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
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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
Google announces new Chromebooks, new software at the latest Chromebook Showcase [VIDEO]
Last week at the Chromebook Showcase in New York, Google unveiled two awesome new prices of hardware alongside quite a few, new ChromeOS additions that will be of great interest to many of you. Of course, there are new AI smarts coming to Chromebook Plus users, but there are some great updates for … [Read more...] about Google announces new Chromebooks, new software at the latest Chromebook Showcase [VIDEO]
All Chromebook AUE dates have mysteriously disappeared
Well, this is weird. A few days ago, we reported on the fact that Google's AUE had apparently been extended for devices built on the 'Nissa' baseboard. That means any Chromebook with an Intel N100, N200, or N305 now gets updates all the way out to 2035. It's a bold move for sure, but as of today, it … [Read more...] about All Chromebook AUE dates have mysteriously disappeared
Tons of entry-level Chromebooks will now get updates until June of 2035
In a bit of surprising news, we've learned this morning that it appears all Chromebooks built on the 'Nissa' baseboard will be getting yet another 2-year extension on their update cycles. Where Google pushed AUE (automatic update expiration) for all newer Chromebooks out to 10 years starting in … [Read more...] about Tons of entry-level Chromebooks will now get updates until June of 2035
There’s a new ‘Sanitize’ feature on your Chromebook, and here’s what it does
To go along with the basic premise of a factory reset on your Chromebook being referred to as a 'Powerwash', Google has gone and added a new feature we're first seeing in ChromeOS 128 called 'Sanitize'; and it feels a bit more like a simple cleanup versus the Powerwash's full-blown wiping of the … [Read more...] about There’s a new ‘Sanitize’ feature on your Chromebook, and here’s what it does
Google Lens in Chrome is working out of the box with ChromeOS 128
We've talked quite a bit about Google Lens in the Chrome browser over the past few months. It's a very useful feature that has recently arrived for the Chrome browser that allows users to basically have a Circle to Search feature (borrowed from Android) right on the desktop, right in their … [Read more...] about Google Lens in Chrome is working out of the box with ChromeOS 128
Running ChromeOS Flex on all sorts of odd, old, and new hardware [VIDEO]
ChromeOS Flex - the version of ChromeOS that can run on all sorts of old or new laptops - is a wildly useful, incredibly flexible OS that serves all sorts of purposes from reviving old hardware to saving huge companies from massive ransomware attacks. And though we talked about quite a bit around … [Read more...] about Running ChromeOS Flex on all sorts of odd, old, and new hardware [VIDEO]
ChromeOS 128 OOBE allows express setup via your Android phone
Again, here we are with some more stuff that has been unearthed in the latest ChromeOS 128 update. While the release notes had quite a few new features to enjoy, we also found that the new split-screen tricks do even more than expected as well. But late yesterday afternoon, I came across yet … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 128 OOBE allows express setup via your Android phone
All the ways the new split-screen mode in ChromeOS 128 is awesome
I'll be honest, I had no idea the ChromeOS 128 update was going to be this fun! In addition to the new features announced officially from Google's own channels, I've already stumbled across a couple new discoveries on my own. One of those - the new split screen feature - just keeps getting better … [Read more...] about All the ways the new split-screen mode in ChromeOS 128 is awesome
