Chrome’s almost no-show at CES, and is 2GB too little?
There isn't much from CES on the Chrome front we didn't already know, but we still power through for a full discussion of this week's Chrome news. Chrome’s almost no-show at CES, and is 2GB too little?...
View ArticleChrome Show: Got 2 GB of memory in your Chromebook? Don’t blame Google
Yes, most Chromebooks come with 2 GB of memory, but that's because Chromebook makers are choosing that limit. Is that a good thing? We discuss that topic and share news about Chrome 32 in this week's...
View ArticleChrome Show: Fly with Chrome Canary, get Google Now for free
Google Now on the desktop brings helpful reminders and contextual information right to your attention. It won't do so unless you're running Chrome Canary though. Our extension of the week for the...
View ArticleChrome Show: How to cloud print and get free 4G for life on a Chromebook
This week's show brings a new co-host to the team to talk about Chromebooks, the Chromecast and Chrome OS. Welcome, Janko! We answer some listener questions, talk about Chrome apps being native on...
View ArticleChrome Show: Chromecast SDK launches alongside a new Chromebox
After a long wait, we not only have the Chromecast SDK and new apps that use it, but also a new Chromebox coming soon from Asus for $179. Pinch-to-zoom also arrives in Chrome for Windows. Chrome Show:...
View ArticleChrome Show: Flappy Birds fly again on Google’s Chrome OS
Did you delete Flappy Birds too soon? You can get it back right in your Chrome browser for agonizing fun at any time. On this week's podcast we also review the latest new features in Chrome OS and...
View ArticleChrome Show: Windows apps on Chromebooks are coming, but for who?
Windows desktop, meet the cloud. And what runs in the cloud generally runs on a Chromebook. Tune in to this week's Chrome Show podcast to hear more about Windows on Chromebooks and new Chromecast apps...
View ArticleChrome Show: Plex is Chromecastic while the Samsung Chromebook 2 is elusive
Plex is the latest app to add Chromecast support. Why is it that many big names haven't yet added the Chromecast icon? We discuss that as well as new Bluetooth features coming to Chrome OS and the...
View ArticleChrome Show: New Samsung Chromebook 2 and a Toshiba Chromebook review
Competition is heating up in the larger Chromebook space. Toshiba's Chromebook 13 gets reviewed and next month, Samsung's Chromebook 2 arrives; both have large displays. And Chrome for Android gains a...
View ArticleChrome Show: Samsung Chromebook 2 benchmarks don’t impress
The early verdict on Samsung Chromebook 2 benchmark testing doesn't bode well if you want to maximize performance. Tune in to this week's podcast to hear why and learn how Google is adding new ways for...
View ArticleChrome Show: I’ll take a small Chromebox and a side of Android Wear please
The case of the pre-ordered Asus Chromebox takes a plot twist as nobody seems to be getting their device. We discuss the issue on this week's podcast, and talk about how Google Now is unifying Android...
View ArticleChrome Show: Run Android on a Chromebook thanks to Android-x86
Chrome and Android haven't merged but you can actually run Android on a Chromebook if you know where to look. We share the details on that and discuss Samsung's performance promises for the new...
View ArticleChrome Show: There’s a new “best” Chromebook in town and it’s a Dell
After months of leading the pack, the Acer C720 Chromebook leads no more according to one popular review site. There's a few good reasons to choose the Dell Chromebook 11 says The Wirecutter. Tune in...
View ArticleChrome Show: Asus C200 Chromebook appears while the C300 hides
After leaks of two new Asus Chromebooks appeared earlier this year, one has broken cover. Say hello to the C200, an Intel-powered 11.6-inch Chromebook that will likely be supplemented with a larger...
View ArticleChrome Show: ChromeBleed checks for HeartBleed issues before you surf insecurely
Still blindly surfing in the wake of HeartBleed? Our Chrome extension of the week will give you a little more peace of mind, telling you which sites are still at risk of being hacked before you even...
View ArticleChrome Show: Could Motorola revive the LapDock with a phone-powered Chromebook?
Motorola signed a patent license with Microsoft for Android and Chrome OS devices this month. Wait: Motorola doesn't make any Chrome OS devices. But it could and one possibility is to use an Android...
