Read more...] about HP Service Document Reveals 5 Chromebook X2 Models And UK Keyboard
Save Big On Chromecast And Google Home At BH Photo
Google has launched a basketful of discounts in their store to get you some summer savings but BH Photo has created a massive list of bundles on Home and Chromecast devices that can save you even more if you're in the market. … [Read more...] about Save Big On Chromecast And Google Home At BH Photo
Detachable Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Gets Backlit Keyboard
If we could pinpoint one particular feature (or lack thereof) on the HP Chromebook x2 that is the biggest gripe of consumers it has to be the mysteriously missing backlit keyboard. As I have stated on multiple occasions, I don't find this to be a deal breaker for the world's first detachable … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Gets Backlit Keyboard
Google Duo Video Chat App Working on Select Chromebooks
The folks over at XDA Developers discovered a fun new feature in Google Duo just a few days ago that allows users to log in and use the video chat service on Android tablets in addition to the already-supported Android phones. … [Read more...] about Google Duo Video Chat App Working on Select Chromebooks
Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Review
We've known for some time the day would come where we would review the world's first Chrome OS-powered tablet. We weren't exactly sure who would make it or what it would look like in the end, but we knew it was coming. With both convertibles and detachables making it to market before it, the Acer … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Review
