Google's Chromebook Pixel 2(2015) appears to have officially seen its final days. Amid much speculation as to why the Pixel 2 has been out of stock for almost a month, the high-end device had recently been removed from the Pixel landing page, leaving only the Pixel C. Now, according to Venture Beat, … [Read more...] about Google Says “So Long” to the Chromebook Pixel 2
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CTL To Release 2 New Rugged Touchscreen Chromebooks
Designed for the Education Sector, CTL's newest Chromebooks are set to launch in mid-September and come packed with great features for a reasonable $269 price tag. CTL's portfolio of Chrome OS devices continues to grow, and the addition of the NL61T and NL61TX continue CTL's momentum in the … [Read more...] about CTL To Release 2 New Rugged Touchscreen Chromebooks
How To Side Load Android Apps Onto Your Chromebook
Now that Android Apps are available on a handful of Chromebooks running Chrome OS 53 (the ASUS Chromebook Flip, Acer Chromebook R11, and the 2015 Chromebook Pixel), users like myself have already run into some issues with apps that show up in the Play Store as "not compatible with your … [Read more...] about How To Side Load Android Apps Onto Your Chromebook
Why Google’s End of Life Policy for Chromebooks Isn’t a Big Deal
As I'm sure many of you have heard, Google has recently announced an updated official End of Life(EOL) Policy for Chromebooks. While the EOL has been in place since 2014, it has been a hot topic as of late. To put it breifly, devices that reach 5 years from production date will no longer receive … [Read more...] about Why Google’s End of Life Policy for Chromebooks Isn’t a Big Deal
Google’s Pixel LS May be Gone for Good
Last week we reported on the "out of stock" status of the Chromebook Pixel(2015) and what the possible implications may be as to why. Today, a new piece of the puzzle has been added. In a post from +Wiktor Olejniczak (Witus13), it appears that Google's premium Chromebook has been removed from the … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel LS May be Gone for Good
What Are Commits? And Why Do We Refer To Them So Much?
First things first: I'm not a programmer. I design and build websites for a living. Coding with CSS, PHP, and HTML for most of the day doesn't really put me into software or hardware development territory, so I'm a bit outside my depth with Git Repositories, commits and so forth. We here at … [Read more...] about What Are Commits? And Why Do We Refer To Them So Much?
Slice Watch Chrome Extension for the Smart Shopper
The creators of Slice, an all-in-one package tracking app, are now making it easier to save money at some of your favorite retail websites. Their new Chrome extension, Slice Watch, will notify you by email when an item you have saved drops in price. Slice has already made a name for itself with its … [Read more...] about Slice Watch Chrome Extension for the Smart Shopper
Convertible vs Tablet: Why I’m Siding With The 360-Degree
With the impending arrival of Android Apps on Chrome OS, we've uncovered the first few of many devices sure to come along in the coming months. As apps become a mainstay of the Chrome OS experience, it only makes sense that OEMs will begin throwing their hats into the ring in attempts to get a piece … [Read more...] about Convertible vs Tablet: Why I’m Siding With The 360-Degree
‘Kevin’ Officially Outed As 360-Degree Convertible
We've posted quite a bit about 'Kevin' and made a few assumptions based on the commits in the past. One of those assumptions was the fact that it looked apparent that 'Kevin' will be a 360-degree, convertible device. While we hadn't seen any hard evidence for this, it seemed likely. … [Read more...] about ‘Kevin’ Officially Outed As 360-Degree Convertible
Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebook 13 Review
The Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebook 13 is a solid, well-rounded, well-built slice of moderation. That's not a knock. It's just the way I feel after having used it for some time now. This device doesn't offend at any turn, but never seems to really grab your attention. Everything stays safe, good, … [Read more...] about Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebook 13 Review
App of the Week: Dayboard New Tab Page
Dayboard is a task management extension for Chrome that gives users a minimal to-do list in your browser page to help stay focused on daily priorities. The extension is based on the premise that the majority of distractions come when switching between tasks and opening new tabs. The daily task list … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Dayboard New Tab Page
Chrome Apps Being Slowly Phased Out For Windows, Mac OS and Linux
From a post on Google's Chromium Blog today, it appears that over the next couple of years Chrome Apps will be phased out for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux users. This move comes at a time when web technologies have moved to a point that the 'need' for Chrome Apps is no longer very strong. According to … [Read more...] about Chrome Apps Being Slowly Phased Out For Windows, Mac OS and Linux
