Google has officially announced that Chromebooks released in 2017 and after will all be compatible with Android Apps in the “coming future.” No news on when the Play Store will be making its way to the Stable channel but we still anticipate seeing some, if not all devices on the list gaining access with the […]
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There are multiple different channels that apps find themselves making their way onto your Chrome OS device. At one time it was via the Chrome Web Store. In that store, you can find dedicated Chrome OS apps alongside Extensions that expand the usability of Chrome. Now that Android has come on the scene, this section of the site will expand incredibly.
Chromebook How To: Using Extensions In Incognito Mode
Chrome’s incognito mode can be a useful tool for various reasons. For those of you familiar with it you likely know your own use-case for incognito mode, so we’ll skip the multitude of scenarios for which it can be applied.
Continue ReadingChromebooks Get Mentioned In Android App Download Screen
Since the beginning of the Android Apps on Chromebooks transition, we’ve seen a handful of landing pages for specific devices tout the coming ability of their Chromebook to run Android Apps. Now, we are beginning to see developers follow suite with software.
Continue ReadingChrome OS 57 Brings Enhanced Meta Data To Quick File Preview
As the much anticipated addition of the Google Play Store to Chromebooks nears, the ever-evolving development of our beloved operating system continues.
Continue ReadingAndroid N For Chromebooks Confirmed
CES has come and gone and the world of Chrome OS is still buzzing over the release of the Samsung Chromebooks Plus and Pro. Samsung’s newest creation, collaborated by Google, is being advertised with the Google Play Store out of the box. While on the show floor we did confirm that the Chromebook plus was […]
Continue ReadingChromebook App Of The Week: Vectr Graphic Design Editor
Few things in my line of work give me anxiety. If I had to make a list, graphic design would be right there in my top 3 for sure. I can sit and stare at code all day or dismantle a PC and rebuild it from the ground up blindfolded. But, when it comes to […]
Continue ReadingHow To Get a Cache-Free Refresh On Your Chromebook
Some sites (including ours) leverage browser caching in order to speed up delivery of the site’s assets to your browser. It is effective and goes unnoticed most times. But there are times you need a fresh reload of a page, and a cached page just won’t do. Here’s how to fix it.
Continue ReadingAndroid Apps on The ASUS Chromebook C302CA
Just yesterday, we were able to get our hands on the ASUS C302CA and get the unboxing on video. One of the things that was clear from the initial boot up was that Android Apps are not available out of the box. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t there, completely.
Continue ReadingExaGear Emulator Brings Windows To Chromebooks: But Why?
Since the dawn of time (or at least 2011) there has been the oft asked query, “can I run Windows apps on my Chromebook?”
Continue ReadingChrome Remote Desktop Setup: Windows/MacOS/Linux
Chrome Remote Desktop has been around since the early days of Chrome. Even before Chrome OS existed, Chrome Remote Desktop was a shining example of how powerful the Chrome apps could be. For those who’ve never heard of it or never used it, we wanted to quickly showcase how simple setup is for a very […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Movies Holiday Deal: $0.99 Rental or 50% Off Purchase
Looking for something to watch when all presents are unwrapped and the inevitable food coma has set in? Google Play Movies has you covered.
Continue ReadingUse Your Chromebook To Enable Google Play Music Yule Log
The past few years, this little trick has been a nice addition to our Christmas festivities. They don’t make it straightforward or clear, so we wanted to show you how to get this little fire going on your TV.
Continue Reading*Updated* Chromebooks With Android App Support Now: Is Yours On The List?
The Google Play Store and over 1 million Android Apps are slowly but surely making their way to Chromebooks everywhere. Officially, there are only 3 devices with access on the Stable channel of Chrome OS. We have reported on a number of Chromebooks that have gained the Play Store through various methods and wanted to […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 7.1 May Come With Chrome OS 56 In January
One of the nagging issues I’ve had with Android Apps since they began showing up on Chromebooks is the version of Android we’ve been on since the Android Framework made it’s way to the ASUS Flip back in Chrome OS 53.
Continue ReadingGoogle Keep Chrome App Gets Handwriting Support
It looks like the Google Keep app has been updated with support for handwriting in the latest version.
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