Since the conclusion of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Chromebook deals have been a bit sparse. The massive savings flood we saw for a few weeks was immediately turned down to a trickle, but we fully expected some great deals to return in the last few weeks of the year. And today, we have […]
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Google highlights tools that make the web more powerful and capable than ever
On a new site Google has built to showcase the ever-growing power of the web – playfully titled “The Web Can Do What!?” – Google has assembled a wide variety of explainers and examples of the prowess of the modern web. Not only does the site do a great job explaining why the web has […]
Continue ReadingChristmas comes early with Google’s packed December Pixel Feature Drop
It’s been a big day in the Google world! First, Google unveiled Gemini, a highly capable and versatile AI model available in three versions: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. This innovative technology is designed to operate across various platforms, from data centers to smartphones (and hopefully Chromebooks.) But then, Google decided to go a step further […]
Continue ReadingThe 16-inch Lenovo Gaming Chromebook is finally back in stock and affordable
This isn’t a deal per se, but the Lenovo Gaming Chromebook that has been tough to come by for quite some time is finally back in stock at Walmart, and the configuration on offer is a bit different than what we had last year when this Chromebook launched. Instead of the Core i5 with 256GB […]
Continue ReadingSome of these new Google Messages features make me want to use it more
For years, Google has been on the front lines, working with mobile carriers and smartphone manufacturers to enhance and adopt RCS (Rich Communication Services) – the new standard for texting. RCS replaces the outdated SMS and MMS protocols, offering users a richer, more secure messaging experience with features like typing indicators, read receipts, threaded replies, […]
Continue ReadingI was wrong: the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 is quietly great
I remember a time when reviewing Chromebooks meant getting my hands on a few devices every few months. It meant hanging high hopes on just a few pieces of hardware and ultimately always wishing the available selections were a bit broader, competition was a little stiffer, and that the choices for consumers would be far […]
Continue ReadingLast call! Enter to win one of 5 Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebooks
After just wrapping up our last giveaway that featured 3 Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebooks, we thought we would continue the trend. And what’s better than 3 Slim 3i Chromebooks? How about 5 Flex 5i Chromebooks!? That’s right, I’m thrilled to officially announce that we’ve teamed up with the fine folks over at Lenovo to offer […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus review: well-rounded and capable [VIDEO]
Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus MSRP – $499.00 “The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus delivers great hardware that creates a superb ChromeOS experience without hurting your wallet too badly. It is a shining example of what Google wants to showcase with Chromebook Plus.” Pros Cons The promise of Chromebook Plus is simple: make devices that […]
Continue ReadingHow reset and revert your Chromebook to the previous version of Chrome OS
With the issues we’ve seen in the past couple ChromeOS updates – 118 and 119 – there’s been a general messiness with the entire process that saw ChromeOS 119 pulled down from the updates server for a couple weeks. ChromeOS 119 is now back and thankfully this time around, a reversion wasn’t required, but many […]
Continue ReadingFinally, the awesome Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is on sale for $200 off
Of all the new Chromebooks released in the past 6 months or so – including the Chromebook Plus models – there are few that have impressed me as much as the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus. As you can tell from the video we made on it a few weeks back, there’s little to dislike […]
Continue ReadingHow to be a smart Black Friday Chromebook deal shopper [VIDEO]
There’s no denying the season at this point. There are sales and deals and closeouts and clearances everywhere you look. Though the vast majority of the retail world has moved far beyond Black Friday being a single-day event, there’s doubt as to why this day became infamous for wild shoppers and even wilder deals over […]
Continue ReadingThe best Black Friday Chromebook deal is the Acer Spin 714 for $469
We have a new, updated-daily list of the best Chromebook deals around that you are welcome to check out if you want to see all that is on offer currently. But in making that list as an ongoing resource, I never wanted to back away from sharing individual deals as they arrive, either; and today […]
Continue ReadingThe two best Chromebook Tablets you can buy are both on sale
There’s no question about it: until another challenger comes (likely in the first half of 2024), the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 and Duet 3 are the absolute best tablets you can buy that run ChromeOS. And that is an important distinction. While there’s no shortage of affordable tablets out there, none of them will deliver […]
Continue ReadingOne of my absolute favorite Chromebooks is $200 off right now in the Acer 516 GE
For someone like me who handles different Chromebooks every time I turn around, the mark of what makes my favorite device is pretty clear: it’s what’s in my bag. You see, I swap through all sorts of Chromebooks on my desk on a revolving basis for reviews, testing, and research. Using these devices day in […]
Continue ReadingYour Chromebook can make for a handy scanner in a pinch [VIDEO]
If you’ve ever been out and about and needed to mark up a physical document to send to someone quickly, what I’m going to show you today could prove very useful. Granted, most phones have a great camera on them and can scan documents with ease, but then you have to get that file moved […]
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