Hands on: optimized Opera for Chromebooks
The optimized Opera for Chromebooks app really isn’t a Chromebook app. It’s Android. However, you’d be hard pressed to know this isn’t a desktop browser on Chrome OS.
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Reviews
Acer Chromebook Spin 513 review roundup: A relatively solid entry-level laptop
My first look at the Acer Chromebook Spin showed a nice display and build. Here’s what various folks found, per this Acer Chromebook Spin 513 review roundup.
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Windows 10 on a Chromebook: A look at Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise
I took Windows 10 for a spin on my Chromebook using Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise. I think this collaboration between Google and Parallels is a home run for companies that can use the security, speed, and simplicity of Chrome OS while hopping over to Windows for any required desktop apps.
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Acer Chromebook Spin 713 review: You can’t get a better Chromebook than this for $629
Unless you want a widescreen display, stylus support or a fingerprint reader, the $629 Acer Chromebook Spin 713 has to be on your radar. Here’s my review of what I think could be the Chromebook of the year for 2020.
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Lenovo Duet Chromebook reviewed: Great for a secondary device, limited as a primary one
After a few weeks of use and one Chrome OS software update, I think the Lenovo Duet Chromebook is a great value. Is it a good buy? That depends on how you plan to use it: As a full time Chromebook or a part-time portable tablet.
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Pixelbook Go re-review: 4 months in
Four months after initially reviewing the Pixelbook Go, I decided to revisit this Chromebook. The build quality, light weight and excellent overall experience does add a premium to the price but for many, I think it’s worth it.
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Need a diagramming web app for your Chromebook? Check out Draw.io
I’ve been using a Chromebook to code for my Computer Science college classes since last January. It works great. But recently I had to flowchart an algorithm. Draw.io is a great web-based app for nearly any type of diagramming needs.
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Who is the Google Pixelbook Go for, and not for?
Two weeks of using the Pixelbook Go shed more light on just who this Chromebook is, and isn’t for. Keep in mind: It’s not a budget Chromebook. Pixelbook Go is a budget Pixelbook.
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Pixelbook Go review: Premium price for a premium device
After 80 hours of using the $849 Pixelbook Go, I have to admit that Google changed my mind from “meh” to “oh yeah!” Is it worth the premium price? Yes, but not for everyone.
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The best home and travel accessory for my Pixel Slate is this USB-C hub
Instead of packing numerous power bricks to charge my smartwatch, phone, and Kindle at CES, I only took a few USB cords and the Pixel Slate charger because of one accessory: A USB Type-C hub.
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Review: Belkin $50 desktop keyboard for Chrome OS that holds the Pixel Slate
Although designed for the Acer Chromebook Tab 10, Belkin’s USB-C desktop keyboard with stand works well with the Pixel Slate and costs $50. There are some limitations but it’s worth the look if you want to type away on a desk or other flat surface.
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