April 1st is right around the corner and one thing is inevitable. Pranks will happen. Some light-hearted fun around the office can be a good thing when done in good taste and frankly, sometimes it's just good to have a laugh. If you're an educator, what better time to have a little fun with your … [Read more...] about Chromebook Classroom: Have Some Fun With Your Students This April Fool’s Day
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Chromebook Accessories: Google’s Got Jokes
Google Cardboard for your new Samsung Chromebook Plus? Yeah, Google's got you covered. Their new line of Chromebook accessories showed up on the Keyword Blog this evening and there's really only one thing to be said; … [Read more...] about Chromebook Accessories: Google’s Got Jokes
Google Gnome: The Backyard Buddy To Your Google Home
Ok, so maybe this ruse is an obvious April Fool's Day prank from Google in a long line of Easter Eggs from the search giant. But, you have to admit, this is pretty stinking funny. When I first spotted the post on the Keyword Blog, I will admit I wasn't completely sure it wasn't legit. … [Read more...] about Google Gnome: The Backyard Buddy To Your Google Home
Urbanears New Speakers: Colorful, “Humanized” and Chromecast Built-in
Urbanears by Zound Industries may not be a brand you're familiar with but the Scandinavian headphone maker has been making audio products since 2009 with the simple purpose; making great headphones for anyone who enjoys music. In their own words: Urbanears promotes a deeper connection to color, … [Read more...] about Urbanears New Speakers: Colorful, “Humanized” and Chromecast Built-in
SOLD: Acer Chromebox CXI2 Upgraded To 128 SSD – 16GB RAM
Well folks, it is that time again! I have some gear ready for sale, and this time it is a Chromebox I've severely upgraded. … [Read more...] about SOLD: Acer Chromebox CXI2 Upgraded To 128 SSD – 16GB RAM
Google Home Support Comes To August Smart Lock
Big news from the world of smart-home devices this week. August, makers of smart locks, doorbell cams and accessories, announced this week the addition of support for the Google Assistant to the 1st and 2nd generation August Smart Locks. … [Read more...] about Google Home Support Comes To August Smart Lock
Use A Chromebook As A Square Register
If you own a coffee shop, gift store, or some other small business that exchanges money on a daily basis, it turns out a Chromebook with a touch screen could be your next option as a point of sale. … [Read more...] about Use A Chromebook As A Square Register
Samsung Galaxy S8, DeX Desktop, & Chromebooks
If you've been online at all today, you've surely seen Samsung's latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S8. It is beautiful and Samsung is doing a few interesting things with it, including a desktop dock called DeX. … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S8, DeX Desktop, & Chromebooks
Android Apps Available In Beta Channel For HP Chromebook 13 G1
I've just recently procured an HP Chromebook 13 G1 for the second time since its release. With a deal we covered a few days ago on refurbished units from Woot!, I couldn't help myself. To make this deal even sweeter, this Chromebook has joined the company of Chromebooks to have Android apps … [Read more...] about Android Apps Available In Beta Channel For HP Chromebook 13 G1
Google Home And WiFi Officially Arrive In The U.K.
Great news for our friends in the United Kingdom. Until now, getting your hands on #madebygoogle devices proved a bit difficult. Consumers were left shopping from U.S. stores with no guarantee of support or warranty for Google Home or Wifi. … [Read more...] about Google Home And WiFi Officially Arrive In The U.K.
Chrome OS 57: Enable PIN Unlock On Your Chromebook
According to the Chrome Releases blog, when Chrome OS 57 rolled out, PIN Unlock became a thing on all Chromebooks. The only problem? It is a bit tough to find. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 57: Enable PIN Unlock On Your Chromebook
New Chromebook ‘Birch’ Joins The Party
Just in case our "big ole list" of upcoming devices wasn't enough to get you salivating, no worries, we've got more. Today's addition to the list comes in the form of another MediaTek MT 8173 Chromebook. … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Birch’ Joins The Party
