The 15-Minute Chromebook Tune-Up
As far as computers go, Chromebooks are shockingly low-maintenance. Google's Chrome OS operating system updates itself silently and automatically — as do most of the core apps associated with the platform — and it doesn't get gunked up and slowed down over time, as...
Asus Chromebook New Models: C204, C403, and Flip C214
Asus has revealed a new range of "education-ready" Chromebooks and a Chrome OS tablet. The C204 and C403 will be traditional clamshell laptops, coming in 11.6-inch and 14-inch sizes respectively, while the C214 will be a 14-inch convertible. The new series features...
5 Must-Have Google Search Tips for Students
In today’s world, it’s impossible to ignore Google Search as a legitimate tool for research. Most of us begin any simple quest for knowledge with a Google search. So it makes sense that more serious searches might start there, too. But is Google OK for formal...
10 Apps that Make Chromebooks Feel Like a Real Desktop
Here are ten apps that will make your Chromebook feel like a real desktop. 1. Gmail Offline Gmail Offline is exactly what it sounds like, an offline version of Gmail that uses a cached version of your Gmail data to let you respond to email when you are offline. After...
How to Collect Data With Google Forms: 4 Steps
A Google Form gives you a great way to gather responses from people. From a one-question form to a long multi-section quiz, a Google Form eliminates the need to decipher and tally responses on sheets of paper. A form also serves as an elegant alternative to asking a...
First Look at Chromebook Spin 13 and Chromebook 13
The new Acer Chromebook 13 features a 13.5 inch, 2256 x 1504 pixel IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and support for up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM and up to an Intel Core i3-8130U dual-core Kaby Lake Refresh processor. The Acer Chromebook Spin 13, meanwhile, has the same...
Dell 3189 Education Chromebook 2-in-1
An education-focused 2-in-1 that easily switches between different modes of usage. One minute it's a laptop, the next it's a tablet, or a screen for viewing video in "tent mode." To keep things simple, there's nothing to click on to toggle between modes. The laptop's...
Asus C301 Chromebook
Most Chromebooks are cheap laptops with entry-level specs. But there’s a growing number of Chromebooks with higher price tags that offer additional storage and memory or better displays. Now Asus has one of the most affordable models with… let’s say mid-range specs....
Everything You Can Do Offline With A Chromebook
Wondering how you can use your Chromebook offline? Here are six things you can do without an internet connection. Create and Edit Documents As you might expect, Google is at the forefront of adding offline features to Chrome OS. Google Drive had offline support for a...
Essentials of a Successful 1:1 Chromebook Program
Alexandra Ito shares how her district, Santa Ana Unified (SAUSD), increased access to students through a program called “Access for All,” a well-received iPad and Chromebook initiative. Through this experience, they developed a model for planning and implementation....