Project Naptha is an intuitive extension for Chrome that allows you to copy and paste text directly from any image while browsing the web. Thanks to our friend +Tony Bostony for giving us the heads up on this very useful extension. As stated on the their website, Project Naptha automatically … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Project Naptha
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Install Chrome OS (Chromium OS) On Your Old Laptop PC or Macbook
In this video we take a look at Neverware's CloudReady software, a custom build of Chromium OS that feels and behaves very, very similarly to the Chrome OS we see on officially licensed devices. Neverware's approach is unique in that they have a huge list of devices that are supported, the service … [Read more...] about Install Chrome OS (Chromium OS) On Your Old Laptop PC or Macbook
Latest Chrome OS Update Enables Native Google Cast
Native, extension-free casting is now available in Chrome 51. As many of you are well aware, casting is not a new function and has been available via toolbar extension for some time. As of Chrome 51, however, this functionality has become fully native and no longer requires the use of an extra … [Read more...] about Latest Chrome OS Update Enables Native Google Cast
App of the Week: Harvest Time Tracker
Harvest Time and Expense Tracker is a powerful timesheet and expense tracking application designed to meet the needs of businesses both large and small. I, personally, have used the Harvest App for going on two years now. As a small business owner, I find the ease of operation and the user … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Harvest Time Tracker
Android 7.0 Nougat And What It Means For Chrome OS
Just yesterday, Google officially (and, quite literally) took the wraps off of the latest version of Android: and behold, it is called Nougat. Not everyone is thrilled with the name, but that's a conversation for another time and perhaps another blog. What is thrilling, however, is the … [Read more...] about Android 7.0 Nougat And What It Means For Chrome OS
Chromebooks With Upgradable SSD
As you've probably heard by now, Android Apps will be arriving to select Chromebook models later this year. In preparation Google has been working on a storage manager for Chrome OS to help you keep track of just how much space your using on your device. While this will be a useful tool, it … [Read more...] about Chromebooks With Upgradable SSD
Google Creates Storage Manager for Chrome OS
Until recently, storage really wasn't a concern for most Chromebook users. Google designed Chrome with the Cloud in mind. Because of this, Chrome OS runs - for the most part - on web-based applications and services. But, in the world of computing and technology, things change at the speed of light. … [Read more...] about Google Creates Storage Manager for Chrome OS
App of the Week: ShiftEdit
Very soon, over 1 million Android Apps will be coming to a Chromebook near you. In the meantime, we'd like to share some of our favorite Apps that are available from the Chrome Web Store. ShiftEdit It's no surprise our first App of the Week would be an IDE. Why, you ask? Because we use it every … [Read more...] about App of the Week: ShiftEdit
Chrome OS 53 Is Here With The Google Play Store and Android Apps!!!
This day will go down in history as the day Android Apps arrived on Chromebooks. 6/16/16 It has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? I couldn't be more excited! Right now, in the background as usual, my update to Chrome OS 53 is downloading and installing itself. I'm just waiting for that … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 53 Is Here With The Google Play Store and Android Apps!!!
Add a Touch Screen to Your Non-Touch Chromebook
There's been a lot of buzz in the Chrome community about touchscreens on Chromebooks and rightfully so. If you haven't heard the news, Android apps are coming to Chromebooks later this year. For the full rundown check out Robby's video here: Android Apps Coming to Chrome OS Very Soon Google … [Read more...] about Add a Touch Screen to Your Non-Touch Chromebook
Chrome OS 51 Has Arrived!!!
I was sitting and sipping my Americano. I had no sooner clicked publish on our previous article, Chrome 51 released for Android when I spied the update icon in the corner of my Chromebook. Could it be??? Lo and behold, Chrome OS 51 has officially started rolling out for Chrome Devices. My humble … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 51 Has Arrived!!!
Chrome 51 Released for Android
Last week Google released Chrome OS 51 for Windows, Mac and Linux. The most recent update includes a truck load of bug fixes, added security features as well as the much discussed Credential Management API. Chrome 51 touts page rendering and performance improvements that will increase page load … [Read more...] about Chrome 51 Released for Android
