It only took 5 short years for a feature to migrate over to Windows that we ChromeOS folks have been used to using in the PDF Viewer: pen annotation. When I was made aware of this change, I at first thought the article in question was misinformed. Surely there was no way after all this […]
Continue ReadingThe best Chromebook deals today: April 19th edition
For at least the foreseeable future, there are going to be great Chromebook deals available. But those deals shift, move and change frequently. In response to this, we try our best to highlight individual deals that are not just a great savings, but a great value as well. But our posts for those deals are […]
Continue ReadingAcer’s new Chromebook Plus 514 is more of the same, but different
Today, Acer is announcing a new Chromebook Plus 514 model that keeps the same name, much of the same look, but a few differing pieces both on the inside and on the outside from the existing one. Sat next to one another, the first Chromebook Plus 514 and this new one look quite similar. There […]
Continue ReadingThe Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is down to just $349
It’s been a few months since the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 drastically fell in price all the way down to $349 and then on to only $299 a week later. Though I was lukewarm about it at the launch of this device, even I had to admit that sort of pricing for the Galaxy Chromebook […]
Continue ReadingFor some reason, my Chrome browser just went back in time
With the arrival of ChromeOS 119 in late 2023, the updated, Material You makeover for Chrome arrived for Chromebooks. Well, sort of. It was there for some, not there for others, and it’s been a bit hit-or-miss in the updates ever since. There has been a related set of flags (found by searching “Chrome Refresh […]
Continue ReadingI’m unsure when this new Chromebook calendar feature arrived, but I love it
Right off the bat, here, let me make this 100% clear: this new-to-me feature may have been around for a little while. I’ll explain why I’m just seeing it today in a moment, but we posted about ChromeOS’ Up Next pop-up in the Canary Channel of ChromeOS back in February of 2023, so it’s been […]
Continue ReadingThere’s something you should know about recent Chromebook HDMI ports
When picking up a Chromebook, there are a lot of factors to consider. Screen size, build quality, processor speed, port selection, form factor, keyboard/trackpad quality, etc. all play a big part in how any individual will enjoy or dislike their Chromebook experience. HDMI output – a port option we used to have on most Chromebooks […]
Continue ReadingAt $199, this ultra-portable convertible Chromebook is an unbeatable deal
I’ve reviewed a lot of Chromebooks. Nearly all of them, actually, and it is pretty rare that I get my hands on a device, spend a bit of time with it, form an opinion, and then feel the need to retract that opinion months later. Chromebooks are pretty surface-level devices, and generally speaking, what you […]
Continue ReadingHere’s why we’re taking a break from YouTube [VIDEO]
I know a title like that is a pretty loaded one and, to be fair, that’s on purpose. We want you to read this and watch the video, but the reasons are likely a bit different than what you came in thinking they are. I’ll say this right up front: we’re not going anywhere, the […]
Continue ReadingMy favorite Chromebook deal is back, baby!
When I talk about my favorite deals, it doesn’t always mean I’m talking about my favorite devices. There may be a certain Chromebook that isn’t a fit for my needs, but the deal on it still makes it easy to recommend and gets a great user experience in someone’s hands for a small amount of […]
Continue ReadingGoogle kills off yet another fantastic service
It looks like the famed Google Graveyard is set to claim yet another service – VPN by Google One is shutting down. A customer email has revealed the news (we saw it over at The Verge and it was further confirmed by 9to5 Google), stating vaguely that the service will be shut down at some […]
Continue ReadingChrome 123’s cleaned up Side Panel is rolling out
If you are a user of the Chrome Side Panel on your Chromebook or other laptop, get ready for a change in how you manage that section of your browser. Rolling out now (I have it on a few devices and not yet on others), Google has removed the specific side panel button and opted […]
Continue ReadingMore proof that upcoming Chromebook tablet ‘Ciri’ belongs to Lenovo
We’re getting to the point in the upcoming Chromebook tablet story where ChromeOS fans like myself are thinking about the next wave of detachable devices on a near-daily basis. At this point, I have a hard time considering a reality where we don’t get a new tablet announcement by at least the summer. With the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle adds new advanced security for Chrome, but it’ll cost you
Google Chrome still holds the title as the world’s most popular web browser by a very wide margin. Its intuitive interface, constant updates and massive library of extensions make it the easy choice for most people choosing how to browse the web. But just as important as all those other features are, security is and […]
Continue ReadingOnce again, The Masters website is everything I love about the open web
The Masters tournament is underway, and yet again The Masters website/PWA (masters.com) is blowing my mind as it continues to push the envelope of how we experience big golf tournaments on the web. This year, as it has done for the past few years, the website’s capabilities and focus on personalized fan experience make it […]
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