A couple of weeks ago we made the decision to purchase a new Mac Mini with the M1 processor to replace our 2016 MacBook Pro that I use to edit all of our videos. We made the purchase partially because we needed a new editing station but also because we wanted to put this new ARM-based processor to … [Read more...] about Apple’s M1 chip has us very excited for a Google ARM processor [VIDEO]
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Clean Drive is a powerful tool for reclaiming your cloud storage and starting fresh in 2021
I recently introduced you to Unclouded, a cloud storage cleaning app on the Google Play Store that could kick off your new year by helping you understand how your cloud storage was being used - or misused. However, as many of you pointed out in the comments section of that article, there was a … [Read more...] about Clean Drive is a powerful tool for reclaiming your cloud storage and starting fresh in 2021
TicWatch Pro 3 GPS: The Wear OS watch you’ve been looking for [Video]
I have found myself in a place where, after forty years, I am suddenly a fan of fine timepieces. I don't know exactly why it happened but I do know when. I was in Newport on vacation with the family and I happened across a watch that turned my head. It was then and there that I caught the bug that … [Read more...] about TicWatch Pro 3 GPS: The Wear OS watch you’ve been looking for [Video]
The Best Chromebooks of 2020 [VIDEO]
Well, we made it. 2020 is coming to a close and it's that time of year where we name our favorite Chromebooks for the last 12 months. There have been some great ones and there have been some misses, too. All told, our lineup doesn't look drastically different here at the end of the year than it … [Read more...] about The Best Chromebooks of 2020 [VIDEO]
The best pen-based note-taking apps for your Chromebook
Have you ever tried to use your Chromebook for note-taking with a stylus? Some devices are more suited to the task than others, with the Lenovo Chromebook Duet being the best, in my opinion. There are a lot of pen-enabled apps that you can use, but which ones are truly the best? Today, we're going … [Read more...] about The best pen-based note-taking apps for your Chromebook
Lenovo Smart Clock Essential unboxing and hands-on: small package, big value [VIDEO]
As we near the holiday shopping season and lots of electronics start plummeting in price, we thought it a good time to get our hands on the new Lenovo Smart Clock Essential as it is becoming available for as little as $25 as of the writing of this post. For that small asking price, the smallest … [Read more...] about Lenovo Smart Clock Essential unboxing and hands-on: small package, big value [VIDEO]
Chromecast with Google TV review: the Chromecast for everyone [VIDEO]
When you gaze upon the hardware of the new Chromecast with Google TV (Chromecast from here on out in this review) it is easy to see the basic influence of its predecessors. A circular-ish dongle with an HDMI cable protruding from one end and a spot for power in the other. As a matter of fact, it … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV review: the Chromecast for everyone [VIDEO]
Google Nest Audio review: lots of sound for $99
In the home speaker segment, Google has really found a solid niche that has served to bring the Google Assistant into millions of homes in a simple, affordable way. Starting with the slightly-odd Google Home that began the Google-made smart speaker effort, Google has continued to hone and perfect … [Read more...] about Google Nest Audio review: lots of sound for $99
HP Pro C640 Chromebook Review: More powerful, less practical
There was a time when all I cared about in a Chromebook was having the latest CPU, most RAM available and a good display. Since I spend a lot of time testing out new features and experimenting with Linux apps and VMs, I like to have the maximum amount of horsepower available at my fingertips. So, … [Read more...] about HP Pro C640 Chromebook Review: More powerful, less practical
Lenovo USI Stylus Review – A sign of things to come
A Pressure Sensitive Lifestyle As an artist, the moment I saw the Pixel Slate hit the marketplace, I eagerly bought it. No longer would I need to boot up my Windows PC, grab my Wacom tablet, plug it in and try to locate my missing stylus in order to begin drawing. No longer would I need to carry … [Read more...] about Lenovo USI Stylus Review – A sign of things to come
Samsung Chromebook 4+ review: good enough
One of the most charming parts of the Chromebook story over the years has been the ability to go and snag a sub-$300 laptop that can actually get some things done. Though low-end Chromebooks are generally not great at most parts of the laptop experience, they are usually passable. Decent. OK. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 4+ review: good enough
Sector 5 E4 LTE Review: A new bar for EDU Chromebooks
We do our best to get our hands on all varieties of Chrome OS devices in the hopes that we can help our readers make the best buying decisions based on personal need and equally important, budget. That said, it's not often that we get a chance to take a look at a Chromebook that was designed … [Read more...] about Sector 5 E4 LTE Review: A new bar for EDU Chromebooks
