If you've been around Chrome OS as long as we have, you probably share the sentiment of many about the Files App on your Chromebook. When Chrome OS was in its infancy, the simplistic "Downloads" folder and mounted Google Drive was really all you needed to organize files on a device that was designed … [Read more...] about Chromebooks getting a dedicated Camera Folder for images and video
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Chrome OS Global Media Controls arrive in the Canary Channel
Earlier this month, Robby uncovered work being done to move rich media notifications to a more static location inside the system tray and activated on the Chrome OS shelf when media is playing. Last week, we got our first look at the feature when a video was posted in the ongoing bug report where … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Global Media Controls arrive in the Canary Channel
Revisit childhood games with DOSBox on your Chromebook
I'm back at it! I spent the better part of yesterday morning tinkering with virtual machines and the Linux container on my Chromebook to see was sort of shenanigans I could get myself into. Somewhere along the way, I decided to fiddle with MS-DOS. More on that later. Along the way, I discovered a … [Read more...] about Revisit childhood games with DOSBox on your Chromebook
Lenovo quietly releases budget-friendly AMD-powered Chromebook 3
Finding a Chromebook that's easy on the wallet isn't an easy task. Finding one that's inexpensive and isn't complete trash is even more difficult. When we discovered the dirt-cheap Lenovo Chromebook 3 at our local Walmart for only $169, it goes without saying that we were a little skeptical about … [Read more...] about Lenovo quietly releases budget-friendly AMD-powered Chromebook 3
Chrome OS Phone Hub gets onboarding UI for initial setup
Chrome OS developers are steadily working on a slew of new features that will be heading to Chromebooks over the next few months. One of the flashier new additions that we've been tracking is the "Phone Hub" feature that will further deepen the integrating between your Chromebook and your mobile … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Phone Hub gets onboarding UI for initial setup
Get 2 months of Clipchamp Business Platinum video editor free with Chromebook Perks
Update #1: Correction As Chrome OS grows in popularity and the user base expands, Google continues to bring fresh freebies to the Chromebook Perks page. Recent additions include the addition of 100GB of Dropbox storage and the hit game Dead Cells. While the perks change often, there's usually a … [Read more...] about Get 2 months of Clipchamp Business Platinum video editor free with Chromebook Perks
First Look: Lacros splits Chrome from Chrome OS to extend the life of your Chromebook
I can not tell you how long I have been waiting for this day. Well, actually, it's been right at four months but who's counting? In late April, Kyle Bradshaw uncovered a new project in the Chromium repository dubbed 'lacros'. It wasn't entirely clear at that point what Google was up to but signs … [Read more...] about First Look: Lacros splits Chrome from Chrome OS to extend the life of your Chromebook
Chromebooks are getting a radical update to the setup process [VIDEO]
In early August, we uncovered work being done to overhaul the OOBE (out of box experience) setup screen for Chrome OS. According to the changes, users will soon be presented with the option of logging in with their own account or a child's account. The big change here is the user flow. Instead of a … [Read more...] about Chromebooks are getting a radical update to the setup process [VIDEO]
Surprise! Chrome OS 85 brings “Print Jobs” management app
Yesterday, Chrome OS 85 started rolling out to users right on schedule and with it, there were a number of updates that will make the user experience even more enjoyable. As we had hoped, there are some unannounced features that came along for the ride and one of them blind-sided me this morning. … [Read more...] about Surprise! Chrome OS 85 brings “Print Jobs” management app
What’s new with Chrome OS 85? Wi-Fi Sync, Play/Pause Video and more
Today is the day that Chrome OS 85 is scheduled to begin rolling out and as of late, Google has been Johnny on the spot with releases. While we haven't seen anything official about the update going live, Google has announced some new features for Chrome OS. Presumably, these features will be part of … [Read more...] about What’s new with Chrome OS 85? Wi-Fi Sync, Play/Pause Video and more
How to reset the password on your Chromebook the right way
I will admit, I do not change my password as frequently as I probably should. That said, there are a number of reasons why one would want to update, change, or reset a Chromebook password. Thankfully, your Chromebook password is tied directly to your Google account and the credentials are one and … [Read more...] about How to reset the password on your Chromebook the right way
Lenovo premiers Smart Clock Essential w/Google Assistant
Lenovo just dropped a slew of new products including a leather-wrapped Yoga PC, the slimmest Legion laptop every created and a new Tab M10 that features and industry-first addition of Google's Kid Space. Kid Space by Google offers an integrated hub where kids can explore and discover new content to … [Read more...] about Lenovo premiers Smart Clock Essential w/Google Assistant
