Since its debut more than four years ago, (yeah, it has been four years) Linux on ChromeOS has made some significant improvements and added some major value to the Chrome operating system as a whole. While not a full-blown Linux desktop environment, the Crostini container gives users access to powerful Linux packages that can’t be […]
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I kind of forgot I had an app launcher on my Chromebook and here’s why that’s a problem
I can’t tell you the last time that I used my Chromebook’s app launcher to well, launch an app. I mean, that’s not entirely true. I do use it to search for an app via typing and then tapping the result to open standalone PWAs, but what I really mean is that I have no […]
Continue ReadingParallels for ChromeOS expands support to more CPUs
Parallels is the industry leader in cross-platform software solutions. The company’s latest endeavor brings a full Windows desktop to ChromeOS to help enterprise clients make a smooth transition to a cloud-centric workforce. The purpose of Parallels Desktop for ChromeOS is to allow employees to have access to vital legacy Windows applications directly from secure, lightweight […]
Continue Reading[U] Some users can’t finalize the setup of their new Chromebooks thanks to this strange issue
Updated May 18th 5:17PM EST: A Chromebook community manager has taken to Google Support to share that the development team is aware of this issue and is working on a fix. At this time, they recommend that if you encounter the bug, you reset your device by pressing the power and refresh buttons simultaneously upon […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 brings Camera Roll to the ChromeOS Phone Hub
At last week’s I/O developer conference, Google announced a handful of new “Better Together” features that tighten the bonds between our Android phones and our Chromebooks. Some of these features are tied directly to the ChromeOS Phone Hub. We have been tracking these features for months and today, we finally get our first look at […]
Continue ReadingLumaFusion video editor is quietly shown running on a Chromebook at Google I/O 2022
While the Google I/O 2022 keynote absolutely captivated us all yesterday, we can’t forget about the countless other sessions that were made available as it wrapped up. Additionally, the Day-2 sessions went live today as well, giving us all sorts of extra info to sift through for the rest of the week from Google I/O […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook features announced at Google I/O 2022
Google I/O 2022 is underway and as a part of that, the main ChromeOS session is already up and available for you to check out. We’ve included the video here in this post, but in the event that you can’t watch it right away, we wanted to quickly summarize some of the new features highlighted […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 101 has finally arrived
Nearly two weeks behind schedule, ChromeOS 101 has finally begun its rollout to Chromebook users around the globe. It is still unclear as to what caused the hold-up but the latest version of ChromeOS does contain a decent amount of bug fixes and security updates. More on those in a minute. First, let’s take a […]
Continue ReadingHands-on with the awesome new Chromebook Screencast feature [VIDEO]
We’ve been following the development of the upcoming ChromeOS Screencast feature for quite some time. It was known internally as ‘Projector’ for many months, but Google looks to have changed the name as the new feature/app readies itself for prime time. We took the whole thing for a spin on camera and after using Screencast […]
Continue Reading[U] Personalization Hub will let you automatically refresh your wallpaper every 10 seconds
Update, May 6th 11:00 AM EST. It looks like this may be a false alarm. The Personalization Hub is, in fact, testing a 10-second wallpaper refresh, but as 9to5Google points out, there’s code that indicates this may only ever remain a developer testing tool. There are currently no plans for Google to offer this feature […]
Continue ReadingAcer unveils the Chromebook Spin 514 with the latest C-Series chip from Ryzen
Earlier today, HP took the wraps off its newest Chromebook models in the form of two premium 14-inch clamshell devices. These Chromebooks are geared toward the Enterprise sector and feature the latest 12th-gen CPUs from Intel along with the long-awaited Ryzen 5000 series from AMD. While we have yet to do any real-world testing on […]
Continue ReadingNearby “Self Share” now working in ChromeOS Beta, works with Android’s latest Google Play services
Nearby Share has become an indispensable feature of the Google ecosystem and Google’s answer to Apple’s “Airdrop” when it comes to sharing files between Android and ChromeOS devices. I use it on a regular basis, and it makes my workflow so much more efficient. However, there is one small hurdle that Google decided needn’t be there: […]
Continue Reading[First Look] ChromeOS Personalization Hub gets RGB Keyboard backlight color picker
Gamers love their RGB backlit keyboards. I love mine, too! With Steam now available on Chromebooks, and with more powerful ChromeOS devices capable of running it hitting the market, it’s no wonder that Google wants to cater to this demographic of users to give them a higher level of personalization to match their hobby. In […]
Continue ReadingFirst Look: ChromeOS selfie cam arrives in the screen recorder
Last week, I shared a few updates to the upcoming Projector App for ChromeOS. While mostly aesthetic, the biggest update was a name change that now has the productivity tool branded as “Screencast” in the app launcher. The only thing missing at this point is the addition of a heads-up selfie camera to the screen […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS Projector App gets a new name and fresh tutorial videos
It has been more than a year since Android Police’s Kent Duke discovered a new presentation tool in the works for Chrome OS. After much evolution, the “Projector App” now appears to have received a new name and in Chrome OS Canary, is now simply called Screencast. While a rebrand this late in the game […]
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