Here we are in early 2024 and Apple has made good on the promise of delivering a new VR/AR headset (yes, that is what it is whether or not Tim Cook wants anyone to call it that) to the world that is trying against all odds to usher in a new form of computing: the spatial kind. Do I think a … [Read more...] about Why a Spatial Computing Chromebook for your face could work
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Google’s new Quick Share feature arrives on Chromebooks in the Dev Channel
Announced at CES 2024 in an official capacity (after leaking a bit prior), Google's new collaboration with Samsung for Quick Share is not just beginning to show up on Pixel phones; it is arriving a bit early on Chromebooks, too. After seeing the news that the transition from Nearby Share to Quick … [Read more...] about Google’s new Quick Share feature arrives on Chromebooks in the Dev Channel
GeForce NOW just keeps getting better on Chromebooks [VIDEO]
At CES 2024, NVIDIA added a few extras to the overall GeForce NOW experience to make online, cloud-streamed gaming that much better, and the results continue to be fantastic. We've not made a video highlighting just how good GeForce NOW has become in a little while, so we wanted to talk through … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW just keeps getting better on Chromebooks [VIDEO]
ChromeOS 120 arrives with great new features we’ve been waiting on [VIDEO]
ChromeOS 120 is official and rolling out to the vast majority of Chromebooks and other ChromeOS devices right now. Apart from only a couple devices on the list over at cros.tech, it seems everyone should be getting this latest version of the OS right on time. And there are a few fun, useful new … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 120 arrives with great new features we’ve been waiting on [VIDEO]
Check out the Material You overhaul in the ChromeOS settings app
ChromeOS still has a few holdout areas where the latest Material You look and feel hasn't quite made its mark. While the Files app was upgraded to the latest UI when Material You made it to ChromeOS, one other, primary system app still maintained the older look from non-Material ChromeOS: the … [Read more...] about Check out the Material You overhaul in the ChromeOS settings app
Google’s new Lacros Chrome browser for Chromebooks is gone as of ChromeOS 120
Vanished. Poof. Gone. Just like that, the method for testing and trying out the new, split-from-ChromeOS version of Chrome that has been available for users to try on their Chromebooks is simply no more. From what we can tell at this point, the existing methods of enabling the Lacros browser on … [Read more...] about Google’s new Lacros Chrome browser for Chromebooks is gone as of ChromeOS 120
The new Chromebook window snapping overview feature is here in ChromeOS 120
Just before Christmas, a new feature that's been in the works for a little while made its way down to the ChromeOS 120 Beta Channel. I had moved to Beta to try a few other things and was curious about this new productivity feature. After flipping on the flag and giving it a go, I became a bit … [Read more...] about The new Chromebook window snapping overview feature is here in ChromeOS 120
How to customize your mouse buttons on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
For years at this point, peripherals and accessories have "just worked" on Chromebooks. And while that's not changing anytime soon, Google is close to releasing a new feature that takes this "just works" mentality to the next level, specifically for your 3rd-party mouse. Whether its a gaming … [Read more...] about How to customize your mouse buttons on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
The new Chromebook Global Media Controls look great and change how you Cast
Hiding in ChromeOS 119 (just behind a feature flag or two) are the new Global Media Controls that don't just have a new look and feel, but actually change the way you go about casting your video or audio to nearby devices. It's a pretty big change that I noticed out of the box in the Developer … [Read more...] about The new Chromebook Global Media Controls look great and change how you Cast
Google is taking its time splitting Chrome from ChromeOS, and I’m glad
It's pretty hard to believe, but we've been talking about Lacros - the new Chrome browser that will be split away from the ChromeOS operating system - since September of 2020. I wouldn't have believed you if you told me, but I just took a look and our first post about Lacros was on September 11th, … [Read more...] about Google is taking its time splitting Chrome from ChromeOS, and I’m glad
How to adjust your Chromebook’s color scheme
Over the last year, you've probably heard us talk about Material You and how it brings a new level of personalization to ChromeOS. Since the introduction of ChromeOS 117, we've seen Material You take over most facets of the general user interface, changing your Chromebook's color scheme to match … [Read more...] about How to adjust your Chromebook’s color scheme
How to install and use Microsoft Office 365 on your Chromebook
Chromebooks are becoming more and more common, especially in educational and enterprise settings; yet there are still misconceptions and confusion about their capabilities. I know that many of you who are Chromebook enthusiasts are well aware of all the things you can do on these devices, but there … [Read more...] about How to install and use Microsoft Office 365 on your Chromebook
