Chromebooks, Chrome OS and Chrome tablet news, how tos, views and reviews
Keeping your data private on a Chromebook is a tough task due to so much reliance on Google and other web services. But a new Chrome OS on-device grammar check could help a little. And maybe it paves the way for more data privacy on Chromebooks.
Read more
All of these glowing Apple Silicon M1 device reviews have me thinking it’s time for Google to design a similar, modern chipset for Chromebooks. After all, doesn’t the “modern OS” deserve it?
Read more
Back in 2009, Chrome OS was shown off as a modern OS with simplicity. Since then Android, Linux, and soon, Windows 10, are part of the experience. Some say the simplicity is gone. Here’s why I disagree.
Read more
Own a Chromebook that was released on or after July 2017? If so, you can get 3 free months of Stadia Pro and run PC games on your Chromebook, regardless of how little performance it has.
Read more
Reports of Windows 10X devices hitting next spring raise specters of the failed Windows RT effort as well these devices being Chromebook competitors. Here’s why they won’t be.
Read more
Based on my initial review and a follow up one four months later, I think the Pixelbook Go is worth $649 for most people. Now you can get a refurbished unit for $529.99, making it even more attractive.
Read more
Rumors of Google working Samsung on a custom Exynos chip for potential phones and Chromebooks are making the rounds today. Last week, the purported specs leaked: Here they are.
Read more
Just 8 hours after the already delayed Chrome OS 80 software arrived on Chromebooks, Google pulled back to version 79. If you want to revert back, you can with a manual process. Should you?
Read more
Google has discounted its Pixel Slate in the past, but not this much: Between $300 and $700, including pen and keyboard. Could this be the end of Pixel Slate inventory and should you buy one? My thoughts.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more