Over the years, Chromebooks have become quite good at multitasking. From window snapping to tab scrubbing to virtual desks, Chromebooks possess a lot of abilities to help users get things done in a more organized way on a daily basis. The latest addition to this feature set has been the … [Read more...] about Chromebooks may be getting an inventive, new multitasking feature
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Another clue that a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 successor is on the way
Contents It's been a little bit since I last talked about 'Geralt' - the baseboard that will usher in a new wave of Chromebook tablets that house the still-unannounced MediaTek MT8188 SoC. As development tends to go with MediaTek-powered Chromebooks, things have been wildly active with 'Geralt', … [Read more...] about Another clue that a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 successor is on the way
Why Google Messages account-based pairing is a big deal
Contents As Google Messages passes the billion downloads mark, it looks like Google is keeping their foot on the gas. The slightly-aggravating, always inconvenient QR code scanning requirement for use on multiple devices has always kept Google Messages from being the service it has the potential … [Read more...] about Why Google Messages account-based pairing is a big deal
More ‘Flexor’ details clarify possible ChromeOS Flex solution for aging Chromebooks
Contents Since detailing the our original 'Flexor' discovery a couple of weeks ago, there has been a bit of discussion that had me wondering if we got this all right or not. Don't get me wrong: 'Flexor' is definitely still a sizeable mystery and one that may or may not ever become a reality. … [Read more...] about More ‘Flexor’ details clarify possible ChromeOS Flex solution for aging Chromebooks
Why the HP Dragonfly Pro is still the absolute King of Chromebooks
Contents There have been many different inflection points along the way in the Chromebook story. I think back to many different moments over the years that define the overall experience, and the odd, almost-questionable hardware comes to mind over and over again as this product segment has … [Read more...] about Why the HP Dragonfly Pro is still the absolute King of Chromebooks
The fan-favorite Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 returns to lowest-ever price at $170 off
It seems that the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 can't help but return to the affordable depths it was at just back in the beginning of October. At that point, this excellent Chromebook tablet hit an all-time-low of $329, and today, it's back at it again. While I cannot wait to see what the next … [Read more...] about The fan-favorite Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 returns to lowest-ever price at $170 off
Why the new Chromebook Plus commercial for Best Buy matters
Here's the brutal truth: Chromebooks have suffered from the beginning from pretty poor overall marketing. Unlike tablets or smartphones, Chromebooks simply don't get the same face time with potential buyers by way of more-standard marketing techniques. TV commercials, YouTube commercials, etc. … [Read more...] about Why the new Chromebook Plus commercial for Best Buy matters
Acer’s $999 Chromebook Spin 714 packs in premium upgrades [VIDEO]
One of Acer's latest Chromebook releases is a higher-end version of their quite-excellent Spin 714. While many consumers may balk at the idea of just about any $1,000 Chromebook, it's clear that Acer is aiming to add in some great, additional features to their wining formula in the Spin 714 to take … [Read more...] about Acer’s $999 Chromebook Spin 714 packs in premium upgrades [VIDEO]
Crushed dreams: a Lenovo Chrombook Duet 5 sequel is no longer certain
Go ahead and call me officially bummed out. While the evidence I found today doesn't specifically state that we won't see a follow-up sequel to the very popular Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5, the one clue I had that alluded to that device being in the mix is now demolished; and along with it go my … [Read more...] about Crushed dreams: a Lenovo Chrombook Duet 5 sequel is no longer certain
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits an all-time low price at $170 off
UPDATED - October 6, 2023: If you asked me on Monday when I shared this deal if it would last through the week, I'd have told you not to bet on it. But here we are on Friday morning and the best-ever deal on arguably the best-ever Chromebook tablet is still going strong. I'd wager it may last … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits an all-time low price at $170 off
Why I’m ditching Pixlr for Photoshop Web on my Chromebook and why you may soon follow
As a preface to my thoughts, I want to state that there's nothing wrong with Pixlr, and I love the web app. However, while it's long been the go-to for web-based graphics work, especially for Chromebook users, Photoshop's leap to the browser changes the game. That's right, just yesterday, Adobe … [Read more...] about Why I’m ditching Pixlr for Photoshop Web on my Chromebook and why you may soon follow
Say goodbye to whole home audio: Nest devices can now only be in one speaker group at a time
Remember the Sonos lawsuit from last year where the company blamed Google for essentially stealing its speaker tech to make Google Home and Nest devices? Well, it seems that the ramifications of that may still unfolding. While there's no direct evidence this is the cause of what I'm bout to tell … [Read more...] about Say goodbye to whole home audio: Nest devices can now only be in one speaker group at a time
