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Doorbuster Deal: Take $400 off of the 15.6″ 4K Lenovo Yoga Chromebook
We've seen a lot of really great deals on the current generation of Comet Lake Chromebooks over the past couple of months but that doesn't mean you shouldn't look to 8th Gen Intel models if the price is right. Frankly, Intel's Kaby Lake-R CPUs are still more than powerful enough to offer Chromebook … [Read more...] about Doorbuster Deal: Take $400 off of the 15.6″ 4K Lenovo Yoga Chromebook
How to set up an HP Printer to use with your Chromebook [Video]
Chromebooks and printing have a historically painful relationship. More specifically, users finding a printer that works with Chrome OS and setting up that printer has long been one of the biggest hurdles Chromebook owners. For years, this meant finding a printer that supported Google Cloud Print or … [Read more...] about How to set up an HP Printer to use with your Chromebook [Video]
I think it’s about time we stopped calling them “Android apps” and stop treating them like it too
Launching in October of 2008, the Android Marketplace was the first iteration of the store that allowed Android users to download and install apps and games to their phones. In 2012, Google rebranded and completely overhauled it to become the Google Play Store. Since then, these apps have been … [Read more...] about I think it’s about time we stopped calling them “Android apps” and stop treating them like it too
3 great Chromebook deals to kick off the New Year
Did you get a gift card for the holidays and now it's burning a hole in your pocket? Maybe you're just looking for a new laptop to bring you into the new year and a Chromebook is what you seek. Whatever your reason, three of our favorite Chromebooks of 2020 are currently on sale at the moment and … [Read more...] about 3 great Chromebook deals to kick off the New Year
My top five favorite Chromebook keyboard shortcuts for the new year
As we glide gracefully into the new year, hoping never to look back to 2020, I wanted to share with you my top five Chromebook keyboard shortcuts for fun and productivity. You can access your shortcut manager by pressing ctrl + alt + / or by opening your Explore and navigating to them on the … [Read more...] about My top five favorite Chromebook keyboard shortcuts for the new year
Help Cthulhu save Christmas today for free on Stadia Pro with this comedic turn-based JRPG
As a surprise gift for the holiday season, Stadia Pro subscribers can pick up a copy of the fast-paced turn-based comedy JRPG Cthulhu Saves Christmas! While it was added to the Pro lineup just last week, I wanted to highlight it today because it could make for some fun gaming after presents are … [Read more...] about Help Cthulhu save Christmas today for free on Stadia Pro with this comedic turn-based JRPG
Chrome OS adds “now playing” ticker to lock screen
As I mentioned yesterday, the Chrome OS developer team is putting in some serious work on updating the overall UI of the Chrome operating system and recent updates to the Canary channel have surfaced a treasure trove of goodies for us to unearth. I'm still trying to get some more details on the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS adds “now playing” ticker to lock screen
Check out this massive Square Enix Christmas sale and other high-quality Google Play game discounts
Oh yes, it's that time again! Every now and then, Square Enix drops bombshell deals and I always encourage people to scoop them up before they end. They're so well known for timeless, high-quality content that it would almost be a shame for any self-respecting roleplaying game fan to pass them up. … [Read more...] about Check out this massive Square Enix Christmas sale and other high-quality Google Play game discounts
Take $50 off the 128GB 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+
Samsung's latest budget-friendly Chromebook isn't going to win any awards for premium features or performance but the fact remains that low-cost Chrome OS devices are highly sought after. Samsung's Gemini Lake-powered Chromebook 4 and 4+ offer one of the better overall experiences, when we're … [Read more...] about Take $50 off the 128GB 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+
Chrome OS testing collapsing shelf icons and it’s very cool
The more we tinker with the latest Chrome OS Canary update, the more we discover new and exciting UI features that are going to add some pizazz to our beloved operating system. We just shared a minor update that's coming to the lock screen of Chrome OS but in the process of publishing, I discovered … [Read more...] about Chrome OS testing collapsing shelf icons and it’s very cool
Last-minute deals on 3 great Chromebooks
The big day is almost here. I just under a week, many will be tearing into new toys, clothes, tech, and more. If you're looking for a last-minute Chromebook or just a new device for yourself, Best Buy has brought back deals on three of our favorite laptops of 2020. These aren't the absolute best … [Read more...] about Last-minute deals on 3 great Chromebooks
