Chomebooks

A Chromebook is a laptop running Chrome OS as its operating system. The devices are designed to be used primarily while connected to the Internet, with most applications and data residing in “the cloud“. A Chromebook is an example of a thin client. Chromebook are manufactured by many companies including Samsung, Dell, HP and Acer.

What is Chrome OS?

Chrome OS is an operating system based on the Linux kernel and designed by Google to work with web applications and installed applications. Chrome OS is built upon the open source project called Chromium OS which, unlike Chrome OS, can be compiled from the downloaded source code. Chrome OS is the commercial version installed on specific…

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Chromebit

Just like the aforementioned items Chromebook, etc. the Chromebit is a Computer running the Chrome OS. It does web and web-apps only. The difference is the Chromebit is only 12 centimeters long and plugs into an HDMI port of a TV. The Chromebit requires a bluethooth keyboard and mouse to operate it.

Chromebook Pixel, The premium Chrome OS experience!

The Chromebook Pixel is just a Chromebook but it built with a premium experience in mind. The Pixel  has a super high resolution touchscreen. Some offers come with free LTE data two years. A they come with either an Intel i5 or i7 processor. The Pixel is a far better computer then say my original Samsung…

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Chromebase

How would you like an all-n-one computer with a 21-22 inch monitor that never gets viruses and starts in an instant. The Chromebase is like the Chromebook and the Chromebox but has an all-n-one form factor similar to an iMac.

Run Android On Your Windows

American Megatrends the popular maker of BIOS firmware has created the ability for you to run a full Android installation on your Windows machine. Called DuOS it is an Android emulator for Windows.  Sorry DuOS is only free to try for 30 days but it is very reasonably priced. $10 for Jellybean and $15 for…

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GParted, A Free Partition Editor

GParted is a free partition editor for graphically managing your disk partitions. With GParted you can resize, copy, and move partitions without data loss, enabling you to: Grow or shrink your C: drive, Create space for new operating systems and attempt data rescue from lost partitions. GParted is very similar to “Partition Magic” a commercial…

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LastPass, Good For Now

October 13th on Security Now Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte had Joe Siegrist of LastPass to talk about the acquisition of LastPass by LogMeIn. Looks like for now Joe will remain at LastPass to run things. Joe said that LogMeIn had no plans to change things, at least for now. I gather from this conversation that…

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Chromecast Streaming Player

Chromecast is a  media streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port on your TV. Simply use an Android phone, tablet, iPhone®, iPad®, Mac® or Windows® laptop, or Chromebook to cast your favorite entertainment and apps right to the big screen.

Kodi

Kodi (formally known as XBMC) is an award-winning free and open source (GPL) software media player and entertainment hub that can be installed on Linux, OSX, Windows, iOS, and Android, featuring a 10-foot user interface for use with televisions and remote controls.