Sure, sure, the Google Pixel 2 has a fancy way of listening to the environment for songs playing around you and displaying the song title and artist right on your lock screen. But, what has been sorely missing since the Google Assistant came into existence is the ability to find a song upon request. … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Can Identify What Music Is Playing With Google Assistant
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Fix Rolling Out For “Uncertified” Chromebooks
The rollout of Chrome OS 62 caused a minor hiccup for many users including those enjoying Google's new Pixelbook. Long story short, Pixelbook owners along with a number of other devices were reporting that their devices were showing up as "uncertified" in the Play Store settings. … [Read more...] about Fix Rolling Out For “Uncertified” Chromebooks
Black Friday Preview: Target Has Deals On Google Home And Chromecast
Black Friday is rapidly approaching and retailers are gearing up to make the most of the holiday shopping extravaganza. Today, Target has launched their Black Friday circular including a few items you can pick up today. … [Read more...] about Black Friday Preview: Target Has Deals On Google Home And Chromecast
Bug Report: Android App Display Size Issues
While this particular bug won't affect every Chromebook user out there, I'd say it will affect many. If you use Android apps and ever change the orientation of your device while in tablet mode, this bug is for you. So, let's look at what we're even discussing here (I honestly had not used this … [Read more...] about Bug Report: Android App Display Size Issues
Acer Chromebook 15 Pentium Gets Price Slash From Best Buy
Acer's latest rendition of the 15.6" Chromebook brings with it some major upgrades from previous year's models and with less than a month of sales under its belt, Best Buy has slashed the price on the already affordable, Pentium-powered device. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 15 Pentium Gets Price Slash From Best Buy
64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro Pops Up At Best Buy But Is It Worth It?
Now that Google's Pixelbook is making its rounds in the hands of users everywhere, we're left wondering "what's next for the world of Chrome OS?" We now know there is a more powerful Samsung Chromebook Pro soon to come and ASUS has finally launched another configuration of my personal favorite, … [Read more...] about 64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro Pops Up At Best Buy But Is It Worth It?
Google’s Coming To CES – New Chromebooks Inbound?
Holiday shopping may be the hot topic for most as Thanksgiving and Black Friday rapidly approach but CES 2018 is right around the corner. Thousands of companies have already been making preparations to converge on Las Vegas in just two short months to dazzle the world with the best the tech world … [Read more...] about Google’s Coming To CES – New Chromebooks Inbound?
Chromebooks: Why We Still Need Linux Via Crouton
First things first: I am fully-aware that Chrome OS is built on the Linux kernel and that the title of this article is a bit of a misnomer. If you are checking this article out, however, you likely already know this as well and realize I needed a title that quickly got the point across that I feel … [Read more...] about Chromebooks: Why We Still Need Linux Via Crouton
Netflix on Chromebooks Is Working Again
Just yesterday we reported on an issue happening with the overall-positive Chrome OS 62 update that caused some pretty serious issues. In general, the main issue we're seeing causes Chromebooks with the Play Store to appear as uncertified in the eyes of Google Play. This led to some apps simply … [Read more...] about Netflix on Chromebooks Is Working Again
Acer Chromebook 15 Unboxing & Hands On
In the post-Pixelbook era, I was really interested to see what my reactions would be to the first Chromebook that crossed my desk. That first Chromebook? The new Acer Chromebook 15. My reaction? Very good! … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 15 Unboxing & Hands On
Chromebook Deals: Costco Gears Up For Black Friday
Black Friday is approaching rapidly and like last year, Costco is offering weekly and monthly deals leading up to the busiest shopping day of the year. … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: Costco Gears Up For Black Friday
CTL Launches Free 2-Way Shipping For Chromebook Repairs
Beaverton, OR | November 3, 2017 - CTLⓇ, a leading Education Chromebook manufacturer and 1:1 solution provider, announced that it will expand its standard first year warranty for qualified education customers to include 2-way cross shipping for in-warranty Chromebook repairs. … [Read more...] about CTL Launches Free 2-Way Shipping For Chromebook Repairs
