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Save $230 on the excellent Acer Chromebook Spin 714

Kevin C. TofelFebruary 6, 2023February 6, 2023News3 Comments

The $729 Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is on sale again at an all-time low price of $499 this week. This excellent laptop has few flaws and is a performance champ.

Use Microsoft 365 and OneDrive? They’re getting better on Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023News10 Comments

Microsoft 365 and OneDrive will both be integrated better on Chromebooks. Last year, I reported on this effort and it’s coming soon.

HP Fortis Chromebook gets affordable classroom updates

Kevin C. TofelFebruary 2, 2023February 2, 2023News4 Comments

An updated 11″ HP Fortis Chromebook for classrooms was introduced on Thursday. The rugged, utilitarian HP Fortis x360 G3 J Chromebook starts at $339.

Pro Tip: A portable power bank can double your Chromebook usage on the go

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 28, 2023January 28, 2023News4 Comments

I use a portable power bank on the go with my Chromebook. Here are tips on choosing your own, and a few that double your Chromebook usage on the go.

How to change Chromebook Tote to Quick Files in ChromeOS

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 26, 2023January 26, 2023How to, News6 Comments

Google is changing the name of Tote to Quick Files and adding an additional feature. Here’s how to change from Chromebook Tote to Quick Files in Chrome OS.

Impressive Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook sees $120 discount

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 24, 2023January 24, 2023NewsNo Comments

The Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook is a impressive device at $499. But you can snag this excellent 2-in-1 for $120 less at a cost of $379.

First look at the HP Chromebook x360 13b with MediaTek K1200

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 23, 2023January 23, 2023News, Opinion, ReviewsNo Comments

I have the $449 HP Chromebook x360 13b with MediaTek K1200 chipset in hand. My first impressions? The ARM chip might be good. The Chromebook? I’m not so sure.

Incoming tech: OCR text from PDFs on Chrome, Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 2023News1 Comment

Google is adding OCR text from PDFs to digitize those individual words and phrases. The new feature will work on Chromebooks and in the Chrome browser.