Since their inception, Chromebooks have long been thought of as cheap computers, cheap laptops, “just a browser”, or just a cheap way to get online. Sure, there are still a ton of affordable Chromebook on the market and, because of the education sector, there likely always will be. However, there … [Read more...] about Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 Review
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Google’s Chromebook Help Forum Gets A Fresh Look
So, you or someone you know got a new Chromebook for Christmas. Awesome! For many of you, like us, your shiny, new toy is simply another addition to a growing armada of Chrome devices. Likely, you don't need any help setting it up and you frequent sites like our just to keep up on the latest news … [Read more...] about Google’s Chromebook Help Forum Gets A Fresh Look
Forget Black Friday. Best Buy’s “Certified” Chromebooks Are Killer Deals
Black Friday is quickly approaching and with it will come more deals than you can shake a stick at but that's not the only way to save some serious cash this holiday season. Best Buy frequently has open-box deals on devices if you're lucky enough to snag one and thanks to their eBay storefront, you … [Read more...] about Forget Black Friday. Best Buy’s “Certified” Chromebooks Are Killer Deals
Beta Update: Chrome OS “Better Together” Enabled By Default
Shortly after Chrome OS 70 began rolling out to the Stable channel, the Chrome OS team released version 71 to the Beta channel for some users. With it, a number of features long in development are now enabled as the default user experience. Namely, Android Messages is now an integrated part of … [Read more...] about Beta Update: Chrome OS “Better Together” Enabled By Default
Chrome OS 70 Arriving With Updated Tablet UI, AV1 Codec, Extension Security And More
Chrome OS version 70 has just begun rolling out to some devices and with it comes some much-anticipated UI changes that focus on a more tablet-centric user experience. Before you get too excited, I did say "some" of devices. Roughly, around 33% of all Chrome devices have received the update and many … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 70 Arriving With Updated Tablet UI, AV1 Codec, Extension Security And More
Who Wants Some Pie? Pixelbook Lands Android 9
The latest update to the highly experimental Canary channel of Chrome OS has brought with it some very exciting news for Pixelbook owners and in turn, Chromebooks users in general. Since making its way to the Stable channel, Android on Chrome OS has remained on the aging 7.1.1 version of the … [Read more...] about Who Wants Some Pie? Pixelbook Lands Android 9
Hands-On With The Brydge G-Type: A Wireless Pixel Slate Keyboard
During our time with the Pixel Slate at Google's hardware event, one particular accessory truly grabbed our attention: The Brydge G-Type Wireless Keyboard. I have little doubt that we'll see plenty keyboard/trackpad accessories for the Pixel Slate over the course of the next few months, but this … [Read more...] about Hands-On With The Brydge G-Type: A Wireless Pixel Slate Keyboard
Google Pixel Slate (Nocturne) To Come In 4 Configurations
As I said the other day, until this Google event has come and gone, it is silly season around here. Just a few days ago, a GeekBench test showcased the first internal look at what we can expect to see in the Google Pixel Slate, also known as 'Nocturne'. … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Slate (Nocturne) To Come In 4 Configurations
3 New Samsung Chromebook Plus Models Emerge For Pre-Order
Just a few hours ago, news broke that an LTE-enabled version of the Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 had passed through FCC certification and in that article I mentioned that I had uncovered some other unannounced devices that were coming down the pike. Turns out, there are actually FIVE new Samsung … [Read more...] about 3 New Samsung Chromebook Plus Models Emerge For Pre-Order
Chrome OS Beta Updates to Version 70, Brings All The Fun Features Along
We covered the slew of updated features that were introduced in Chrome OS 70 first in the Dev Channel. The majority of these updates affect tablet mode in general, which isn't a big surprise given what we are expecting to see at Google's hardware event just a couple weeks from now. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Beta Updates to Version 70, Brings All The Fun Features Along
Pixelbook Lands Chrome OS 69 Along With 50 More Chromebooks
A few hours after yesterday's partial release of Chrome OS 69, our friends over at Android Police alerted me that their Pixelbooks were getting the update despite being left out of the initial update. Most of our devices around the office are on Developer or Canary so we hadn't noticed. Thanks to … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Lands Chrome OS 69 Along With 50 More Chromebooks
Mega Chrome Extension Compromised: Usernames, Passwords and Even Monero At Risk
Another Chrome Extension has come under attack this week. Mega Cloud Storage service based in New Zealand announced Tuesday in a blog post that their Chrome Web Store account had been compromised and the attacker was able to upload a corrupted version of the Mega Chrome extension. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Mega Chrome Extension Compromised: Usernames, Passwords and Even Monero At Risk
