A bug filed on this day in 2013 is finally close to being resolved: Linux kernel updates and other code changes will make it easy to use a USB-connected iPhone in place of a Wi-Fi connection on Chromebooks.
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Best Buy is now showing an April 6 release date for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. Interestingly, Samsung’s own product page adds another surprise tidbit: LTE connectivity for this 2-in-1 Chromebook.
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Two very similar Core i3-powered Chromebooks are on sale at Best Buy: The HP Chromebook X340 14 and Dell’s Inspiron Chromebook 14. Here are the key differences in these discounted $350 to $399 2-in-1 Chromebooks.
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“Can I get through a Computer Science program and learn to code with a Chromebook?” It’s a common question on various forums around the web. Here’s my detailed answer after using a Chromebook for my own CS studies.
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If the lower costing Pixelbook Go cuts too many corners for you over the Google Pixelbook, now’s the time to nab the 2017 model. Refurbished Pixelbooks are $599.99 at Best Buy.
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Surprise: Nvidia is bringing its GeForce NOW game streaming service to Chromebooks this year. Certain benefits could sway Chromebook gamers away from Google Stadia. Here’s why.
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Could Chromebooks for Education become the next billion dollar business for Google? It may take a bit yet but thanks to a per device Chrome Management Console license, Google should be earning around $200M a year in schools.
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Lenovo’s entry-level 2-in-1 Chromebook is discounted beyond a current Best Buy sale. Even better, the Lenovo Chromebook C340 ordered direct doubles your storage to 64 GB over the retail model for just $250.
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Got a broken laptop or Chromebook screen? All is not lost! By following these steps, a little time and a small investment with replacement screen does the trick. You might even be able to upgrade the display panel like I did.
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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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A reader looking for a budget Chromebook with $250 to $400 to spend asked what I’d recommend. There are a ton of entry-level devices, but I didn’t suggest any of them. Here’s what I recommended and why.
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