Last week we talked about trackpad gestures on your Chromebook. Today we are going to cover a few keyboard shortcuts you can use to make your Chrome experience even more productive. While I'm sure most of your are familiar with the traditional shortcuts(i.e., ctrl+c to copy, ctrl+v to paste, ctrl+a … [Read more...] about Quick Tips: Keyboard Shortcuts for Your Chromebook
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Chrome OS 53 Lands In Beta Channel
According to the Chrome Releases Blog, the Beta Channel of Chrome OS has now been updated to 53.0.2785.36 (Platform version: 8530.35.0). This update brings along with it a few very interesting things. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 53 Lands In Beta Channel
Chromebooks: Why I’m a Believer
May I rant for a moment? I will admit, a bit ashamedly, my first experience with a Chromebook was met with a fair amount of doubt and a dash of apprehension. At the time, I was working for a major Automobile group in Central Kentucky and was rarely more than an arms reach away from my Lenovo … [Read more...] about Chromebooks: Why I’m a Believer
Charles Schwab Implementing Chromebooks
Chromebooks have had a slow and arduous fight to gain market share in the business sector. Companies have long relied on network capabilities and software designed for platforms that have longer track records. Those days may soon be coming to an end. … [Read more...] about Charles Schwab Implementing Chromebooks
Android Apps Run Smooth: Even On Slow Processors [video]
When the Google Play Store was announced for Chromebooks, we were collectively excited. Productivity and gaming have some definite holes for Chrome OS, and the idea that Android Apps could bridge that gap is quite amazing. We've talked at length about this around here (and will continue to), so … [Read more...] about Android Apps Run Smooth: Even On Slow Processors [video]
How To Use A USB 3.0 Monitor With A Chromebook [video]
Secondary monitors are a great aid to productivity, especially for devices with screens smaller than 15 inches. Extra screen real estate gives users the ability to see multiple pages of info, work between the two, and avoid moving windows around to do so. While a second-screen setup has been … [Read more...] about How To Use A USB 3.0 Monitor With A Chromebook [video]
App of the Week: Soundtrap
Soundtrap is a cloud-based digital audio workstation(DAW) that allows you to create and record music online. The app allows you to collaborate with other musicians anytime, anywhere. It works across multiple platforms including Chrome OS, Mac, Windows, Linux as well as Android devices. Since all of … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Soundtrap
GPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
We've reported pretty extensively on the device/baseboard combo of 'Gru' and 'Kevin' and while there are plenty of knowns, there are still lots of unknowns. Today, however, we can add in a new piece of the puzzle. … [Read more...] about GPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
Ookla Adds Official Speedtest Extension for Chrome
Speedtest by Ookla is pretty much the go-to tool for testing internet connection speeds. Their web-based Speedtest has become, for the most part, the industry standard. Its popularity and widespread use have even birthed Speedtest Awards, which uses the results from testing to present a list of … [Read more...] about Ookla Adds Official Speedtest Extension for Chrome
Acer Chromebase 24 Review
The Acer Chromebase 24, overall, is an exercise in safety. There's no innovation or taken risks, but there are also very few misses as a result. A solid build, solid performer, and overall 'pretty good' experience makes this device a forgettable one, but a functional one as well. For our review, … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebase 24 Review
Chrome OS 52 Arrives on Stable Channel
Chrome OS has updated to version 52 on the Stable channel. As usual,the new version brings with it a handful of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements. As posted on the Chrome Release Blog yesterday, Chrome OS 52 also brings with it these notable changes. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 52 Arrives on Stable Channel
‘Elm’ Looks To Be the Acer Chromebook R13: Coming Soon
It looks as if our reports of the device codenamed 'Elm' have come to fruition. It has been outed by Roland Quandt (via Liliputing) that the Chromebook R13 by Acer is coming soon. … [Read more...] about ‘Elm’ Looks To Be the Acer Chromebook R13: Coming Soon
