This needed Chromebook feature could tempt me back to Pixel
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by Robby Payne
16h ago
It’s no secret that I’ve long since left the Pixel community for Samsung. What started with a move to the excellent Galaxy S23 has culminated in my having the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in my pocket for a solid 5 months at this point and there’s no urge in me to change to anything else ..read more
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Save the planet and some cash! Acer launches trade-in program for Earth Day
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by Joe Humphrey
16h ago
Earth Day is always a good reminder to be a bit kinder to our planet. This year, I’m thrilled to see Acer stepping up with some great initiatives. Not only have they launched a consumer-focused trade-in program, but they’re also tackling plastic pollution head-on with a partnership that aims to truly make an impact. Got ..read more
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The best sub-$200 Chromebook deal is back
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by Robby Payne
16h ago
It’s been a little while, but one of the best super-affordable Chromebook deals is back in the form of the Lenovo Slim 3. While this device clearly isn’t out to break speed records or dazzle users with the latest-greatest hardware on the market, it does a fantastic job of getting the basic really right while ..read more
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Google Pixel 9 Pro leak confirms iPhone clone design
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by Joe Humphrey
3d ago
Well, folks, It looks like the early leaks were true. New hands-on photos of the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro have surfaced, giving us our first glimpse at the iPhone-esque design that appears to be a total revamp and all-new look for Google’s flagship devices. There are several hands-on photos here, so let’s dive in ..read more
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A new Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook appears, but makes little sense
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by Robby Payne
3d ago
Mysteriously, a new model of the awesome Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook has emerged at Best Buy and is oddly categorized under PC Gaming > Gaming Laptops. Regardless, it is there, on sale, and a device that even at a $50 discount you likely should not purchase. Don’t get me wrong: I 100% think Lenovo should ..read more
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Chrome on Windows is finally getting a PDF inking tool Chromebooks have had for years
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by Robby Payne
4d ago
It only took 5 short years for a feature to migrate over to Windows that we ChromeOS folks have been used to using in the PDF Viewer: pen annotation. When I was made aware of this change, I at first thought the article in question was misinformed. Surely there was no way after all this ..read more
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The Chrome Cast 263: The mounting problem of the Google Graveyard
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by Joe Humphrey
5d ago
This week on The Chrome Cast podcast, we dive into a big update on the website, publishing our last YouTube video for a bit, and a mounting problem that has us frustrated with Google. The first half of the show is all about the return of the comments section on the website. After working through ..read more
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Acer’s new Chromebook Plus 514 is more of the same, but different
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by Robby Payne
5d ago
Today, Acer is announcing a new Chromebook Plus 514 model that keeps the same name, much of the same look, but a few differing pieces both on the inside and on the outside from the existing one. Sat next to one another, the first Chromebook Plus 514 and this new one look quite similar. There ..read more
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The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is down to just $349
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by Robby Payne
6d ago
It’s been a few months since the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 drastically fell in price all the way down to $349 and then on to only $299 a week later. Though I was lukewarm about it at the launch of this device, even I had to admit that sort of pricing for the Galaxy Chromebook ..read more
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I’m unsure when this new Chromebook calendar feature arrived, but I love it
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by Robby Payne
6d ago
Right off the bat, here, let me make this 100% clear: this new-to-me feature may have been around for a little while. I’ll explain why I’m just seeing it today in a moment, but we posted about ChromeOS’ Up Next pop-up in the Canary Channel of ChromeOS back in February of 2023, so it’s been ..read more
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