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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 review: Better than the original

Kevin C. TofelJune 26, 2022June 26, 2022ReviewsARM-based Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Lenovo Duet 3 Chromebook1 Comment

My review of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3: Lenovo has made all the right moves with this successor to the 2020 model.

Here’s the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook price by model

Kevin C. TofelJune 23, 2022June 25, 2022NewsAcer Chromebook Spin 714, Chromebooks, Convertible Chromebook, HP, HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, Intel 12th-gen7 Comments

The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook price by model was revealed today on a briefing call. Here’s what you need to know.

Discounted Acer Chromebook 317 gets you 17.3” FullHD, 8 GB of RAM for $299

Kevin C. TofelJune 23, 2022June 23, 2022NewsAcer, Acer Chromebook 317, Chromebook Deals, Chromebooks4 Comments

Like to live large with Chrome OS? The discounted Acer Chromebook 317 at $299 nabs you a massive 17.3-inch 1080p touchscreen and 8 GB of RAM.

How Chrome Journeys on a Chromebook work

Kevin C. TofelJune 20, 2022June 21, 2022How to, NewsChrome browser, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 104, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Journeys1 Comment

I took a look at Chrome Journeys on a Chromebook and I see tremendous value. Here’s why and what it looks like in Chrome OS.

HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook first impressions

Kevin C. TofelJune 17, 2022June 18, 2022News, ReviewsChromebooks, Convertible Chromebook, Core i5, HP, HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, Intel 12th-gen11 Comments

Here are my HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook first impressions after receiving a review unit today. It’s light, thin, and fast!.

2022 Acer Chromebook 314 with Gemini Lake, 8 GB of RAM is $389.99

Kevin C. TofelJune 17, 2022June 17, 2022NewsAcer, Acer Chromebook 314, Chromebooks, Gemini Lake5 Comments

Back in April, I discovered new 2022 Acer Chromebook 314 models. Now there’s additional info on these clamshells with Gemini Lake processors

Android 12’s Material You for Chrome OS is making progress

Kevin C. TofelJune 16, 2022June 16, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Material YouNo Comments

We already have dark and light themes on Chromebooks. Next up is adding Android 12’s Material You for Chrome OS and Chromebooks.

Chrome OS 103 Linux Terminal is prepped for Guest OS installs, aka Bruschetta

Kevin C. TofelJune 14, 2022June 19, 2022NewsBruschetta, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 103, Crostini, Google, Linux, Windows6 Comments

In support of Project Bruschetta, the Chrome OS 103 Linux Terminal is prepped for Guest OS installs on a Chromebook.

Chrome OS tablet mode to get resizable floating windows

Kevin C. TofelJune 13, 2022June 13, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chrome OS tablets, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Google, Productivity, Tablet mode2 Comments

Google is working to bring pinned, floating windows to Chromebooks. Recent code shows that Chrome OS tablets will get resizable windows too.

Chrome OS will mimic Windows 11 with Partial Split Chromebook windows

Kevin C. TofelJune 9, 2022June 10, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chrome OS 103, Chrome OS 104, Chromebooks7 Comments

Code changes suggest Chrome OS will mimic Windows 11 with Partial Split Chromebook windows: Three equally sized window snaps on your screen.

Can Chromebooks share Bluetooth audio? Maybe soon with AuraCast.

Kevin C. TofelJune 8, 2022June 9, 2022NewsAuraCast, Bluetooth, Chromebooks, ChromeOSNo Comments

Can Chromebooks share Bluetooth audio to a number of wireless output devices such as headphones or speakers with AuraCast? In theory, yes.