Secondary monitors are a great aid to productivity, especially for devices with screens smaller than 15 inches. Extra screen real estate gives users the ability to see multiple pages of info, work between the two, and avoid moving windows around to do so. While a second-screen setup has been … [Read more...] about How To Use A USB 3.0 Monitor With A Chromebook [video]
App of the Week: Soundtrap
Soundtrap is a cloud-based digital audio workstation(DAW) that allows you to create and record music online. The app allows you to collaborate with other musicians anytime, anywhere. It works across multiple platforms including Chrome OS, Mac, Windows, Linux as well as Android devices. Since all of … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Soundtrap
GPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
We've reported pretty extensively on the device/baseboard combo of 'Gru' and 'Kevin' and while there are plenty of knowns, there are still lots of unknowns. Today, however, we can add in a new piece of the puzzle. … [Read more...] about GPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
Ookla Adds Official Speedtest Extension for Chrome
Speedtest by Ookla is pretty much the go-to tool for testing internet connection speeds. Their web-based Speedtest has become, for the most part, the industry standard. Its popularity and widespread use have even birthed Speedtest Awards, which uses the results from testing to present a list of … [Read more...] about Ookla Adds Official Speedtest Extension for Chrome
Acer Chromebase 24 Review
The Acer Chromebase 24, overall, is an exercise in safety. There's no innovation or taken risks, but there are also very few misses as a result. A solid build, solid performer, and overall 'pretty good' experience makes this device a forgettable one, but a functional one as well. For our review, … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebase 24 Review
Chrome OS 52 Arrives on Stable Channel
Chrome OS has updated to version 52 on the Stable channel. As usual,the new version brings with it a handful of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements. As posted on the Chrome Release Blog yesterday, Chrome OS 52 also brings with it these notable changes. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 52 Arrives on Stable Channel
‘Elm’ Looks To Be the Acer Chromebook R13: Coming Soon
It looks as if our reports of the device codenamed 'Elm' have come to fruition. It has been outed by Roland Quandt (via Liliputing) that the Chromebook R13 by Acer is coming soon. … [Read more...] about ‘Elm’ Looks To Be the Acer Chromebook R13: Coming Soon
Could Project Soli Be the Next Evolution in Chromebooks?
[youtube id="0QNiZfSsPc0" align="center" mode="normal" autoplay="no"] As reported earlier today by +Robby Payne, hover track pad technology is now being tested in Chrome OS. If you haven't had a chance, check out the original article here. One of our readers, +Dominic Powell, was so kind to point … [Read more...] about Could Project Soli Be the Next Evolution in Chromebooks?
Hover-Enabled Trackpads Coming to Chromebooks
Yes, you read that correctly. In this latest commit, uncovered by our very own +Gabriel Brangers, we see very clear language surrounding the imminent arrival of "hover-enabled touchpads" coming to Chrome OS. Here is some of that language:...we're beginning to get hover-enabled touchpads. For these … [Read more...] about Hover-Enabled Trackpads Coming to Chromebooks
Setup Up Smart Lock On Your Chromebook
Setting up Smart Lock on your Chromebook allows you to sign in or unlock your device with one click. With your Android phone nearby, there's no need for repeatedly inputting your password. I personally like this feature because I am on the go a lot. Logging in and out of my Chromebook countless … [Read more...] about Setup Up Smart Lock On Your Chromebook
Casting Now Works From Android Apps on Chromebooks
We have confirmed that casting is now enabled and works from many of the Android apps you would normally use as casting apps. While Android Apps have been around on a few devices for a little while, Chromecast support was lacking up until now. There are great apps that aren't quite as great without … [Read more...] about Casting Now Works From Android Apps on Chromebooks
Gestures: Everything You Didn’t Know Your Chromebook Could Do
If you have used a Chromebook for any amount of time, I'm sure you've familiarized yourself with Chrome's somewhat unique track pad gestures. I, myself, was a devoted Windows user for the better part of two decades and avoided Apple products like the plague. The only time I ever touched a MacBook … [Read more...] about Gestures: Everything You Didn’t Know Your Chromebook Could Do
