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Is the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook the new king for 2022?

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 8, 2022January 8, 2022NewsCES 2022, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, Intel 12th-gen4 Comments

The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook looks to rival the new Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 with 32 GB of RAM and a haptic trackpad.

Chrome OS 97 Stable Channel arrives: What you need to know

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 7, 2022January 9, 2022NewsCalendar, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 96, Chrome OS 97, Chrome OS 98, Chromebooks, Gallery, Google, Launcher, Linux, Productivity, Reading List, Stable Channel19 Comments

The Chrome OS 97 Stable Channel is rolling out, although Google hasn’t detailed the new features. Here’s what’s in the Chrome OS 97 update for Chromebooks

Chrome OS Bluetooth Fast Pair, Android chat app streaming from Phone Hub coming to Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 5, 2022January 7, 2022NewsBluetooth, Camera, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Google, Phone Hub, Productivity, Wear OSNo Comments

For CES 2022, Google announced several handy features coming to Chromebooks. Chrome OS Bluetooth Fast Pair is on the way and you’ll be able to use Android chat apps without installing them on your Chromebook.

The new AMD Ryzen 6000 chips would be great for Steam on Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 4, 2022January 4, 2022News, OpinionAMD, Borealis, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Intel, Steam3 Comments

The new AMD Ryzen 6000 chips just dropped at CES and boy do I wish Google’s hardware partners consider using these. They’d be great for Steam gaming on Chromebooks.

My pick for 2021 Chromebook of the year

Kevin C. TofelDecember 30, 2021December 30, 2021News, OpinionAcer, Asus, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, Lenovo15 Comments

Sometimes small iterations on a previously good device make a great device. That’s why the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is my 2021 Chromebook pick of the year.

There’s a cheaper Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook on sale for $399. Should you buy it?

Kevin C. TofelDecember 28, 2021December 28, 2021News, OpinionARM Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, Deals, Lenovo, Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5, Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook, OLED, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen21 Comment

Did you know there’s a there’s a cheaper Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook configuration priced at $429? It’s currently discounted to $399 but should you buy it and save $100 over the model I reviewed?

How to connect an iPhone to a Chromebook to move photos

Kevin C. TofelDecember 27, 2021December 27, 2021How to, News, Q&AChrome OS, Chromebook, Google Photos, How to, iOS, iPhone, photos, Productivity, Tips12 Comments

Is it a challenge to connect an iPhone to a Chromebook to move photos? Not at all: There are two easy ways to make it happen and one of them can even free up iPhone storage space.

The Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook stylus experience: Good with the right app

Kevin C. TofelDecember 27, 2021December 27, 2021NewsAndroid apps, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, Google Cursive, Ink, Productivity, Squid, Stylus, USI4 Comments

How is the Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook stylus experience? I didn’t have a USI pen when I reviewed the device, but have one now. It’s good… with the right app.

Google wants developers to know that more people are using Android apps on Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelDecember 21, 2021December 21, 2021NewsAndroid, Android 11, Android apps, Android Studio, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Developers6 Comments

We all know the Android app experience on large screen devices isn’t ideal. That’s the likely reason Google shared enticing data and tool improvements for developers to make better Android apps on Chromebooks