View ArticleChrome Show: This is the Asus Chromebook C200
An official-looking spec sheet with images and details of the Asus Chromebook C200 is here with a few nice surprises. On this week's podcast we also discuss Acer's Core i3 Chromebook and that 14-inch...
View ArticleChrome Show: Intel is happy to power your next Chromebook
A busy travel week means a short Chrome Show podcast but there's plenty of news to discuss including a $349 price for the LG Chromebase, new Chromebooks from Lenovo and others, plus some hands-on...
View ArticleChrome Show: First hands-on with the 1080p Samsung Chromebook 2
Although the full HD Samsung Chromebook 2 was delayed until later this month, the first hands-on thoughts of the device are appearing on Computerworld. We discuss that and other Chrome news you can use...
View ArticleChrome Show: Surface Pro 3 doesn’t make for a good Chrome tablet (yet)
While IE works great on the new Surface Pro 3 as you'd expect, Chrome isn't so hot; likely due to the tablet's unique screen resolution. Tune in to this week's podcast to hear more on that as well as...
View ArticleChrome Show: Asus C200 or C300; your choice at the same $249 price
How often do you see laptop models differ in screen size only and cost the same? Not very but that appears to be the case with the new Asus C200 and C300 Chromebooks. Chrome Show: Asus C200 or C300;...
View ArticleChrome Show: A tale of two very different Samsung Chromebook 2 reviews
How can one device be considered a great value for the price and a terrible performer at the same time? Welcome to the Samsung Chromebook 2 which is seeing early reviews across the spectrum. Chrome...
View ArticleChrome Show: What. Is. Project. Athena?
Google I/O is next week and we expect to hear about or see some big changes in the Chrome OS user interface thanks to Project Athena. Meanwhile, Jolicloud thinks its Drive is the file explorer that...
View ArticleChrome Show: The Google I/O 2014 edition
The big Google I/O 2014 keynote is over and we're dedicating this week's podcast to all of the news we heard from Sundar Pichai and company. If you were expecting a lot of Chrome news, you didn't quite...
View ArticleChrome Show: Making Chrome Apps on Chromebooks
There's one less reason to use a traditional computer if you're a developer: You can now make Chrome apps, which can be deployed to Android devices, on a Chromebook. We discuss why that's important in...
View ArticleChrome Show: Here comes Acer’s Bay Trail Chromebook
A new Acer Chromebook listing shows that the Bay Trail Chromebooks are coming. You'll likely pay less for these new models and get better battery life as long as you're willing to sacrifice a little...
View ArticleChrome Show: Why Dell’s Chromebook success is a bad thing
That Dell Chromebook 11 for education is pretty popular, and not just in schools. That sounds good, right? But there's a problem for you (and Microsoft) if you want this Chromebook, which is one of my...
View ArticleChrome Show: Acer overtakes Samsung’s Chromebook sales lead
Long the king of Chromebook sales, Samsung is facing a challenge from Acer, which offers many more choices to consumers. The company accounted for nearly 1 in every 3 Chromebook purchases in the second...
View ArticleChrome Show: Get a 25% performance boost on Chrome for OS X
Safari is typically the browser of choice on Mac OS X but there are some that use Google's Chrome. Now, a new 64-bit version is available, bringing a speed boost and stability to Google's browser....
View ArticleChrome Show: Which is the better low-cost experience, Windows or Chrome OS?
Windows laptops can surely run more apps than a Chromebook so if the devices are priced the same, people will simply choose the Microsoft option, right? Not necessarily because the experience of the...
View ArticleChrome Show: Virtual desktops are front and center on Chromebooks
Right on cue: As Microsoft talks about low-cost Windows laptops to do battle with Chromebooks, two companies bring Windows to Chrome OS through virtual desktops in the cloud. Chrome Show: Virtual...
View ArticleChrome Show: Why pictures may be better than images on the web
Thanks to a new HTML element, there's a bit of a difference between the new picture tag and the old image element in Chrome beta 38. On this week's podcast we explain why it's a better solution for...
View ArticleChrome Show: Streaming apps from Amazon’s web servers to Chromebooks
Chromebooks can already access apps on a nearby Windows or OS X machine. Now they can stream and use applications created to run on Amazon's servers. On this week's podcast, we discuss how that and...
