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 … [Read more...] about Android App Streaming for Chromebooks is here and working in ChromeOS 114 Beta
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The 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 … [Read more...] about The new Chromebook Virtual Keyboard redesign is a joy to use, and it’s all thanks to psychology
Android 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 … [Read more...] about Android 11 is starting to arrive on ARM-powered Chromebooks that need it badly
New 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 … [Read more...] about New split-screen layouts are here in ChromeOS 114 Beta, no flags necessary
Chromebook 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 … [Read more...] about Chromebook launcher adding badge counts for folders with more than four apps in them
How 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 … [Read more...] about How to clean up broken web app icons in your Chromebook launcher
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google Tasks Chromebook shelf widget inbound, could provide quick access to your To-Do list
ChromeOS Discover app getting a new Apps and Games section to help you find things to play
Well, this was a pleasant surprise to wake up to. As an avid gamer, I'm always looking forward to finding new ways to discover what I can play on my Chromebook, as well as my phone and other dedicated handhelds. Historically, Chromebooks have not been for gaming, but with the introduction of Android … [Read more...] about ChromeOS Discover app getting a new Apps and Games section to help you find things to play
ChromeOS Material You themes getting more control over this Android 13 feature
We've been talking quite a bit about the methodical overhaul ChromeOS is seeing these days as Google's Material You theme options slowly-but-surely take over all facets of the general UI on Chromebooks. Instead of rolling all of it out all at one time (like the mess we saw with ChromeOS 70 and the … [Read more...] about ChromeOS Material You themes getting more control over this Android 13 feature
Our Chromebook golf simulator setup got an upgrade, and now it’s even better
It's been quite a while since we last talked about our golf simulator setup and the fact that - with the right hardware - you can be up and running with a phone and a Chromebook. It's still an excellent setup and one that I turn to these days when we have a group that requires both righties and … [Read more...] about Our Chromebook golf simulator setup got an upgrade, and now it’s even better
If you are looking for ChromeOS 112 on your Chromebook, you aren’t alone
Since the inception of the 4-week Chrome and ChromeOS update cycles, we've not seen too many major delays when new versions arrive. There are a couple reasons for this: first, with 4-week updates, there are smaller changes from one version to the next; and second, if you are a bit late (like we are … [Read more...] about If you are looking for ChromeOS 112 on your Chromebook, you aren’t alone
ChromeOS Global Media Controls Material You updates are coming together nicely
The ChromeOS Global Media Controls have largely been marked by small changes along the way as ChromeOS has developed. At the end of the day, if you use this beneficial little part of the ChromeOS shelf, you likely know that you can quickly and easily control any media currently playing on your … [Read more...] about ChromeOS Global Media Controls Material You updates are coming together nicely
