It’s been quite some time since the initial experimental flags for Chromebooks showed up that allowed for higher refresh rates on external monitors. Prior to this change, Chrome OS was great at extending displays in all sorts of resolutions, but not all sorts of frame rates. In Chrome OS 85, however, those flags necessary to […]
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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. Developers have […]
Continue ReadingWhat’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 the […]
Continue ReadingHow 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 the same. Perhaps […]
Continue ReadingCTL debuts company-first 14-inch FHD Pentium Chromebook
Chromebooks are scarce. If you’ve looked around the web in an attempt to find a decent device at a price that doesn’t induce a stroke, you probably know exactly what I’m talking about. As of this morning, Best Buy had less than six Chromebook models in stock and three of those were variants of the […]
Continue ReadingThis tweak will help speed up Virtual Desk transitions on Chromebooks
I remember a point in time when I would write about Virtual Desks on Chrome OS with painful regularity. I was insanely excited about this feature coming to Chromebooks and tracked every little change and detail until it was rolled-out in fullness in March of this year. Since that time, there’s not been a whole […]
Continue ReadingHands-On: USI pens for Chromebooks are finally arriving and they are awesome [VIDEO]
The story of USI pens is a long one. In fact, the entire USI (universal stylus initiative) platform dates all the way back to 2015. In a similar manner to unifying ports under one, universal standard (USB), USI aims to wrangle all the differing, proprietary digital pen technologies into one, unified standard. That’s a big […]
Continue ReadingBackup and restore your Chromebook’s Linux setup
If you’ve been exploring Linux apps on Chrome OS with us, it’s high time we covered how to save your current setup so you can restore it in a pinch. Full Linux distros have various tools available to run backups and store them locally or off site depending on your personal preference. Chrome OS, however, […]
Continue ReadingAdd Synaptic to your Chromebook for easy Linux package management
Yesterday, we’ve covered three methods you can use to install Linux packages from the terminal on your Chromebook. Today, we’re going to look at how to install and use one of the most popular package management tools for Debian/Ubuntu based operating systems. Synaptic Package Manager is a GUI (graphical user interface) for the in-built APT […]
Continue Reading[Update: Sold Out] This certified USI stylus is available once again for $49
On this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast, we spent a few minutes talking about the Universal Stylus Initiative and what it means for the future of buying a pen for your Chromebook. The concept is a brilliant one. Create a universal standard for digital pens so when you purchase one, it works on a […]
Continue Reading3 ways to install Linux packages on your Chromebook
If you’re new to Chrome OS or maybe you’re just learning your way around the recent addition of Linux apps, you may have found yourself a bit overwhelmed with it all. You’ve probably spent precious time searching the web to figure out which Linux apps are available via your shiny, new Linux terminal. Speaking of […]
Continue ReadingThe upcoming Phone Hub for Chromebooks is getting another awesome feature
Google’s upcoming Phone Hub feature for Chromebooks continues to expand in it’s pre-launch development. At this point, we’re aware that the service will act as a deeper link between your Chromebook and Android phone by allowing users to share notifications between Chrome OS and Android and also give users the option to continue tasks when […]
Continue ReadingDevelopers working on a “Diagnostics App” for Chrome OS
Diagnosing system health on Chrome OS may get a little easier with a new update that could be headed our way. As it sits, getting support for your device boils down to one of two worthwhile methods. The first method is to head over to the official Chromebook Support Forum to see if the community […]
Continue ReadingTwo simple ways to grab a full-page website screenshot on a Chromebook
As more and more of us find ourselves working and learning remotely, collaboration and teamwork become a tad more difficult. After all, simple tasks like reviewing a document or design template aren’t as straight forward as they once were when most of us were in shared workspaces. Without the ability to just walk over to […]
Continue ReadingWhy GeForce NOW as a Chromebook exclusive on the web is a big deal
When GeForce NOW became available on Chrome OS just over a week ago, I honestly thought it was as simple as NVIDIA deciding to launch a web-based player similar to Stadia’s version of the same thing. After all, Stadia’s been at it for a solid 9 months at this point, so NVIDIA likely learned a […]
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