Need to find out what your Chromebook’s MAC and/or IP address is? It’s very simple, but most people don’t know how to do it. Here is our tutorial – enjoy!
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Cyber Monday: Samsung Chromebook available for $200, act fast!
Have you been looking for a nice Chromebook? Maybe you are shopping for a nice Christmas gift. Whatever your reason, you can get a very good deal on the popular Samsung Chromebook. Amazon is offering the most popular Chromebook for just $199 if you purchase it within the next couple hours. To be more exact, […]
Wallpapers+: easily search and set Wallpapers from Google+
Google has recently properly documented the chrome.wallpaper API, so Googler François Beaufort couldn’t leave his arms crossed. He has created a simple, but nifty app named Wallpapers+. It allows the user to search and set wallpapers from Google+. Google+ is full of photographers, which makes this a very helptful tool for finding awesome wallpapers. The […]
Acer C720P Chromebook: the first affordable touchscreen Chromebook costs only $299!
Want a touchscreen Chromebook but don’t want to purchase the $1300 Pixel? In comes the Acer C720P! The very first affordable touchscreen Chromebook at just $300.
Microsoft’s new Scroogled ad uses Pawn Stars to attack Chromebooks
Is Microsoft going too far with its Scroogled campaign? They are now working with History Channel’s popular Pawn Stars crew to try to attack Google.
Chrome OS updated with shelf placement control, better icons and more
I am honestly loving this update! I can change the location of the shelf, the icons now work better and are better organized, and other improvements are making the experience much better!
Chrome OS Dev drops Tar archive file support
Google is dropping support for one of the most popular archive files! Why? We don’t know, but Google is working on a solution for us.
Chrome OS Beta: you can now use alt+tab to access Window Overview
Isn’t it a bit confusing to migrate from a Windows computer to a Chromebook? Mostly because Chrome OS is web-based, but also because devices operate differently. Improvements are coming!
“OK Google” now works with Chromebooks!
You can now start talking to your Chromebook to do a search! Here is how you can activate it. There is much more coming, so come join the conversation!
Using a Chromebook with dual monitors? Glowing indicator tells you where you can drag your window
Need some help recognizing where to drag your window to transfer it to your Chromebook’s second display? Google has put together a real neat indicator for you!
Chrome will let you try apps before installing them!
Tired of installing new Chrome apps just to find out they are no good and having to uninstall them all over? That problem is now gone!
PDF files will now open within Chrome
Chrome Canary now opens PDF files on the browser, by default. Is this the future of Chrome, or another bad idea for Canary?
ASUS planning to release 2 affordable Chromebooks in early 2014
Looking to get a new Chromebook? ASUS is planning to launch to soon. They will be affordable and should stack up well against the competition.
What would you do with NFC on your Chromebook?
Google is working on bringing NFC to Chromebooks! In fact, the first app is already being worked on. What would you do with NFC on a Chromebook?
Why can’t we gift apps and media from the Google Play Store yet?
You would think the “Internet Giant” has all its services set up for the digital age. Is Google too busy looking at the big picture and missing all the details?
HP Chromebook 11 being pulled out of shelves everywhere!
Something very odd is going on at all retailers offering the HP Chromebook 11. It seems all stores are taking whatever is in stock and taking it to the back!
Would you like your school to use Chromebooks?
Do you think schools are ready to work on the cloud? CCSD is deploying 18,000 Chromebooks to 60+ schools!
Chrome OS Dev now let’s you chat with friends by searching their name
Need an easier way to find and chat with your friends? Google is buttering up a real nice feature for you!
Chrome OS now activates Natural Scrolling when it detects a touchscreen
Are you using Chrome OS Dev on a touchscreen Chromebook? If so, you may notice that Natural Scrolling is now activated!
Chrome OS gestures: three-finger swipe down for overview mode
Window management is not optimal on Chromebooks yet, but be sure Google is working on it. The latest Chrome OS Dev update brings a gesture-enabled overview mode that works like a charm!
Learn how to use your new Chromebook with Google’s online guide
Need some help with your new Chroembook or want to learn how Chrome OS works before you purchase one? Your best bet is to check out Google’s official guide.
Would you buy a smartphone that boots Chrome OS when docked?
Ubuntu has just announced the Edge, a smartphone that can run full Ubuntu for desktop when docked. Could this become a new trend? Will we see Android devices sporting Chrome OS soon?
Chromoting Android app to let us control Chrome desktop from your phone
Chrome Remote Desktop is an awesome Chrome app for controlling your desktop computer from our Chromebooks, but there is no (official) way to do it from our smartphones yet. This will change soon – Google is working on a smartphone solution named Chromoting. If you haven’t used Chrome Remote Desktop you have to check it […]
Guest browsing mode coming to Chrome for desktop
Ever needed to browse a friend’s computer privately? Soon you will be able to! Come learn all about it.
Chromebooks gaining marketshare while all others lose it
In an industry where all computer sales are plunging, it really says something when a new OS is thriving. Chrome OS is taking the market and it won’t be stopping.