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Download all of Google's beautiful Chromebook wallpapers for Chrome OS right here
Spice up your PC or phone with some beautiful new backgrounds
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Are you tired of looking at your old boring wallpaper? Google recently published some fancy new wallpapers for Chrome OS, and you can download them right now — even if you don't own one of these handy, reliable Chromebooks.
Google is working on a dazzling new wallpaper collection for Chromebooks
And you can download them early, right here
Wallpaper sets the mood for your device, and whether you're choosing between sweeping landscapes, subtle gradients, or even a massive picture of your favorite band, which wallpaper you roll with can make a surprising difference in your user experience. If you're on a Chromebook, Google offers an extensive library of high-resolution wallpapers that make your laptop feel a bit more like, well, your device. If you've started to outgrow your old desktop background, Google's launching a fresh collection of options that might just end your wallpaper hunt for the time being.
Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2021) review: The best Chromebook of 2021
Acer’s newest Spin 713 is a performance juggernaut for the price
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For the first few years, Chromebooks were merely an affordable solution for people to go online. With the ever-improving feature set of Chrome OS, manufacturers like Acer have seen more demand for premium Chromebook hardware. Last year, Acer released its successful Spin 713, which exceeded our expectations by packing speedy performance at a decent price. Now, the company offers a refreshed model that uses Intel’s latest 11th generation processor and Thunderbolt 4 to further refine the experience. The newest Spin 713 is a great follow-up to the older model who needs a powerful laptop for personal and business use, and its become one of the best Chromebooks you can buy
Asus Chromebook CX9 Review: Too much of a good thing
Limiting software holds back Asus's pricey Chromebook
There are a ton of dependable Chromebook options, whether you’re a casual user browsing the web or a serious professional that demands the best hardware. And while Chromebooks have a reputation for being cheap, that doesn’t mean there can’t be powerhouse Chromebooks. There’s a clear case to be made for a nicer piece of hardware like the Asus Chromebook CX9. The CX9 is a power user’s dream Chromebook that crams the best specs possible, but it’s too expensive to wholeheartedly recommend it for personal use, especially when the hardware feels bottlenecked by the limited software.
Roborock S7 long-term review: Wiping away the mess... and your money
If only it could auto-empty the dock without emptying your wallet too
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Robot vacuums have been exploding in popularity over the last few years, and there are plenty of inexpensive units that get the job done. For some, a better vacuum that saves more time is worth a premium price, and Roborock is happy to offer very expensive vacuums like the new Roborock S7 to those folks. The Roborock S7 has all the bells and whistles you could ever want in a robot vacuum, like mopping, zone cleaning, and smart assistant integration. It nails the basics, has plenty of smarts, and rolls right over the competition with its innovative sonic mop… but it costs $650. The S7 is an excellent vacuum — if you can afford it and really hate doing chores.
Our favorite Chrome OS 93 flags you should try on your Chromebook
Some of these flags also carry over to the browser on other platforms
Chrome OS 93 arrived for Chromebooks on Tuesday of last week, and it's packed with quality-of-life polish to help you enjoy your Chromebook even more. There are several additional features and tweaks that are not yet part of the default experience — including four that we detailed earlier this week. That's because they're still in development and need further refinement before being made available for millions of Chromebook users around the globe. Google has hidden these work-in-progress Chrome OS features behind a page in the Chrome browser, where you can set "flags" to toggle them on and off at will. Just take your time and be wise enough not to enable them at random — the wrong one could render your device unusable.
4 hidden Chromebook features to supercharge your productivity on Chrome OS 93
Features that will take your productivity to the next level
Chrome OS 93 arrived for most Chromebooks last week, and it refines the core experience with polish (like adding a stylus battery indicator) to help make your device more enjoyable to use. It's not the most exciting release out-of-the-box, but with a little tweaking on your end, you'll be able to take advantage of some even-more-useful but experimental features that aren't part of the default Chrome OS experience yet. Here are a few of them we've found that will help take your productivity to the next level.
Chrome OS 93 is heading to your Chromebook today, and it's all about the details
Tweaks that strengthen, mature, and enhance the overall Chrome experience
Today Google is launching Chrome OS 93 to Chromebooks, just a week after it released Chrome 93 to mobile and desktop platforms. Chromebooks have seen wild success over the last couple of years thanks to Chrome OS being reliable, secure, and easy to use, and Chrome OS 93 adds polish here and there to help you enjoy your Chromebook even more. Here are all the important features and tweaks coming with this update.
