I've been reviewing the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus for the past couple weeks (review coming very, very soon), and one of the big, new features this Chromebook shipped with is the inclusion of the new Quick Insert key up where the Launcher key used to be. It's a big change I've talked about … [Read more...] about I’d like the new Chromebook Quick Insert key a lot more if it did this one thing
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The Galaxy Chromebook Plus dictation button is cool, but the feature needs work
Of all the superlatives available on the new Galaxy Chromebook Plus from Samsung, the new dictation key is one of the quieter first-ever features we've seen. I'm not even sure it was mentioned in much of the announcement materials, but we knew it would be here before it was announced, and I'm happy … [Read more...] about The Galaxy Chromebook Plus dictation button is cool, but the feature needs work
Is anyone else still missing the multi-calendar feature on their Chromebook?
Earlier this year, I was absolutely elated at the promise of multi-calendar support for the ChromeOS Quick Settings calendar. As someone who doesn't keep much on my personal calendar (and relies heavily on my wife's organized calendar instead), having all the calendars I reference in Google Calendar … [Read more...] about Is anyone else still missing the multi-calendar feature on their Chromebook?
You can now search with Google Lens in the Chromebook Gallery app
Quite some time ago, we covered a new ability that looked to be on the way for Chromebooks across the board: Google Lens in the Gallery app. Since May, we at least knew this tool would be on the way, but we didn't really know exactly how it would play out. Then, last month, across the board the … [Read more...] about You can now search with Google Lens in the Chromebook Gallery app
Help me read is coming to summarize content for you in ChromeOS 130
Just yesterday we talked about the new Recorder app on the way in ChromeOS 130. That new tool will be a very helpful addition to the Chromebook ecosystem later in October when it arrives along with ChromeOS 130 for all Chromebook users. For those on Chromebook Plus, an extra feature in the … [Read more...] about Help me read is coming to summarize content for you in ChromeOS 130
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will be here soon, and my fingers aren’t ready
It should be well-known by this point, but I'll rehash it anyway. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is here and shipping out to customers this week; and as excited as I am for the review unit to arrive, my fingers are far from ready. Let me explain. The new Galaxy Chromebook Plus comes with a … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will be here soon, and my fingers aren’t ready
The new Recorder app will arrive for all Chromebooks, not just Plus models
At the Chromebook event in New York a couple weeks ago, Google unveiled a few new devices (the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11") alongside a bunch of great, new software on the way. Some of those new features came with the imminent arrival of ChromeOS 129, … [Read more...] about The new Recorder app will arrive for all Chromebooks, not just Plus models
Leaks confirm Parallels on Chromebooks is dead in the water
It's been quite some time since we last talked about Parallels for ChromeOS. As a matter of fact, I was talking about it to a prospective Chromebook buyer just a few days ago and as we were talking, I realized just how long it had been since I'd heard anything new on that front in the Chromebook … [Read more...] about Leaks confirm Parallels on Chromebooks is dead in the water
Chrome for Android may get extension support, but it’s likely not what you think
For years, users of Chrome for Android have wanted one of the things the desktop version offers that the mobile app never has: extensions. While the mobile browser is fast, easy to use, and packed with features, the lack of extension support has always been something we all wished was not a thing. … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android may get extension support, but it’s likely not what you think
I love the new Quick Insert feature on Chromebooks, but it’ll take some getting used to
With ChromeOS 129, a new feature was introduced that stands to truly change up the general workflow for tons of users: Quick Insert. The idea is simple even if the functionality itself is a tad bit complex, giving users the ability to quickly insert all sorts of content (links, text, emojis, GIFs, … [Read more...] about I love the new Quick Insert feature on Chromebooks, but it’ll take some getting used to
More details on ChromeOS 129 features set to arrive soon
We previously wrote an introduction to ChromeOS 129 as it arrived right on the heels of both the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" arrivals last week. At the time, we simply reported on all the stuff we knew was here and ready for users to try out. But, as is always the … [Read more...] about More details on ChromeOS 129 features set to arrive soon
ChromeOS 129 arrives with Quick Insert, Welcome Recap, Focus Mode, and more
Right on the heels of new hardware being announced alongside of a slew of new features for both Chromebook and Chromebook Plus this week, the ChromeOS team is now rolling out ChromeOS 129 to all users and it is hitting with some pretty nice perks. While not everything announced at the Chromebook … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 129 arrives with Quick Insert, Welcome Recap, Focus Mode, and more
