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
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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
How To: Enable Developer Mode On A Chromebook Tablet
Chromium developers are busy bringing the Crostini Project and Linux apps into the mainstream Chrome OS experience but that will never deter the tinkerers and hackers who like to find themselves outside of norm. Putting your Chromebook in Developer mode opens up doors to a number of features and … [Read more...] about How To: Enable Developer Mode On A Chromebook Tablet
Do You Know What Apps Have Access To Your Gmail? Here’s How to Find and Remove Them
If you've been on the internet at all in the past few days, you've no doubt seen the stories from many major news outlets warning you that Google's Gmail is susceptible to 3rd party app developers snooping through your email. With what Facebook has been through in recent months and our collective … [Read more...] about Do You Know What Apps Have Access To Your Gmail? Here’s How to Find and Remove Them
Deal Alert: Acer Chromebook 14 For Work For $179!
If $500 is your budget, yesterday's deal on the 64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro is probably going to be your best bet unless Amazon Prime Day brings us a better deal. We'll just have to wait until the 16th to get the details on the deals. If you're looking to score a great deal on a more-than-capable … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Acer Chromebook 14 For Work For $179!
64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro On Clearance At Best Buy
Samsung has started to make some serious waves in the Chrome OS arena since the launch of the flagship Chromebooks Pro and Plus nearly a year and a half ago. Recently, we saw the unexpected arrival of Version 2 of Chromebook Plus and just last week an even more confounding "refresh" of the aging … [Read more...] about 64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro On Clearance At Best Buy