Chrome OS is working to help solve your Chromebook's audio problems
No microphone or audio? A diagnostics tool is in the works
It's frustrating to deal with broken audio on your Chromebook. With much of the world relying on video calls to communicate with family, friends, and work colleagues, issues with audio input and output can be a pain to troubleshoot and threaten disrupt an otherwise productive day. But with the help of a forthcoming Chrome OS update, you might just be able to find out why your speaker or microphone isn't performing as intended.
Eufy's subscription-free doorbell is even cheaper on Amazon today, but the deal won't last long
You have until the end of the day to purchase a wireless video doorbell for just $80
A smart doorbell camera can make keeping an eye on your home much easier, whether receiving a package from UPS or weeding out "guests" trying to sell you their services. While big players like Google Nest and Ring have some of the most advanced doorbells on the market, their price tags are enough to make your wallet quiver in fear. Thankfully, Eufy's battery-powered video doorbell camera won't break the bank, and you can pick one up for a mere $80 on Amazon today — no subscription needed.There's a lot to like about Eufy's video doorbell, especially at its price. Setup is pretty straightforward, and it hits the basics you'd expect from a doorbell camera: 1080p video, tall 4:3 field of view, instant alerts, and more. It works wirelessly, too — the manufacturer claims a long 4-month battery life from a single charge. And unlike some of its competitors, you'll be able to save your recordings locally without enrolling in an expensive subscription.At $80, Eufy's doorbell is $40 under its $120 price tag. If you've been searching for a doorbell that's both affordable and a solid performer, we recommend pulling the trigger on this unit. You'd be wise to act fast as this deal is only available through the end of the day. Follow the link below to check it out.Buy: Amazon
Chrome is getting a fresh Material makeover for its system pages
Settings, bookmarks, history, extensions, and downloads ditch the blue for an all-white aesthetic
It's been a few years now since Google gave Chrome one of its biggest makeovers to date — a perfect treat (for most) to celebrate the browser's first decade. Its Material makeover ditched the trapezoidal shapes and drab gray for a modern, rounded look that's more in line with Google's updated design system. However, the lack of theming in Chrome's system pages (settings and bookmarks, for example) is a testament to the absence of consistency in Google's implementation of Material Design. But with an upcoming change, it seems like the company finally wants to apply its attractive design language to Chrome in a consistent manner.
Chrome is working to support one of Android 12's best features
A long overdue improvement spells the end of multiple screenshots for a webpage
A lot of us take screenshots with our phones, but when trying to do something like sharing a cool, long article with friends and family, that can sometimes mean snapping a bunch of them. We've been waiting forever for Google to add scrolling screenshots natively into Android, and for good reason — it's way more convenient to just take a single capture of content that extends past what's viewable on our phone's screen. Android 12 finally made this long-requested feature a reality, but with one important caveat — it doesn't work in all apps yet. Chrome is among those apps you'll most likely want to take scrolling screenshots in, and soon, it'll support one of Android 12's best features.
Save big on both generations of Samsung's flashy Galaxy Chromebook
Take up to $300 off the premium model
Summer vacation has come and gone — it's already August, our (not really) favorite time of the year when many of us head back to the classroom. If you've been eyeing a laptop for your daily schooling needs, there's no better way to catch the attention of your peers than by grabbing Samsung's flashy fiesta-red Galaxy Chromebook. And today, you can save big on both generations of these attractive Chromebooks — up to $300 off the premium model.Samsung's high-end Galaxy Chromebook is a beautiful mess — but mostly the latter. There's still lots to love about it, though: a gorgeous 4K OLED screen, attractive hardware, integrated stylus, and more. It's equipped with a 10th generation Intel Core i5-10210U processor and 8GB of RAM. There's a fingerprint sensor on the unit to jump right back into your productivity zone quickly, and its 256GB PCIe storage allows for super-fast reads and writes.The Galaxy Chromebook 2, meanwhile, is Samsung's successor to its convertible, and it also keeps that lovely flirtatious red color scheme. While the new Chromebook improves the keyboard, speakers, and security, the manufacturer made some notable downgrades to address the slew of problems that plagued the first-generation device — notably the lackluster battery life and thermal issues. The base model is equipped with an Intel Celeron 5205U and 4GB of RAM, but you'll be able to configure it with up to an i3-10110U and 8GB memory — this bumps its 64GB eMMC flash storage up to 128, too. Despite the slower speeds, the Galaxy Chromebook 2's 12-hour battery life and lower price make it a better value than the premium model.
