We talked a bit about all the things Google Home can and cannot do at this very early point in its life. While that list feels a bit lopsided towards the cannot's at this time, it doesn't mean that there aren't options available currently. … [Read more...] about Google Home: How To Play Music From Spotify, Pandora or YouTube Music
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Playing Games On A Chromebook Is Great With Android Apps And Bluetooth Controllers
Since I began using a Chromebook 5 years ago, the one thing I'd conceded was the idea of playing games for any reasonable amount of time on a Chrome OS device. Sure, web games are fun for a few minutes, but any real games (as real as they get for me at my age, anyway) were far out of the realm of … [Read more...] about Playing Games On A Chromebook Is Great With Android Apps And Bluetooth Controllers
Chromecast and Google Home Power On Your TV With Your Voice
There is a little-known technology that exists on a lot of TVs out there called CEC. It shows up and is helpful in ways most people either take for granted or simply don't realize. Today, I want to show you how to use it to do something really cool. … [Read more...] about Chromecast and Google Home Power On Your TV With Your Voice
Chromebooks Get Faster As Windows Laptops Get Slower: Phelps Face
I'm sure you've seen the ads by this point. Microsoft's newest spokesman, Jim Parsons (Sheldon from Big Bang Theory) sidled up to Michael Phelps, urging him to upgrade his slowing PC so that he can do things like play 4K video. The commercials are witty and entertaining, but only highlight one … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Faster As Windows Laptops Get Slower: Phelps Face
Samsung Chromebook Pro’s 3:2 Display: Why It Matters
For about a decade, widescreen monitors have been the de facto standard for most laptops and desktop screens. Their aspect ratios have changed here and there, but the widescreen display has been a long-standing staple in our collective computing concious for long enough to simply become … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro’s 3:2 Display: Why It Matters
Acer Chromebook R13 Review
The Acer Chromebook R13 is the first device I've reviewed that, at one time, only existed in my head as a codename. You can see in older posts all the things we dug up about 'Elm' before it officially became known as the R13, but none of that matters now. What matters now is the Acer Chromebook … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R13 Review
Kaby Lake Chromebook, ‘Eve’, In Development
We have finally started to see momentum building in the Skylake Chromebook department and hopefully more ARM devices will be following close behind. As we prepare for the holiday season and the pending release of more than just a handful of new Chromebooks, we are now getting our first glimpses of … [Read more...] about Kaby Lake Chromebook, ‘Eve’, In Development
Chromecast vs. Chromecast Ultra: Which Should You Buy?
Though not released yet, the Chromecast Ultra is intriguing on a few levels. Promises of faster streaming, 4K UHD resolution and Ethernet cable connectivity make this a device that may be exactly what you need. But with a perfectly good Chromecast available for half the price, is it worth the … [Read more...] about Chromecast vs. Chromecast Ultra: Which Should You Buy?
Viglen Chromebook 360 Review
Joining us all the way from the UK, the Viglen Chromebook 360 has impressed on many fronts. Though not aimed at consumers, the device has quite a bit of appeal for those in search of a decent performer with the ability to stand up to some pretty serious abuse. … [Read more...] about Viglen Chromebook 360 Review
Hangouts Disabled In Favor of Allo on Pixel Phones: Writing On The Wall
According to a screenshot from a trusted source and reports around the web, it looks like Google is disabling the Hangouts app in favor of it's new Allo app on the upcoming Pixel phones. For all Hangouts users, the writing is on the wall. … [Read more...] about Hangouts Disabled In Favor of Allo on Pixel Phones: Writing On The Wall
Chromecast Now Works With Facebook Videos
In a move long overdue, Facebook videos on your phone or tablet will finally employ the Google Cast API. What this means for all you cat video and meme viewers is simple sharing is now just a button away. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Now Works With Facebook Videos
Could This Be the Lenovo Yoga Book: Chrome OS Edition?
We like to speculate about new devices and features. We love to dream about the perfect Chromebook and never-before-seen hardware on a Chrome OS device. But, we also try to keep an open mind and objective eye when seeking out upcoming devices and development. We spend a TON of time reading … [Read more...] about Could This Be the Lenovo Yoga Book: Chrome OS Edition?
