We are seeing a lot of changes to our beloved Chrome operating system as of late. From the slow rollout of Android Apps, new form-factors, and extensive Material Design changes, Chromebooks have certainly come a long way in just a few, short years. This week, we are seeing what could be a new … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting Fresh OOBE Look
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HP x360 Chromebook 11 Unboxing
https://youtu.be/QJ5WM3kstwc The HP x360 Chromebook 11 comes to our office via HP's own store, so we opted for the 8GB/64GB configuration for our testing. What's that mean? Well, it means that my expectations were a bit high, to be honest with you. Consider the spec sheet: Intel … [Read more...] about HP x360 Chromebook 11 Unboxing
Android Apps And Chrome OS: What This Means for Tablets
Google had been toying around with the idea of Android apps for Chromebooks since last year's I/O conference in San Francisco. After a myriad of hit-and-miss trials, we finally got a proper feel of Android on Chrome OS with the spring release of Samsung's Chromebook Pro. Although the Android apps … [Read more...] about Android Apps And Chrome OS: What This Means for Tablets
Chromebook Avatars Get Animated
In the ever-evolving world that is Material Design, developers are constantly tweaking, changing and update features in and outside of Chrome OS. One of the latest additions to the Canary Channel comes in the form of new Avatar options for users. Avatars, or account pictures, are the small … [Read more...] about Chromebook Avatars Get Animated
Chromebook Classroom: Netop Vision Puts Teachers In Control
Chromebook management can be a daunting task for IT administrators as well as the educators who teach with the devices on a daily basis. Juggling thousands of devices and policies that can vary greatly depending on the class takes constant work and monitoring. Not to mention the ongoing contact with … [Read more...] about Chromebook Classroom: Netop Vision Puts Teachers In Control
Acer Unveils Skylake Chromebook 11 Teased At Computex
At the end of May, Acer teased us with a new device that looked to be the successor to their popular Acer Chromebook 11 lineup. However, the 11.6" rugged device wasn't your run-of-the-mill, mid-range Chromebook. Housed inside the latest Chromebook 11 is the powerful, Skylake series of processors … [Read more...] about Acer Unveils Skylake Chromebook 11 Teased At Computex
Chromebooks Getting New Much-Needed Files App Feature
In addition to the ability to pinch zoom via the trackpad, this feature should also be filed under 'why wasn't this already a thing?' Don't get me wrong, this feature isn't exactly a core function. The functional part of it has always worked fine, but the inability to do this simple task has … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting New Much-Needed Files App Feature
Chromecast Hotspot Streaming Soon To Return
If you happen to be a frequent Chromecast user, you may have used your streaming dongle in tangent with the mobile hotspot on your phone as some point. Unfortunately, an update to Google Play Services in early June broke that ability. To clarify, what we're talking about here is the … [Read more...] about Chromecast Hotspot Streaming Soon To Return
Chromebook Deals: Last Minute Back-To-School Savings
The 2017-2018 school year is gearing up and we've rounded up some last-minute deals for that student in your life. If you're looking to pick up a new Chromebook, here's a few that might fit the budget just in time the semester. Acer Chromebook R11 If you are looking to score a great deal on a … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: Last Minute Back-To-School Savings
Allo For Web Getting Very Close To Launch
As the months have passed since Google's Allo messenger was released, I've become increasingly interested in using it daily. For me, the main thing standing in the way of becoming a daily Allo user (and requesting that others I chat with do the same) has been the lack of a desktop … [Read more...] about Allo For Web Getting Very Close To Launch
Google Home Preview Program: What It Is & How To Get It
Google provided a Preview Program last September for the Chromecast, allowing early updates for broader field testing before rolling out a firmware update. That program is still up and running, and looks to be joined by a similar setup for Google Home. What's The Reason? In a nutshell, this is … [Read more...] about Google Home Preview Program: What It Is & How To Get It
Chromebooks Getting Pinch To Zoom Trackpad Support
I'd say we could all agree this should be filed under "Why wasn't this already a thing?" With Chromebooks having a well-developed trackpad and most of the gestures you need, something as simple as a pinch zoom seems like it would already be available. Let's not forget the silky-smooth … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting Pinch To Zoom Trackpad Support
