Alright, this one is a head-scratcher. In searching for some info surrounding another upcoming, new reference board that we'll talk about in a future post (very soon, I promise) I came across not only another new development board, but an entirely new SoC being tested for upcoming Chromebooks, … [Read more...] about A mysterious new MediaTek SoC shows up in development for future Chromebooks
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Just point and shoot – Your Chromebook camera will soon be able to scan documents
While this update has been a long time coming, it's yet to make an official appearance until today. On Chrome OS 96 Canary, the camera app on my Pixelbook Go displayed the message you see below, indicating that instead of having to scan through the traditional built-in 'Scan' app, I could … [Read more...] about Just point and shoot – Your Chromebook camera will soon be able to scan documents
[Updated] Chrome OS for Kids – Here’s an early look at Google’s initiative for aspiring creators
Update: Fixed app links! There are already a billion ways in which kids and young adults can make use of Chromebooks for creativity, school, and even home life. Unfortunately, there hasn't yet been a way to explore all of those ways to date, aside from maybe perusing the Family apps and games … [Read more...] about [Updated] Chrome OS for Kids – Here’s an early look at Google’s initiative for aspiring creators
This Chromebook Training game will help you unlock all the benefits of your new laptop
Google has a training center set up using a learning management system called Exceed - it's something I used a lot back when I was a Chromebook Expert in big box stores. It allowed me to brush up on the basics, train store employees to better sell Chromebooks with confidence, and crush … [Read more...] about This Chromebook Training game will help you unlock all the benefits of your new laptop
Here’s how the new Chromebook Productivity Launcher cuts out unnecessary speed pitfalls
The new Chromebook Productivity Launcher that's inbound for users can be tested right now in Chrome OS Canary, and as of yesterday, more of us in the office are able to use it in full. Prior to the latest update, everything worked perfectly with Google's new pint-sized launcher aside from one thing … [Read more...] about Here’s how the new Chromebook Productivity Launcher cuts out unnecessary speed pitfalls
Google Lens search results will make a home with Reading List in the Chrome side panel
Over the past few months, Google Lens - yes, the company's Android computer vision search tool - made its way to Chrome for desktop. While accessing it wasn't super obvious, it allowed you to right-click any image and 'Search with Lens', calling up a new tab where it would then be processed to look … [Read more...] about Google Lens search results will make a home with Reading List in the Chrome side panel
One week later, most flagship Chromebooks are still waiting for Chrome OS 93
The last few updates to Chrome OS were smaller and more incremental than previous updates. Chrome OS 89 and 90 were both feature-laden and it made a bit more sense that they were delayed for lots of devices. Chrome OS 91 and 92 pushed far fewer brand-new features and because of this, they mostly … [Read more...] about One week later, most flagship Chromebooks are still waiting for Chrome OS 93
How to open multiple instances of a web app in the same window on your Chromebook
I talk a lot about turning any website on your Chromebook into an icon so it can be easily accessed via your shelf or launcher with the 'Everything button', and have even written a full tutorial on doing so, including the benefits that process offers. However, some of you may work a lot like I do - … [Read more...] about How to open multiple instances of a web app in the same window on your Chromebook
Monday Poll: What do you want in a Chrome OS tablet?
It wasn't too long ago that the Chrome OS tablet was on its last leg and unfortunately, Google's own Pixel Slate did little to save the form-factor. Many would argue that the ultra-premium detachable Chromebook was such a flop that it soured other manufacturers from even attempting to create another … [Read more...] about Monday Poll: What do you want in a Chrome OS tablet?
Logi Dock is a Chrome OS-compatible docking station for the 21st Century
Work from home. Hybrid workforce. New normal. COVID-19 has made these household terminologies as we rethink how we work and learn in a world that's still figuring out how to manage in the midst of a pandemic. There are no words that can fully describe the weightiness of what our world has … [Read more...] about Logi Dock is a Chrome OS-compatible docking station for the 21st Century
‘Eche’ will let you ‘Push’ things from your Pixel phone to your Chromebook
Phone Hub is Google's initiative to help bring your Chromebook and phone closer together. It lets you check your notifications, and battery, and even ring your handheld device, see recently accessed apps and Chrome tabs, and more. We've been following 'Eche' for some time, and while it's always … [Read more...] about ‘Eche’ will let you ‘Push’ things from your Pixel phone to your Chromebook
Exclusive: how to enable Vulkan in Crostini on your Chromebook right now
The time has come: welcome to our exclusive guide on how you can use Vulkan in Crostini! This unlocks the full gaming power of Chromebooks by allowing more modern games to work. More importantly, it also allows Steam’s Proton compatibility layer to work at its full potential, which means the … [Read more...] about Exclusive: how to enable Vulkan in Crostini on your Chromebook right now
