Well folks, the transition is officially underway. While we've been reporting on the upcoming appearance of the Google Assistant on the upcoming Chromebook 'Eve', we've been waiting for signs of a full-blown takeover by Google Assistant to come along. We were clued in that the transition … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Say Hello To Assistant, Goodbye To “OK Google”
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Google Home Plus Philips Hue Equals Big Savings
If you're ready to take your smart-home to the next level, Best Buy has a deal that's tough to beat. They have teamed up with Google and Philips Hue to bring shoppers a package deal that will save them $100. Right now, you can pick up the Google Home smart-speaker and the Philips Hue Color … [Read more...] about Google Home Plus Philips Hue Equals Big Savings
New Chromebook App Launcher Getting Closer
A couple of weeks back we shared a sneak-peek of a new app launcher developers were experimenting with in the Chrome OS Canary channel. At that time, the new, Android style launcher was hidden behind a flag simply labeled #enable-fullscreen-app-list. Check out the video below if you haven't … [Read more...] about New Chromebook App Launcher Getting Closer
Chromebook Deals Just In Time For Back To School
Summer may just be getting fully under way but for millions of K-12 kids, the end of July means the 2017-2018 school year is right around the corner. If you're in the market to get some new technology for the student in your life, we've gathered up some deals just in time for back-to-school. Acer … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals Just In Time For Back To School
Securly Brings Free Chromebook Filtering To U.S. Schools
Securly has become the industry leader in cloud-based, web filtering services for K-12 educational institutions. In 2013, Securly set out to create a different type of safe-web experience for students by combining ease of use with a platform that educators and parents can control … [Read more...] about Securly Brings Free Chromebook Filtering To U.S. Schools
Samsung Chromebook Pro Finally Gets Chrome OS 59
Though most Chromebooks received an update to Chrome OS 59 all the way back on June 9th, there were a few left out of the first wave of updates. The Samsung Chromebook Pro was one of them. As it is my daily driver, I've been on the lookout for this update pretty regularly. In all honesty, the … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Finally Gets Chrome OS 59
Chromebook ‘Snappy’ Will Have A Backlit Keyboard
Before we dig into the details of our latest finding I have to take a moment to make a correction from a previous article and admit a mistake on my part. All the way back in December, I had reported that the upcoming Chromebook 'Snappy' was most definitely a new Lenovo Yoga device. Developed beside … [Read more...] about Chromebook ‘Snappy’ Will Have A Backlit Keyboard
Chromebook Stylus Getting Buttons
We've known about 'Eve' getting a more advanced stylus for only a couple weeks, but the details have been a bit sparse. What we are seeing today sheds a bit of light on more functionality coming to Chromebook pens in general. While this commit isn't necessarily for 'Eve', it is bringing button … [Read more...] about Chromebook Stylus Getting Buttons
Setting Up A Chrome OS Managed Kiosk Is Easier Than Ever
https://youtu.be/62wo27eeg8w Since the arrival of Chromebooks and Chrome OS, managed devices have always been a part of the landscape. The ability to manage many devices remotely and with relative ease has long been a sustaining reason Chromebooks have fared so well in schools. As … [Read more...] about Setting Up A Chrome OS Managed Kiosk Is Easier Than Ever
Google Assistant For Chromebooks – Keyboard Shortcuts & Settings
It's never been a better time to be a fan of Chrome OS. With many new Chromebooks in the pipeline and the features being added to Chrome OS expanding exponentially, it's an exciting space to be in right now. We have been tracking the development of the Google Assistant coming to Chromebooks for … [Read more...] about Google Assistant For Chromebooks – Keyboard Shortcuts & Settings
Chromebooks Getting Lock Screen Note Apps
The Samsung Chromebook Pro and Plus ushered in a new era for Chrome OS with their onboard stylus. As great as this new addition is, it looks like developers are working to leverage the new-found popularity by adding some great new features to our favorite operating system. The Chromium … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting Lock Screen Note Apps
How To Set Up Fingerprint Unlock On Your Chromebook
It recently came to our attention that Samsung is now touting the ability to use the fingerprint sensor on your Galaxy phone to unlock your Windows device. For Chromebook users, this is not a new thing at all. As a matter of fact, it's been around for over 2 years in Chrome OS. We talked about … [Read more...] about How To Set Up Fingerprint Unlock On Your Chromebook
