Chromebooks can now run Windows desktops, via VMware

VMware will offer virtual desktop services for Google’s Chromebooks, allowing them to run Windows applications on the pared-down laptops based on the Chrome OS. Check on this article from PCWorld.com

Your Chromebook As The Ultimate Travel Device

If you’re trying to decide what sort of lightweight device to get for your next big trip, you may consider checking out Chromebooks. But why choose a Chromebook for travel specifically? Because, when it comes to travel, they are spot on. Check on this article from MakeUseOf.com

The future of the desktop is a tabletop

One day, the future of Intel’s desktop business will lie within something that looks like the Microsoft Surface. No, not the tablet—the older, tabletop version. Remember that? Get some information on this great article from PCWorld.com

HP Pavilion 4GB 17.3″ Laptop

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy is offering this HP Pavilion 4GB 17.3″ Laptop on sale for $379.99 after instant savings. Shipping is free and a one-year warranty applies. The same laptop sells for $445.85 at Amazon. Check the specs on BestBuy.com

Samsung 11.6″ Chromebook w/ Exynos 1.7GHz CPU (Used)

Amazon.com offers a used version of the 11.6″ Samsung Chromebook on sale for $134.37 after instant savings. Check on the system specs from Amazon.com

HTTPS Everywhere makes Firefox for Android more secure

The Electronic Frontier Foundation wants to make web browsing on mobile as secure as it is on the desktop—at least for Android users. The digital rights group recently released a mobile version of its stellar HTTPS Everywhere add-on for Firefox for Android. Check this article from TechHive.com

Satellite C50-ABT3N12 15.6’’ Laptop w/ Intel Celeron 1005M

Toshiba has this Satellite C50-ABT3N12 15.6” Laptop for $379.99.  Use the coupon code and the price drops to $349.99.  Shipping is $24.99.  Check the specs from Toshiba.com