View ArticleChrome Show: Hey, you got your Android apps in my Chromebook!
The virtual merger of Chrome and Android continues with apps from both platforms running on the other. Some of this effort is official and in beta but since both Chromium and Android are open, a little...
View ArticleChrome Show: Low-cost Windows laptops v. Chromebooks
After announcing its strategy to battle the value segment of laptops, Microsoft's first efforts are here with a $199 laptop from HP. How will it do against Chromebooks? The included Office 365 Personal...
View ArticleChrome Show: Another Tegra-powered Chromebook arrives; this time from HP
Not only is there another Tegra K1 Chromebook available, it comes with a full HD touchscreen option. Meet the HP Chromebook 14 which starts at $299 and then hear on the podcast why we recommend the...
View ArticleChrome Show: New Chrome apps for Windows, OS X show Google’s strategy
If you paid attention for the last 18 months or so, you'd know that Google's long-term Chrome strategy is to turn the browser into a framework. On this week's Chrome Show, we explain why Hangouts is...
View ArticleChrome Show: What we know about Google’s copresence so far
On this week's Chrome Show podcast we take a deeper dive into an in-progress Google effort called copresence. What is it, how will we use it and what devices will be supported? Tune in to find out what...
View ArticleChrome Show: Why Chromebooks became the teacher’s pet in 2014
In just three short years, Chromebooks have made huge inroads in the education market, becoming the best-selling device there this year. We discuss why on this week's podcast and share some new Chrome...
View ArticleChrome Show: When I’m 64 (bit, that is)
The latest Stable version of Chrome for OS X is finally 64-bit compatible. There's no going back to 32-bit as Google is discontinuing support. Skype for the web is nearly here for Chrome OS and the NYC...
View ArticleChrome Show: Common Core and Chromebooks vs. iPads
Voluntarily accepted education standards that include keyboarding skills could be hurting iPad sales in schools while at the same, boosting the already compelling choice of lower-cost Chromebooks....
View ArticleChrome Show: Unlocking Chromebooks with phones and watches
Google finally released a way to unlock your Chromebook with a trusted Android phone but only for the Dev Channel. It turns out you can add an Android Wear watch to the mix indirectly too. We explain...
View ArticleChrome Show: The first two Chromebooks likely to appear at CES
It’s that time of year where we gear up for the annual Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas. Last year we saw the new LG Chromebase and Toshiba Chromebook, even though you couldn’t purchase...
View ArticleChrome Show: The best Chromebook at CES is…
It’s pretty easy to have the top Chromebook at CES when you’re the only one at the show. That’s the case with Acer’s Chromebook 15, which was actually announced before the Consumer Electronics Show...
View ArticleChrome Show: Should you buy a Chromebook now or wait?
Today might not be the best day to buy a new Chromebook or Chromebox. Why? Because the next chip-cycle from Intel started last week with one new Chromebook already announced and several others...
View ArticleChrome Show: Two new Acer Chromebooks for Education
Acer was the first company to launch a Chromebook with fifth-generation Intel chip and there’s no signs of the company slowing down. It released two more Chrome OS laptops on Wednesday aimed squarely...
View ArticleChrome Show: Dell backs Chromebooks in the workplace
We often talk about Chromebooks in the consumer and education markets so it’s easy to overlook the Windows-centric enterprises. Dell isn’t doing that though: The company has a new computing appliance...
View ArticleChrome Show: Evidence of a Chromebook Pixel 2 spotted
The chip cycles are revving and that means new devices are coming. One of them just might be a successor to the original Chromebook Pixel, which debuted two years ago this month. Evidence of testing...
View ArticleChrome Show: Everything we know about the Chromebook Pixel 2
On our last podcast, the Chromebook Pixel 2 was just a hint and a hope based on evidence found in the Chromium bug tracker. Now, a refreshed device is a reality as has confirmed a new Pixel is coming...
View ArticleChrome Show: Remote Chromebook access arrives for all
The latest Chrome OS Stable channel update is here and with it comes remote access to Chromebooks and Chromeboxes. Until now you could only remote out of such devices; now you can remote in to them;...
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