At the end of June, Google pushed out an incremental update to Chrome OS 91. Almost immediately, users learned that the update came with a nasty little bug that was taxing the CPU on a wide range of Intel and AMD-based devices. Shortly thereafter, the Chrome OS team rolled back the update server … [Read more...] about All clear, it should be safe to update your Chromebook
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Your Chromebook is getting a new and improved wallpaper picking experience
The standard experience for changing your Chromebook's wallpaper has been unchanged for many years. We've been watching a new update to the Wallpapers app for quite some time now, and not until recently did it mature enough to discuss. Instead of being a built-in application, the new experience is a … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook is getting a new and improved wallpaper picking experience
An AMD dGPU Chromebook is Coming!
We previously reported on a Chromebook in development, code-named Mushu, with a discrete graphics card unit (dGPU). This is the first and only Chromebook we know of that has a dGPU. Such a Chromebook would blow all other Chromebooks out of the water when it comes to gaming. At the time, it wasn't … [Read more...] about An AMD dGPU Chromebook is Coming!
Your Chromebook Files App will soon be able to natively open many more archive formats
The Files app on your Chromebook continues to be developed in new and surprising ways. What started as simply a way to access your local and Drive files has become quite well-rounded as of late. A while back, a new zip file manager was able to be activated using several developer flags on the Canary … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook Files App will soon be able to natively open many more archive formats
Chrome OS 91 broke Linux, here’s the workaround
Last week, numerous Chromebook users reported a CPU-crippling bug had arrived in the latest incremental update to version 91 of Chrome OS. Shortly thereafter, Google pumped the brakes on the update and paused the server which essentially reverted the most current version of Chrome OS to the previous … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 91 broke Linux, here’s the workaround
Google adds another killer feature to the Tote holding space on Chrome OS
Google is steadily bringing more and more productivity tools to Chrome OS. While projects such as the Linux container on Chromebooks have expanded the capability of the OS exponentially, it's the constant subtle add-ons that continue to make Chrome OS more user-friendly and conducive to a more … [Read more...] about Google adds another killer feature to the Tote holding space on Chrome OS
Chromebook launcher app sorting may actually be on its way, and it’s about time
We've written several articles about the need for Google's Chromebook launcher to evolve with the times. With the introduction of the Google Play Store to devices years ago and the new hotness of Progressive Web Apps (PWA), the 'app drawer' on our laptops has become a cluttered mess. Yes, you can … [Read more...] about Chromebook launcher app sorting may actually be on its way, and it’s about time
Chromium OS Integrates CloudReady Installer
Ever wanted to have a Chrome OS experience on a device that isn't a Chromebook or a Chromebox? To do so, you need Chromium OS - the free and open source base of Chrome OS - and until now, the CloudReady operating system from Neverware has always been the best option for that. With Google now … [Read more...] about Chromium OS Integrates CloudReady Installer
This upcoming change could make searching on Chromebooks more frustrating
Google is currently testing the ability to include helpful solutions to common Chromebook questions in the device's launcher for quick access. With just one tap of the 'Everything button', you will soon be able to find anything that exists over on the company's Chromebook Support forum. The same … [Read more...] about This upcoming change could make searching on Chromebooks more frustrating
CTL launches Chrome OS All-in-one with Pocket Lab Air Quality monitor
Oregon-based CTL is known for pumping out quality Chrome OS devices and digital management solutions for schools and enterprises. From rugged classroom-ready Chromebooks to a wide range of cost-effective Chromebox configurations, CTL continues to grow its hardware résumé to fit the needs of the … [Read more...] about CTL launches Chrome OS All-in-one with Pocket Lab Air Quality monitor
Google pauses Chrome OS update, breaks Linux container
Last week, Google rolled out an incremental update to Chrome OS 91 and it didn't take long for numerous users to start reporting a serious bug that was crippling the CPU and a number of Chromebooks. The bug report, now triaged, has been updated from priority 3 to priority 1 which is the … [Read more...] about Google pauses Chrome OS update, breaks Linux container
How to install Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor on a Chromebook
Respondus is a company that creates products that allow schools to deliver online assessments to their students while ensuring the integrity of the results by wrapping the test environment in a learning management system. It's become known as the "gold standard" for securing online exams in … [Read more...] about How to install Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor on a Chromebook