Chromebooks are getting better keyboard and mouse support in games with this new change
It extends keyboard and mouse support to incompatible games
Many of us have been working from home for a long time now, and if you've got a stressful job, it's vital to take time relaxing and winding down after work. With the vast catalog of apps now available for Chromebooks thanks to the Play Store, it's easier than ever to get hooked on addictive games like PUBG or Among Us. But despite Google's efforts to optimize Android on Chrome OS, a lot of games are still incompatible with keyboard and mouse input — simply because the developers built them for phones and tablets. So if your Chromebook lacks a touchscreen, you've been out of luck. Thankfully, it looks like that may soon change.
Save up to 25% on Eufy's home security systems on Amazon today
The eufyCam 2 will keep a watchful eye over your house, no monthly fee required
It's more important than ever to keep your home safe and secure, especially when you're away at work. While it can be expensive to invest in a full monitoring system, thankfully there are plenty of outdoor cameras that will help look after your home 24/7 without breaking the bank. Anker's eufyCam 2 is a solid option for an affordable security camera, and for today only, you can save up to 25% on its security system as part of Amazon's Deal of the Day.The eufyCam 2 hits most of the notes you'd look for in a DIY surveillance camera system: 1080p video, wide field of view, IP67 weather-proofing resistance, low-light support, smart home integration, and more. And even though this is wireless, Anker claims you can expect up to a full year of operation on a single charge. When you're not looking at the feed, the eufyCam 2 will notify you if it thinks something's up — it's smart enough to differentiate people from objects, reducing false alerts. And unlike some of its competitors, you'll be able to save your recordings locally without enrolling in an expensive subscription.
'Cursive' for Chromebooks could finally be the digital notebook you wish you had
First launching on the HP Chromebook x2 11, arriving for other Chromebooks in the future
More and more of us are going completely digital these days, replacing our pens and paper with a tablet-and-stylus combo. With the right software and hardware, tablets could be the perfect medium for taking notes in class, illustrating, and doing everything a traditional PC can do. Sadly, decent apps for taking handwritten notes on Chromebooks are few and far between — most suffering from high input latency and random instability. It seems Google finally took note of the situation, as it now plans on giving students and artists a proper solution.
Chrome gets even more colorful with its big Material You revamp
A recent Canary update for Chrome on Android adds dynamic color theming everywhere
Google announced Material You at this year's I/O conference, and this post-Material Design chapter looks like it's arguably the company's most ambitious move yet. Material You is all about embracing emotion and expression, using humanistic principles like soft shapes and dynamic color theming that adapt to your wallpaper. We've seen Google's radical new design language trickle down to its apps over the last few months — one of them is Chrome, which saw a sprinkle of color extraction when we covered it last month. Now it looks like Google is going all in with Chrome's Material You makeover.
Our favorite Chrome OS 92 flags you should try on your Chromebook
Some of these flags carry over to the browser on other platforms
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Chrome OS 92 arrived to Chromebooks on Monday this week following a week of delay, and it's packed with a ton of helpful features to supercharge your ability to communicate on Chrome OS. There are several additional features and tweaks that are not yet part of the default experience — a few we detailed earlier this week. That's because they're still in development and need polishing before being made available for millions of Chromebook users around the globe. Google has hidden these work-in-progress Chrome OS features, or "flags," behind a page in the Chrome browser, and you'd be wise not to enable them at random — the wrong one could render your device unusable.
Save a cool $100 on Google's i5 Pixelbook Go
A meaty discount on one of the best laptop keyboards around
It's been almost two years since Google made a proper Chromebook for the masses. The Pixelbook Go is the company's most recent device meant for the casual user, with a more traditional form factor and magnesium chassis to improve its affordability and longevity. Despite Google's cost-saving measures, the laptop has simply been too expensive, with a $650 sticker price being less competitive than similarly equipped Chromebooks. But there's still a lot to love about it, and if you've been itching to buy it on sale, today's your lucky day — you can snag an i5 Pixelbook at Amazon for $100 off.
How to stop your Chromebook from opening Chrome on startup
Chrome OS 92 has a hidden feature to stop Chrome from launching when you sign in
Your Chromebook is no ordinary PC: it's powered by Google's Chrome browser, providing a speedy, simple, and secure online experience. It's precisely this reason that Chrome launches automatically whenever you sign back in — there's no better way to showcase your Chromebook's strength than by putting the browser front and center. However, some people just prefer starting with a blank desktop instead, whether they want to use other apps instead, or for minimalism reasons. With the help of a hidden switch in the newest Chrome OS 92 update, you can stop your Chromebook from opening Chrome when you sign in.