Chromebook

If you're going to lose a laptop, better it be a Chromebook

I lost my laptop computer yesterday. I was on a long bus ride that became even longer due to traffic. I was a bit <i>off</i> to begin with having gotten up …

Best Buy is selling a 2-in-1 Chromebook for $220

Chromebooks are great, but I have a very specific opinion about buying them. I want a price around $200, an Intel processor, and a minimum 32GB of onboard storage. Right now, Best Buy has just such a deal: You can get the Acer R11 2-in-1 Chromebook for $220. The only catch is you have to sign-up …

Our favorite convertible Chromebook is cheaper on Amazon right now than anywhere else

The days of only having two good platform options when shopping for your next notebook computer are long gone, and it’s all thanks to Ubuntu Linux! …

ASUS Chromebook Flip C213 is a convertible for education with Android app support

Chromebooks are great for many scenarios, but they really shine for education. Why? Well, they are often inexpensive, and best of all, they are very …

ASUS’ new USB-C equipped Chromebook Flip C213 will be available for $349

We’ve seen a few new Chromebooks hit the market in 2017, but the majority have been focused toward education, and for good reason. The latest to hit the market comes from ASUS with the new Chromebook Flip C213.<p>The C213 was announced earlier this year as a ruggedized device designed with education …

PC shipments haven't been this bad since 2007, and Apple is seeing a big Mac slump

The PC industry just had its lowest single quarter of shipments since 2007, according to a new report from analyst firm Gartner.<p>Worldwide shipments of PCs fell 4.3% in the second quarter compared with the same period in 2016. That marked the 11th straight quarter that shipments have declined in the …

[Deal Alert] Samsung Chromebook Pro on sale for $519 ($30 off)

Google and its partners launched a new wave of Chromebooks this year, and one of the most impressive pieces of hardware among the bunch was the …

How to Gain 23 Minutes of Work Before You Board a Plane

It's easy to gain back some time on the clock...even at the airport.<p>Every second counts.<p>When you are heading out on a business trip, you can use the time waiting at the gate to catch up on CNN...or you can pump out an entire report for the boss.<p>When I travel, I like to challenge myself to stay …

Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA review: A versatile laptop with lots to love

The Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA is ahead of its time. All Chromebooks shipping in 2017, including the Chromebook Flip, can run Android apps natively. We’ve tried Android apps on Chrome and can see lots of potential for broadening a Chromebook’s capabilities. We really wanted to review this feature …

My First Impression of Book Creator for Chromebooks

As a 1:1 Chromebook district, we are continually looking for ways to unleash our students' creativity on a laptop-style device. As Chromebooks become …

VVSD among state leaders in 1-to-1 Chromebook rollout

When classes begin Aug. 16, Valley View School District 365U students and educators will be the beneficiaries of one of the largest simultaneous …

Turn your old Mac into a Google Chromebook

If you have an old MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro laying around collecting dust, and you’re tech-geek, you can experiment with Google’s …

Chromebook Eve Rumors: What to Expect from Google's New Laptop

What will the next generation Chromebook bring? We're slowly finding out. Chrome Unboxed, a site that crawls through Chrome OS commits for the latest …

‘Eve’ Chromebook in the works w/ dedicated Assistant button and fingerprint sensor

Google Assistant continues to expand to more products and it’s looking more and more like Chromebooks are the next stop for Google’s take on AI. Rumors hit the web early this year that Google would be making this move and now a Chromebook in development is giving us a lot more evidence that this is …

Chromebook with a Google Assistant key and fingerprint sensor may be in the works

Google appears to be bringing some big new features to Chromebooks, starting with a still-in-development model codenamed “Eve.” The two biggest additions are support for a fingerprint sensor and the Google Assistant. But the device is also expected to have improved trackpad tech and one of Intel’s …

Microsoft Early Version of Whiteboard App Leaked

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), aiming to take on Alphabet Inc.'s (GOOG) Google in the education market, is gearing up to launch a whiteboard app for Windows …

Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA review: A classy convertible Review

Chromebooks may have started life as a low-cost computing option for students or those wanting an auxiliary laptop to their main Windows (or macOS) …

Amazon sale slashes over $60 off our favorite convertible Chromebook

Look, we’re not going to beat around the bush here: if you want a Chromebook and you’re not merely looking for a bargain basement laptop, the Samsung …

2 handy yet hidden Chromebook security features

Google's Chrome OS is far more powerful and versatile than most folks realize -- and one of the platform's greatest strengths over traditional …

How to install Linux on a Chromebook (and why you should)

EnlargeChromebooks are one of the most secure devices you can give a non-technical end user, and at a price point few can argue with, but that …

联想、戴尔等品牌 Chromebook 终于获得 Play 商店支持

PingWest 品玩 6 月 17 日报道，Google 开始为第三方 OEM 厂商的 Chromebook 提供用于下载 Android 应用的 Google Play 商店支持。这些厂商包括三星、联想、惠普、戴尔、宏碁、华硕等，2017 年发售的 Chromebook 将把 Play 商店做为标配支持。Google 在不久前宣布将为 OEM 的 Chromebook 提供 Play 商店的支持，这些将获得 Play 商店支持的 Chromebook 列表已经在今年四月公开，Google 还在本周向列表中增加了 16 款机型。更多精彩请关注我们的微信公众号：PingWest 品玩（wepi …

Chromebook ‘Eve’ tipped with fingerprint sensor, Assistant, and high-res display

Google is rumored to be developing a new breed of Chromebook, one that will include a model that is supposedly going by the codename ‘Eve.’ This …

This $379 Chromebook can convert into a tablet and lets you access Android apps alongside ChromeOS

The Thrifter team is back again with a great deal on Samsung's Chromebook Plus that you won't want to miss!<p>Updated: Best Buy has price matched. You …

Travel (Linux) laptop setup - mricon.com/i

The Linux Foundation Open Source Summit is happening in Beijing next week, and some of the topics I've had to cover in my capacity as "the security …

微軟想證明 Windows 比 Chrome OS 好用，但也流露出對 Chrome 的恐懼

[Update: Knocked down to $378] Deal Alert: Grab the Samsung Chromebook Plus from Amazon for $395 ($55 off)

• Update 1: 2017/06/15 9:47am PDT In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has knocked the price down even lower. You can now grab the Chromebook Plus …

Asus Chromebook Flip C213 Launching Soon Priced From $350

Asus is gearing up to launch its new Asus Chromebook Flip C213 priced at $350 and equipped with an 11.6-inch screen offering users a resolution of …

ASUS announces new rugged Chromebook

ASUS announced Chromebook "Flip C213", a rugged Chrome OS-powered laptop with 360 degree-flippable 11.6-inch touchscreen display, 5MP rear camera and …

Google needs to build a Chrome tablet

Developers needs the right tool to get their products ready for the future of computing, and Google is the company that needs to build it.<p>Many people …

Google’s Instant Tethering feature quietly arrives on Chromebooks | Trusted Reviews

<b>An Instant Tethering feature has appeared in the latest Canary build of Chrome OS to simplify the process of setting up a mobile hotspot on your</b> …