Yes, I know, I sound lazy. Anyone who knows me though will tell you that I prefer to work smarter, not harder. I'm a man of efficiency, what can I say? That's why when I recently realized how annoying it was that Chrome OS didn't have a 'Clear all' button to close active or open apps and web apps, I … [Read more...] about Oh, how I wish Chrome OS had a ‘Clear all’ button to quickly dismiss open applications
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Opinion: Android apps on Windows 11 offer little to no value for most people, stick to web apps
Microsoft announced yesterday that its public preview of the Amazon Appstore apps on Windows 11 would now be available to anyone running its latest operating system version (Here's how to enable it). The company states that it's adding this to enable more users to work and play their own way. After … [Read more...] about Opinion: Android apps on Windows 11 offer little to no value for most people, stick to web apps
The best Chromebook deals: February 2022 Edition
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and what better gift to give (or receive) than a shiny new Chromebook. I'm joking. Unless your sweetheart specifically asked for a new Chrome OS device this year, I'd aim for something a bit more romantic. That said, it's always a good time to get a great … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook deals: February 2022 Edition
Google finally adds the Pixel 6 family to the Android Beta Program
One of the beautiful things about owning a Google-made smartphone is the fact that you generally get features first and have early access to pre-release software. One such vessel for such software is the Android Beta Program. To try it out, you simply need an eligible Android Phone connected to your … [Read more...] about Google finally adds the Pixel 6 family to the Android Beta Program
Yes! The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is $100 off today
Lenovo's latest detachable Chromebook is hands-down the best Chrome OS tablet you can buy at the moment. Granted, there are more powerful devices that will get you the latest 11th Gen Intel CPUs for only a couple hundred dollars more. Still, there's something to be said about having the versatility … [Read more...] about Yes! The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is $100 off today
Yes, you can play Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on Chromebooks, but your mileage may vary
Anyone who grew up in the early 2000s likely played the popular card game called Yu-Gi-Oh which was itself based on the anime which aired on Cartoon Network's Toonami. This monster collecting and trading card game saw millions of people battling it out for competition dominance (or just to win … [Read more...] about Yes, you can play Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on Chromebooks, but your mileage may vary
Reports of declined Chromebook shipments disregard the bigger picture
The report of my death has been grossly exaggerated.Mark Twain Okay, before the history buffs light the torches, I am well aware that this is an inaccurate quote of the late, great Mark Twain. He actually stated: ...I have even heard on good authority that I was dead. James Ross Clemens, a … [Read more...] about Reports of declined Chromebook shipments disregard the bigger picture
Why the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 is now my everyday carry
There's no doubt that as we enter 2022, there are a ton of great Chromebook options out there to choose from. With 10th, 11th, and 12th-gen Intel-powered options all being pretty great, more capable ARM-powered devices already in the mix with more on the way, it feels like there's a Chromebook out … [Read more...] about Why the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 is now my everyday carry
Best Chromebook Deals: Save big on Acer, HP, Samsung and Lenovo
Welcome to 2022!!! The future of Chrome OS is brighter than ever and there is a truckload of new and exciting devices headed our way over the next 12-18 months. While we're waiting on the new class of Chrome OS devices to land, there are plenty of great Chromebooks to choose from right now that will … [Read more...] about Best Chromebook Deals: Save big on Acer, HP, Samsung and Lenovo
Chrome OS 97: 5 new feature flags you should try right now
Now that Chrome OS updates every 4 weeks, it feels like we're finding new flags more frequently than ever. Though the features we'll cover today aren't new to those who spend a lot of time around Chrome Unboxed, they are generally new to the Stable Channel of Chrome OS 97 and are usable in their … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 97: 5 new feature flags you should try right now
MediaTek officially unwraps the new Kompanio 1380 for premium Chromebooks
It has been about three weeks since Acer blindsided the Chrome OS world with an all-new Arm-based Chromebook that's powered by a previously unannounced MediaTek 1380 SoC. Up unto that point, the only high-end MediaTek SoCs we knew of were the Kompanio 1200 series and the 1300T that MediaTek … [Read more...] about MediaTek officially unwraps the new Kompanio 1380 for premium Chromebooks
The folding Pixel Notepad gets an aggressive, rumored price tag
It's no secret that we're pretty excited to see what Google has cooking in the foldable Pixel Notepad. Everything is rumor up to this point, so be sure you take that into consideration any time we make mention of this unreleased, unverified, and still unknown phone. But don't let that take away a … [Read more...] about The folding Pixel Notepad gets an aggressive, rumored price tag
