The new Chromebook Productivity Launcher looks all set to replace the current Peeking launcher that gets called up with the 'Everything button' on your Chrome OS devices, and though Google is still just and only testing it in the Canary channel, it seems to be working rapidly toward a public … [Read more...] about Chromebook Productivity Launcher will give you quick access to recently used files
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Here’s your first look at alphabetical launcher app sorting for Chromebooks
You asked, Google listened – alphabetical Chromebook launcher sorting is in development. We covered its introduction in the Chromium Repositories a few months back, but today, I've found it to be working, and I wanted to give you all a first look! Unlike my mock-up of what the design could … [Read more...] about Here’s your first look at alphabetical launcher app sorting for Chromebooks
I’ve seen this somewhere before – Notifications revamp begins appearing in Chrome OS Canary
It's been four months since the Chromium Repositories displayed a new commit for adding a developer flag that would "refresh" notifications on Chromebooks. The description was "Enables new notifications UI and grouped notifications." Since then, I've attempted to activate this flag, only to have it … [Read more...] about I’ve seen this somewhere before – Notifications revamp begins appearing in Chrome OS Canary
The powerful Core i5 ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 is now available
For the past couple of weeks, my daily driver has been the ultra-premium ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400. I joke that I'm only using it because Robby stole my CX9 to do his review but I'll be candid here, the Flip CX5400 is an amazing Chromebook. I've found myself actually wanting to use it in tablet … [Read more...] about The powerful Core i5 ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 is now available
Chrome OS gains 14 new animated account images as Google also launches ‘Illustrations’
A new set of 14 animated account images have been added to Chrome OS Canary so that Chromebook users can spiff up their login screen once more. It's been a long while since Google introduced animated images in the Personalization section of the Settings app, but since then, they've not added any new … [Read more...] about Chrome OS gains 14 new animated account images as Google also launches ‘Illustrations’
The Chromebook Calculator app will soon be replaced with a progressive web app
For those familiar with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), you'll be happy to hear that a new Chrome developer flag in the Canary channel is set to test replace the aging Chrome Calculator app with a web-based alternative. For those who aren't sure what a PWA is, you're in for a treat! Progressive Web … [Read more...] about The Chromebook Calculator app will soon be replaced with a progressive web app
Ironically, the one thing the Chromebook Files app is missing on a Workspace account is well, Workspaces
You've heard the term 'Workspace' thrown around an overwhelming amount over the past year, and now that we're all done mispronouncing it as 'Workplace', we've become pretty familiar with Google's rebranded offerings. From Meet to Chat, to Gmail, Drive, and everything in between, the company has done … [Read more...] about Ironically, the one thing the Chromebook Files app is missing on a Workspace account is well, Workspaces
Google preps local recovery option for Chrome OS that requires only a network connection
Chrome OS offers many unique features that set it apart from most other operating systems. One of the most important of which is security and the fact that the OS itself can be completely restored to its original factory settings in just a few minutes. If your Chromebook isn't acting quite right, a … [Read more...] about Google preps local recovery option for Chrome OS that requires only a network connection
HP’s top-end Core i3 Chromebase is now available and affordable
One of the most interesting Chrome OS devices to come out of 2020 didn't come in the form of a premium convertible or a sleek tablet. Instead, one of the most unique and interesting devices actually comes in one of the least familiar form factors in the Chrome OS ecosystem - The Chromebase. … [Read more...] about HP’s top-end Core i3 Chromebase is now available and affordable
Chromebooks get 20 new themes to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Now that the new Chromebook Wallpaper app is being revamped with a complete web app update, you may be wondering when we're getting new themes to accompany it. Well, just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, Google is releasing 20 to choose from! Not only that, but these 20 wallpapers will … [Read more...] about Chromebooks get 20 new themes to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
5 exciting features that I predict will eventually come to Chromebooks
Google has come a very long way when it comes to what Chromebooks are capable of. Just the other day, I was stating how the company has subverted many expectations by helping users unlock the full potential of creative activities on Chrome OS with Perks, and the public perception - outside of … [Read more...] about 5 exciting features that I predict will eventually come to Chromebooks
Just like that, USI styluses are everywhere
Hard to believe that it has been more than two years since we uncovered the first signs of the Universal Stylus Initiative in the Chromium repositories. Since that time, Google has gone all-in on USI pen technology and presented Chrome OS as a massive springboard for the universal protocol that … [Read more...] about Just like that, USI styluses are everywhere
