Chrome OS tablets have suffered a painful birth and an even more excruciating existence. The initial launch of the OP1, RockChip-powered Acer Tab 10 brought heightened anticipation for the platform but the tablet and its subsequent clones failed miserably in delivering a good tablet or Chromebook … [Read more...] about Mark my words, Chromebook makers are missing the Chrome OS tablet boat
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Select YouTube TV subscribers just scored a $50 Nest Hub smart display
Last month, Google treated some YouTube Premium members to a Nest Mini on the house. This month, the folks in Mountain View are sending out a hefty discount to select YouTube TV subscribers. If you live in the United States and have or had a paid YouTube TV subscription between January 1, 2020, and … [Read more...] about Select YouTube TV subscribers just scored a $50 Nest Hub smart display
Work smarter, not harder with your Chromebook keyboard and trackpad
There’s no question that Google has designed the Chromebook keyboard and trackpad with convenience and usability in mind. To get the most out of your Chromebook, it’s important to become familiar with all that these devices have to offer. On top of an array of dedicated keys and some useful gestures … [Read more...] about Work smarter, not harder with your Chromebook keyboard and trackpad
The Chrome Cast 66: Windows apps are coming to Chromebooks
This week on The Chrome Cast, our discussion is mainly dominated with the news of Windows applications finally becoming available on Chrome OS via a partnership with Parallels. This move, aimed squarely at the enterprise sector of Chrome OS for the time being, is sending pretty big ripples through … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 66: Windows apps are coming to Chromebooks
[Update] Chrome OS 83 has arrived and it’s chock-full of updates
Just a couple of days behind schedule, version 83 of Chrome OS has started to roll out to users on the Stable channel. Since Chrome OS 82 was skipped entirely, this update was shuffled around a bit and because of the gap in releases, 83 contains a stockpile of updates and new features. We'll be … [Read more...] about [Update] Chrome OS 83 has arrived and it’s chock-full of updates
Deal Alert: Take up-to $70 off these Nest Wi-fi bundles
Looking to upgrade your home wi-fi? Google's Nest mesh routers are a great choice. We have a router and add-on point here at the office and there hasn't been a single instance where we've found the coverage or speed lacking in any way. As an added bonus, the add-on "points" double as pretty decent … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Take up-to $70 off these Nest Wi-fi bundles
R.I.P. hot corners, Chrome OS scraps Corner Shortcuts
Sometimes, new features just aren't meant to be. Three months ago, it appeared that Chrome OS would be adopting a very useful macOS feature known as "Hot Corners." Rebranded "Corner Shortcuts," the update would presumably allow users to map each corner of their displays. Each corner would then … [Read more...] about R.I.P. hot corners, Chrome OS scraps Corner Shortcuts
The Pixel Buds are great, but this flaw is seriously hurting the experience
So far, the Pixel Buds have almost completely lived up to all the hype for me. We'll do a full review soon, but I can already tell you they are my favorite earbuds in nearly every category. The case is fantastic, the battery life has been plentiful for my use, and the sound quality is great. Oh, … [Read more...] about The Pixel Buds are great, but this flaw is seriously hurting the experience
Tested: Android Fast Pair is great on phones, non-existent on Chromebooks
One of the touted features of the new Google Pixel Buds is the availability of Android Fast Pair. This service does a few things for Android users when leveraged on the right hardware, including one-touch pairing, battery level reporting, device location help, and multi-device account-level … [Read more...] about Tested: Android Fast Pair is great on phones, non-existent on Chromebooks
The full Pixel Buds 2 experience won’t be limited to just Pixel users thanks to the Pixel Buds app
In the ongoing saga of the Google Pixel Buds, a new wrinkle has emerged today that lends some serious credence to the idea that we may finally see the arrival of the diminutive #madeByGoogle accessories in the very near future. With the history of these headphones, I think it wise to exercise a … [Read more...] about The full Pixel Buds 2 experience won’t be limited to just Pixel users thanks to the Pixel Buds app
Chrome OS 81 is rolling out for most Chromebooks right now, right on time
Due to the current state of affairs, Google chose to breifly halt Chrome and Chrome OS development a few weeks back and this presented a few changes in the schedule as things got back to business shortly thereafter. First up, Chrome and Chrome OS 82 hit the chopping block and were completely done … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 81 is rolling out for most Chromebooks right now, right on time
More custom Chromebook keyboard layouts are coming in future devices
For a very long time, Chromebook keyboards were one of the primary constants to using a device with Chrome OS. Regardless of the screen size, display type, build materials, trackpad quality or ports, the keyboard layout was one of the main hardware features that remained the same regardless of … [Read more...] about More custom Chromebook keyboard layouts are coming in future devices
