François Beaufort is simply on fire of late. It seems each day he is bringing us a new, great feature that is nearing maturity for Chrome OS. As a self-proclaimed Chrome Evangelist (he's now referred to as 'Happiness Evangelist' at this point), we've come to expect news drips like this from … [Read more...] about Team Drive Accessible in Chrome OS Files App
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How To Easily Insert Emoji On Chromebooks
Ah, Emoji: the ubiquitous communication that bridges the digital age with our caveman, wall-etching history. As a form of communication, they have risen to the level of having their own (reportedly terrible) feature film and are used in a variety of ways by a variety of people on a variety of … [Read more...] about How To Easily Insert Emoji On Chromebooks
Android Files Arrive In Chrome OS Files App: How To Get It Working
With all the new features swirling last month around Linux apps on Chromebooks with Crostini, it felt a bit like we'd all temporarily forgotten the original container app solution for Chrome OS: Android. … [Read more...] about Android Files Arrive In Chrome OS Files App: How To Get It Working
Want A $750 Pixelbook? Take Your Pick!
We're still waiting for confirmation from HP as to whether or not the premature release of the Chromebook x2 at Best Buy was in error. Despite some initial bugs, our first impressions of the first Chrome detachable are very positive. I can say, with a fair amount of confidence, it is well worth the … [Read more...] about Want A $750 Pixelbook? Take Your Pick!
The HP Chromebook x2 First Impressions
As some of you might have already seen, the HP Chromebook x2 has been spotted at a handful of Best Buys around the country and those who have pre-ordered the device are finding they have been prompted to head over to their local store and pick up the latest Chromebook on offer from HP. … [Read more...] about The HP Chromebook x2 First Impressions
Deal Alert: ASUS Chromebook Flip C302 For $439
Look, the Pixelbook is a beautifully crafted piece of hardware and sure, the Samsung Chromebook Pro offers the same 3:2 display and a nice little slot for your stylus. Still, if I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. The ASUS Chromebook C302 is one of my favorite Chromebooks, ever. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: ASUS Chromebook Flip C302 For $439
HP Chromebox 2 Available And Shipping, Starting At $199
HP has made good on their delivery date of their latest Chromebox. The HP Chromebox 2 is now listed and available for order at the HP Store although the Celeron and Core i5 models are currently listed as "Out of stock." As expected, four models are on offer at the HP Store and haven't seen any … [Read more...] about HP Chromebox 2 Available And Shipping, Starting At $199
Play Store App On Chromebooks Gets More Native
Back in the early days of Android apps on Chromebooks, most of the overall experience felt completely bolted on. Things worked and things failed, but you could tell very clearly that most Android apps weren't made with Chromebooks as a target. That wasn't surprising, to be honest. The whole … [Read more...] about Play Store App On Chromebooks Gets More Native
Intel/AMD Hybrid Kaby Lake G Comes To Chrome OS
The generation gap between Chromebooks and Windows PCs continues to narrow as Chrome OS begins to leverage current chipsets like the 8th gen Kaby Lake processors from Intel. Devices like the Acer Chromebook Spin 13 will house some of the most powerful mobile CPUs on the market but developers are … [Read more...] about Intel/AMD Hybrid Kaby Lake G Comes To Chrome OS
Google Keep Gets A Few New Features
It is no secret that I've been less than impressed with Google Keep on Chromebooks since stylus inputs became a standard issue thing for Chrome OS. Beginning with the Samsung Chromebook Plus, Google made lots of promises about how useful Keep and pen inputs would be, only to leave the entire … [Read more...] about Google Keep Gets A Few New Features
Acer Quietly Releases A Blue Chromebook 14
I have no idea when and even less idea why but in the midst of announcing an armada of new Chrome devices, Acer has gone and refreshed the Chromebook 14. Sort of. … [Read more...] about Acer Quietly Releases A Blue Chromebook 14
Deal Of The Day: Samsung Chromebook Plus $120 Off
In the market for a great Chromebook? Don't want to spent a truckload of money? Best Buy has a killer deal going on that will score you what is, a year later, still one of the most versatile devices on the market. … [Read more...] about Deal Of The Day: Samsung Chromebook Plus $120 Off
