The Apex Legends Mobile era was far too short. While the desktop version continues to see plenty of player support, for some reason or another, the mobile version could not maintain enough of a player base to stick around. It’s sad because it was an immensely fun game that seemed to have plenty of fans […]
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Lenovo’s big new tablet is beautiful, and proves that ChromeOS is Google’s better desktop OS
Lenovo was kind enough to send over their new, bombastic Tab Extreme that we were lucky enough to handle back at CES 2023, and I’ll be honest: I was really, really excited to try out Android as a pseudo-desktop replacement for light workflows. In only a few days, I’ve realized just how far Android still […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS is being used in places you likely never expected [VIDEO]
We’re all familiar with Chromebooks for work, education, and other consumer computing needs; but what if I told you that behind the scenes, ChromeOS is being used in some very public places that you would likely never notice? From signage to interactive trivia to medical facilities, the same OS that powers your Chromebook is slowly […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS Canary reworks accessibility toggles to be more, well, accessible
Thanks to the ChromeOS Material You redesign, Google’s laptop operating system is undergoing a complete transformation. Clearly, the company aims to embody their new vision for Chromebooks as versatile and enjoyable devices for everyone, rather than mere Chrome browsers confined to a box. Already, numerous elements such as the shelf, launcher, quick settings, and the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is testing Steam games for entry-level Intel Alder Lake N100/N200 Chromebooks
I’ll be honest, this shocked me a little bit. Though my review of the excellent Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i (ugh, that name) was quite glowing, it’s not the sort of device I’d expect to run a bunch of Steam games on any time soon. Yet, with what I’ve found in the Chromium Repositories, it […]
Continue ReadingYes, your Chromebook technically has a clock app, but Google still refuses to make it accessible
You may not realize it until you open your Chromebook launcher and search for it, only to be disappointed, but unlike other operating systems such as Windows, ChromeOS has no clock app! Well, that’s not entirely true, but it’s just not native – let me explain. Since 2017, it’s technically been available on your laptop, […]
Continue ReadingComment: Having pinned apps sync across Chromebooks and tablets makes no sense
Tailored devices deserve tailored experiences There’s something that’s been bothering me for the past few years, and I feel that the fix should be rather simple. Currently, one set of applications and data are synchronized across all of your ChromeOS devices that have your Google Account logged into them. While this is great for experiencing […]
Continue ReadingHow to enable auto-correct for your Chromebook’s physical keyboard
I’ll have to admit, this one took me a bit by surprise. I have no idea how long this feature has actually been around, but in just a few minutes of using it, I’m already in love. Thanks to a quick how-to article by Chrome Story, I may have just enabled a feature that will […]
Continue ReadingAndroid App Streaming for Chromebooks is here and working in ChromeOS 114 Beta
We’re continuing to find great, new features tucked away in the latest build of ChromeOS in the Beta Channel, and one of my favorite new ones to tinker with at this point is ChromeOS’ new Android App Streaming. We’ve talked about this upcoming feature for what feels like forever, and it looks like it is […]
Continue ReadingThe new Chromebook Virtual Keyboard redesign is a joy to use, and it’s all thanks to psychology
The new Chromebook virtual keyboard is a joy to use, and it’s all thanks to psychology. In the latest ChromeOS Canary 115 update, a redesigned virtual keyboard has made its appearance, and I must say, it has completely transformed my typing experience. Surprisingly, the changes are minimal at a glance, but they reflect a profound […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 11 is starting to arrive on ARM-powered Chromebooks that need it badly
Though there aren’t a ton of them out there in the market, ARM-powered Chromebooks represent a growing segment of the ChromeOS family that come in a wide variety of form factors. Notably, we have some great tablets and convertibles that come with processors like the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and the MediaTek Kompanio series. While […]
Continue ReadingNew split-screen layouts are here in ChromeOS 114 Beta, no flags necessary
It’s been a little while since we last talked about the enhanced split-screen features coming to ChromeOS, but they are finally beginning to arrive in the Beta Channel of ChromeOS 114 with no need for any setup, flags, tweaks, or changes to start taking advantage of them. It’s a needed addition if you ask me, […]
Continue ReadingChromebook launcher adding badge counts for folders with more than four apps in them
ChromeOS is always getting new features, and while these start out in the Canary channel for early testing, they often find their way to the Stable release for everyone to use. The latest one is a small but helpful addition to the launcher. Now, in ChromeOS Canary 115, folders that contain more than four apps […]
Continue ReadingHow to clean up broken web app icons in your Chromebook launcher
If you’re a Chromebook user who heavily relies on web apps, you may have encountered the frustrating issue of generic grey icons appearing in your launcher. These placeholders with only the first letter of the app’s name can clutter your workspace and make app identification a challenge. Oh, and they’re also incredibly annoying. This problem […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Tasks Chromebook shelf widget inbound, could provide quick access to your To-Do list
The Chromebook experience has recently been enhanced with the addition of the beautiful Calendar widget on the ChromeOS shelf, which links directly to your Google Account to display upcoming events. However, Google seems to be far from done when it comes to packing more productivity value into your Chromebook’s shelf. According to a report by […]
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