So I’ve been using my HP Chromebook 11″ for almost a month now and I want to post some of my thoughts. It needs to be noted that this is my second Chromebook since I use a 4gb HP Chromebook…
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Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 11e Chromebook: initial impressions, a Layman’s Perspective
The screen. First of all I think the screen is lovely. I’ve had a few Chromebooks. I’d say the screen I have disliked most is the Samsung 303 Arm. The Acer C720P was perfectly acceptable. The HP11 was downright enjoyable.…
Chromecast support coming to Chrome OS Video Player
Dinsan of Chrome Story recently noticed a Code Commit that brings some good news for owners of the Chromecast media streaming dongle, who also happen to be Chrome OS users: Chromecast support is coming to the Chrome OS video player.…
Tales of an Offline Chromebook
Much has been said these past several years regarding Chromebooks, and their ability to perform sans Internet. It’s no secret that I myself am a Chrome OS fan-boy (and proud of it). But this past week has been rather disappointing…
Verizon screws thousands, Google makes it right
Yesterday, JR Raphael of Android Power informed us that Verizon was cutting the 2 year free 100 MB/month data plans promised to Chromebook Pixel buyers down to 1 year, with no explanation. Verizon reps on the phone will tell you…
Verizon halves their 2 year free data plan for Pixel owners
If you’re one of the people crazy enough to spend almost $1500 on a Chromebook Pixel, I have bad news for you. The purchase just became a little less “worth it”. When you first purchased the Chromebook Pixel, you may…
This week on Practical Chrome: I Need a Shoulder
On this week of Practical Chrome, we talk a LOT of news (We took a week off, so we had some catching up to do) and we point you in the direction of some useful Chrome support resources. For a…
How to get Windows 8 Metro on your Chromebook (not really)
Finally my touch screen Chromebook makes sense. Of course I’m joking. There’s no way a touch screen Chromebook makes sense. But just in case you really like that Metro look, here’s a fun little app that if you squint your…
HP Chromebox available in US, $179
The moment many of you have been waiting for is here: the HP Chromebox is available to purchase (in the US anyways). The base model price, not surprisingly, is $179. Spec wise, it seems to be the same as the…
Watch Google Play Movies Offline on your Chromebook
A new app from Google in the Chrome Web Store allows you to watch Google Play Movies from your Chrome OS device (or any Chrome browser). What’s so special about that you ask? Well, it works OFFLINE. That’s right. Download…