We just received our Google Wifi and have been seriously excited about getting it all set up and running here in the office where we can truly tax its performance. The results will follow in a review, but for now, check out the video of a beautifully-boxed device that sets up as easy as anything … [Read more...] about Google Wifi Unboxing and Setup
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Miss Cyber Monday? The Acer Chromebook R13 Can Still Be Yours
Undoubtedly one of the hottest Chromebooks of the holiday shopping season, the Acer Chromebook R13 with 64GB of storage is finally beginning to see more availability at retailers around the globe. If you happened to miss the Cyber Monday deals on the convertible, all-aluminum beauty you're in … [Read more...] about Miss Cyber Monday? The Acer Chromebook R13 Can Still Be Yours
SOLD: Buy A ‘LIKE NEW’ HP Chromebook 13 G1 for $399 – From Chrome Unboxed
As we see many, many Chromebooks come and go around here, I thought we'd try something a bit different with the HP Chromebook 13 G1 we have here. It is in 'like new' condition and has all original packaging and charger along with it. … [Read more...] about SOLD: Buy A ‘LIKE NEW’ HP Chromebook 13 G1 for $399 – From Chrome Unboxed
Holiday Deal Alert: Chromecast Is $25 At Office Depot
It's the holiday season and we are in full swing! While deals come and go, this one (and others before it) makes for a great gift at a super-low price. Useful, cool, tech-infused stocking stuffers? Yes! … [Read more...] about Holiday Deal Alert: Chromecast Is $25 At Office Depot
Chromebooks In The Classroom Get Simplified Login With Clever Badge
https://youtu.be/NOw3K68Qi9s Last weekend educators and developers around the globe gathered online for the #educationonair event hosted by Google. Their purpose? To inspire, educate and collaborate on innovative ways that technology can enhance the learning environment of our students as well as … [Read more...] about Chromebooks In The Classroom Get Simplified Login With Clever Badge
5 Ways To Boost Productivity Using Chrome OS
In October, Google launched the latest release of Chrome OS – OS version 54. With it, came a variety of new features and improvements for the platform. But the most notable addition, is the update laid the foundation for a future release, Chrome OS 55 which will drop very, very soon. Several … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Boost Productivity Using Chrome OS
Chromebooks Make Phone Calls? T-mobile’s ‘Digits’ Will Make It Possible
T-mobile has announced a new service called Digits that will allow its customers to use their phone numbers across all their devices, taking phone calls and making texts from whatever screen is in front of them at the time. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Make Phone Calls? T-mobile’s ‘Digits’ Will Make It Possible
Epson Printers Coming Back Online With Google Cloud Print
Just hours after reporting on an apparent bug affecting Epson printers using Google Cloud Print it appears that users on social channels are reporting their printers are beginning to come back on line. One of our own readers shared that his Epson WF-3640 is among the devices that have started to … [Read more...] about Epson Printers Coming Back Online With Google Cloud Print
Affordable Chromecast Audio Speaker: Sony h.ear Go Review
Today, we are taking a quick look at Sony's h.ear go wireless speaker. This device comes equiped with not only bluetooth, but Chromecast Audio casting ability baked right in. What that means for users is without any extra, wired attachments, we get clean, clear, casted audio over wifi with … [Read more...] about Affordable Chromecast Audio Speaker: Sony h.ear Go Review
Google Cloud Print Shutting Down Epson Printers
Printing from Chromebooks and Chrome OS devices has been a hot-button issues since the inception of Google Cloud Print in the spring of 2010. For the most part, Google's cloud-based printing protocol has worked almost seamlessly for users with the proper printing hardware. Alas, nothing works … [Read more...] about Google Cloud Print Shutting Down Epson Printers
Samsung Chromebook Pro Not Alone: Many Stylus-Enabled Chromebooks Coming
While we are all eagerly awaiting the full arrival of the Samsung Chromebook Pro, it looks like there are many more stylus-toting Chromebooks on the horizon. Though we've talked about 'Caroline' (the Samsung Chromebook Pro's Skylake sibling) and 'Pbody' (what is surely the Lenovo Yoga Book) at … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Not Alone: Many Stylus-Enabled Chromebooks Coming
Google’s Chrome 55 Hasn’t Killed Flash, Yet
Adobe Flash has had its days numbered for some time now. The resource heavy, often vulnerable multimedia plugin is being systematically eliminated from web browsers across the board. In early August of this year Google announced that they would, along with other major internet browsing platforms, … [Read more...] about Google’s Chrome 55 Hasn’t Killed Flash, Yet
