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Details of Homestar, an OLED Chromebook with Snapdragon 7c and USI stylus support

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 1 Comment Chrome OS, Chrome tablet, Chromebooks, Detachable Chromebooks, Homestar, OLED Chromebook, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c

Work in February started on a new detachable Chromebook. Now, there’s more details on Homestar, an OLED Chromebook with Snapdragon 7c and USI stylus support.

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Change the Downloads folder on Chromebook
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How to change the Downloads folder to Google Drive or another location on a Chromebook

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 8 Comments Chrome OS, Chrome OS 89, Chrome OS 90, Chromebook how to, Chromebook productivity

Can’t find the Chromebook setting to change your Downloads location? Here’s how to change the Downloads folder to Google Drive or another folder.

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New HP Chromebook x360 14c gets beefed up with 11th-gen Core i3 and i5 processors

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 1 Comment Chromebooks, Convertible Chromebook, HP Chromebook x360 14c, Intel 11th-gen, Intel Chromebooks

Look out mid-range Chromebooks, there’s a new-ish kid on the block. The new HP Chromebook x360 14c gets beefed up with 11th-gen Core i3 and i5 CPUs.

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How to capture or record video on a Chromebook
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How to capture or video record a Chromebook screen

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 2 Comments Chrome OS, Chrome OS 89, Chromebook, Chromebook productivity, How to, screen capture

Among the many new features Chrome OS 89 adds to Chromebooks is a more modern display capture tool. Here’s wow to capture or video record a Chromebook screen.

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Acer Chromebook Spin 713 three devices
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Getting your first Chromebook? Here’s a buying guide. (Updated)

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 12 Comments 1080p, 4K, 720p, Chromebooks, Entry-level, high-end, Intel, Intel 10th-gen, mid-range, premium

Getting your first Chromebook? This buyers guide has details on what to expect and look for in entry-level, mid-range and high-end premium price segments.

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$100 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
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$100 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 makes it a better value

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 1 Comment Chromebook Deals, Chromebooks, Intel 10th-gen, Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2

I was a little put off by the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 when it launched in January. Now, a current $100 discount on it makes this Chromebook a better value.

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Google is quickly working to integrate Neverware CloudReady into Chrome OS 90

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 6 Comments Chrome OS, Chrome OS 90, Chromebooks, CloudReady, Neverware

Google recently bought Neverware, creator of CloudReady software that gives new life to old devices. Now, Google is integrating CloudReady into Chrome OS 90.

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Duet vs CM3 keyboard
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Keyboards on video: Lenovo Duet Chromebook vs Asus Chromebook Flip CM3

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 0 Comments Asus Chromebook Flip CM3, Chromebooks, Lenovo Duet Chromebook

We’re still waiting for the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 detachable to launch but someone got a hands on. Here’s a video comparing the CM3 keyboard with the one for the similar Lenovo Chromebook Duet.

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new Tote feature in Chrome OS 89
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Don’t like the new Tote feature in Chrome OS 89? Here’s how to disable it.

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 3 Comments Chrome OS, Chrome OS 89, Chrome OS flags, Chrome OS Stable Channel, Chromebooks, Productivity, Totes

I’ve heard from a number of folks who don’t like the new Tote feature in Chrome OS 89. Here’s how to disable the feature for now.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 convertible modes
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Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 convertible specs show few surprises

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 3 Comments ARM Chromebooks, Asus, Asus Chromebook Flip CM3, ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3200, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Convertible Chromebook, MediaTek Chromebook

After finding this new model last week, the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 convertible specs are live. They’re mostly what I expected but there’s a puzzling surprise.

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Deal: Acer Chromebook Spin 311 with MediaTek CPU for $249

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 0 Comments Acer Chromebook Spin 311, Chromebooks, Deals, MediaTek Chromebook

Need a basic browsing device that runs all day on a single charge? The MediaTek-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 311 might do the trick and it’s on sale for $249 with Bluetooth mouse and protective sleeve.

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