I wrote an article not too long ago proposing what could be an app ecosystem by a 3rd party inside of Chrome OS made by Samsung. The idea that OEMs could differentiate their Chromebook experiences based on pre-loaded Android apps is an interesting one, but one question remained. What if I don't … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro: Bloat Will Be Removable
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Black Friday Deal Unboxing: Samsung Chromebook 3
There are quite a few low-end Chromebooks that come and go over time. There are many of them we've not unboxed and reviewed, but the Samsung is different. Low-cost, affordable, cheap...call it what you like. This particular low-end Chromebook is widely available and already affordable. It's … [Read more...] about Black Friday Deal Unboxing: Samsung Chromebook 3
Android Games On A Chromebook With Bluetooth Controller: Modern Combat 5 [Video]
Yesterday, we talked briefly about how well Android games can run on Chromebooks that have the Play Store enabled. Today, I want to show you this in motion on a big screen with the settings cranked all the way up. … [Read more...] about Android Games On A Chromebook With Bluetooth Controller: Modern Combat 5 [Video]
Google Play Music Unveils New Design And AI Suggestions
This morning as I logged into my Chromebook and fired up my ever-present apps, I was met with a slightly shocking new interface when Google Play music loaded up. So far, I like it! … [Read more...] about Google Play Music Unveils New Design And AI Suggestions
Playing Games On A Chromebook Is Great With Android Apps And Bluetooth Controllers
Since I began using a Chromebook 5 years ago, the one thing I'd conceded was the idea of playing games for any reasonable amount of time on a Chrome OS device. Sure, web games are fun for a few minutes, but any real games (as real as they get for me at my age, anyway) were far out of the realm of … [Read more...] about Playing Games On A Chromebook Is Great With Android Apps And Bluetooth Controllers
Acer Chromebook 14 For $229: Why Costco’s Black Friday Deal Is Tough To Beat
We've come across some really good deals on Chrome devices to take advantage of this holiday shopping season. You can check out all the goodies here. One device in particular may be the best bargain you can find and here's why we think so. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 14 For $229: Why Costco’s Black Friday Deal Is Tough To Beat
Chromecast, Chromebooks & More: Black Friday Deals On Awesome Tech
Ready or not, holiday shopping season is upon us. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and month-long deals are about to be in full swing. We've found some sweet deals on Chromebooks, Chromecast, surround sound and even cast-enabled TVs and we wanted to share. … [Read more...] about Chromecast, Chromebooks & More: Black Friday Deals On Awesome Tech
Chromecast and Google Home Power On Your TV With Your Voice
There is a little-known technology that exists on a lot of TVs out there called CEC. It shows up and is helpful in ways most people either take for granted or simply don't realize. Today, I want to show you how to use it to do something really cool. … [Read more...] about Chromecast and Google Home Power On Your TV With Your Voice
Chrome Celebrates 2 Billion Active Installs
The annual Chrome Developer Summit is just wrapping up and over the next few days we will be reporting on all that's new and upcoming in the world of Chrome. … [Read more...] about Chrome Celebrates 2 Billion Active Installs
Google Daydream View VR Headset Now Shipping
Announced back at Google's 10/4 hardware event, the Daydream View is now shipping. While it is made for phones, not Chromebooks, this little device should stay on everyone's radar. Let me explain why. … [Read more...] about Google Daydream View VR Headset Now Shipping
Chromebooks Get Faster As Windows Laptops Get Slower: Phelps Face
I'm sure you've seen the ads by this point. Microsoft's newest spokesman, Jim Parsons (Sheldon from Big Bang Theory) sidled up to Michael Phelps, urging him to upgrade his slowing PC so that he can do things like play 4K video. The commercials are witty and entertaining, but only highlight one … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Faster As Windows Laptops Get Slower: Phelps Face
Samsung Chromebook Pro’s 3:2 Display: Why It Matters
For about a decade, widescreen monitors have been the de facto standard for most laptops and desktop screens. Their aspect ratios have changed here and there, but the widescreen display has been a long-standing staple in our collective computing concious for long enough to simply become … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro’s 3:2 Display: Why It Matters
