ChromeOS 125 is here, and if you're unboxing a shiny new Chromebook Plus or power-washing your device, you'll notice a few pages during the onboarding setup dedicated to the new AI features available on Chromebook Plus! Google has been improving the OOBE (out-of-box experience) on Chromebooks for a … [Read more...] about New ChromeOS 125 OOBE highlights AI features right out of the box
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2024 Chromebook Showcase: Google announces a flood of awesome new features
I am so glad that we are finally able to talk about the new Chromebook Plus features the ChromeOS team introduced at the very-cool event they held recently in New York City. We've known about many of these features and the new hardware that will showcase it for a little while at this point, so I'm … [Read more...] about 2024 Chromebook Showcase: Google announces a flood of awesome new features
The Acer Chromebook 516 GE drops to $449 as new model looms
The new, improved Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is out and available for purchase as of last week, and that means discounts should be expected on the outgoing model. While many times we see new versions of Chromebooks that are leaps and bounds better than the prior versions, I get the sense that we … [Read more...] about The Acer Chromebook 516 GE drops to $449 as new model looms
My favorite sub-$200 Chromebook deal is back again
My favorite low-cost deal on the Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook is back again! This always budget-friendly device proves you don't need to spend tons of cash for a solid Chromebook experience. While it may not be the fastest or flashiest, it nails the basics and delivers a nearly unbeatable value at just … [Read more...] about My favorite sub-$200 Chromebook deal is back again
2 more new Chromebooks arrive at Best Buy
I said not too long ago that we need some new Chromebooks to show up, and almost as if manufacturers were listening, they are beginning to show up. While we are well aware that Chromebook makers do pay attention to things we say around here (and are still and always humbled by that fact), a … [Read more...] about 2 more new Chromebooks arrive at Best Buy
Best Buy lists 2 new Chromebook Plus models, including the new 516 GE
Here's the thing: Chromebook launches are rarely (if ever) a buttoned up affair. When you think of iPhones or Pixel devices and their rumors, announcements, and official availability options, there are pretty hard dates everyone understands and sticks to. For Chromebooks - even pretty popular ones … [Read more...] about Best Buy lists 2 new Chromebook Plus models, including the new 516 GE
First Look: ChromeOS App Mall unifies app discovery for Chromebooks
We've been on the lookout for the arrival of the ChromeOS App Mall for a few months now. First discovered back in March, the new App Mall is arriving to do one, simple task: put the apps users want in one place to be found on a Chromebook. While we have access to web apps, PWAs, Android apps and … [Read more...] about First Look: ChromeOS App Mall unifies app discovery for Chromebooks
The awesome Acer Chromebook 516 GE is still $200 off
While the early parts of this week saw most Chromebook deals wither up and fade away, there are still a couple deals worth your time. One in particular happens to be on my favorite Chromebook at the moment: the Acer Chromebook 516 GE. We saw a return of this massive, $200 discount last week, and … [Read more...] about The awesome Acer Chromebook 516 GE is still $200 off
Don’t miss out on 10 incredible May the 4th Chromebook deals
Chromebook deals come and go all the time. We all know this, but this week's lineup is one of the better ones we've seen in the last few months. We all hope to start seeing some new Chromebooks arrive in the coming weeks, and we've even had a few surprising Chromebook Plus announcements from Acer … [Read more...] about Don’t miss out on 10 incredible May the 4th Chromebook deals
What I’m hoping for in the new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE
Last week, I stumbled upon clear evidence that Acer is set to unveil a new, updated, Chromebook Plus model of my favorite device available right now in the 516 GE. The timing makes a lot of sense since the original 516 GE debuted in the fall of 2022 and has been a strong seller ever since. Turns … [Read more...] about What I’m hoping for in the new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE
Get one of the best Chromebooks available for just $549 right now
The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is absolutely stacked. If you are looking for one of the absolute best Chromebooks on the market right now, you've found it. And astonishingly, it's only $549.99 right now. That sort of price should be reserved for mid-tier devices, and the Spin 714 is anything but … [Read more...] about Get one of the best Chromebooks available for just $549 right now
How to use the Spotify web app on your Chromebook and why you should
Over the last few years, Spotify has become the king of music streaming, with a vast library of music, excellently curated playlists, and a massive library of podcasts. But what if you want to listen on your Chromebook but don't want to install the Android app? Or maybe you're using a shared … [Read more...] about How to use the Spotify web app on your Chromebook and why you should