Just a few months ago, Google set into motion its plans to make the Search button on Chromebooks - now named the 'Everything Button' - do, well, everything as its name implies. Launcher plus backspace became forward delete, launcher plus clicking the touchpad became right-click, and so on. … [Read more...] about Chromebook ‘Everything button’ finds new ways to make the Alt key worthless
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Google confirms 4-week update cycle for Chrome OS
In March of this year, Google announced that the company's Chrome browser would begin seeing 4-week updates with the release of version 94 of the desktop browser. This shortens the milestone cycle by two weeks from the current 6-week cycle that we have known for more than a decade and that doesn't … [Read more...] about Google confirms 4-week update cycle for Chrome OS
Chromebooks will soon gain the ability to automate dark mode based on a schedule
To reduce eye strain and save battery, Google has long employed a dark mode for Android phones. With the introduction of the same feature for Chrome OS, many early adopters have wondered why the company has yet to allow it to be automatically toggled on or off based on the time of day or night for … [Read more...] about Chromebooks will soon gain the ability to automate dark mode based on a schedule
Wacom adds Intuos Drawing Tablet to Works with Chromebook lineup
Wacom is the world's number one producer of pen tablets and pen display solutions. As far as graphics tablets go, Wacom is easily the most commonly known household name in this particular space and the company became the first maker to launch a pen tablet that carries the "Works with Chromebook" … [Read more...] about Wacom adds Intuos Drawing Tablet to Works with Chromebook lineup
Chromebook notifications to be reworked with intelligent grouping and new UI
Chrome OS notifications take a shotgun approach to information delivery. To this day, it's still using the old school Android-style setup where every single notification card is from an individual source - no grouping, no AI or machine learning implemented to make visually digesting the information … [Read more...] about Chromebook notifications to be reworked with intelligent grouping and new UI
CTL launches a monster Chromebox with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage
I've spilled quite a bit of digital ink pleading the case for Chromeboxes and still believe that the tiny mini PC form-factor has way more potential than it is given credit for. Whether you need a budget-friendly desktop for your home office or you're deploying a fleet of high-powered devices for … [Read more...] about CTL launches a monster Chromebox with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage
What’s new in Chrome OS Canary 93
Chrome OS 91 has officially arrived for most eligible Chromebooks and with it, a handful of cool new features. Most notably, Nearby Share is now available to Chrome OS users and transferring files to and from your device with other users is easier than ever. In case you missed it, here's a quick … [Read more...] about What’s new in Chrome OS Canary 93
How to wipe a Chromebook (A.K.A – Powerwash) and return it to factory settings
For various reasons, we all need to reset our devices from time to time. You may be handing your Chromebook off to someone else for an extended period, returning your Chromebook, or simply looking for a completely fresh start. Regardless of the intent, I'm here to tell you that doing this on a … [Read more...] about How to wipe a Chromebook (A.K.A – Powerwash) and return it to factory settings
First Look: Chromebook Diagnostic App Input Devices and menu tabs
About a week and a half ago, we covered some new updates that would soon be added to the Chrome OS Diagnostic App. If you aren't familiar with the Diagnostic App, it is the tool rolled out in Chrome OS 90 that gives you insight into the performance of your device's CPU, memory, and battery health. … [Read more...] about First Look: Chromebook Diagnostic App Input Devices and menu tabs
Chrome OS 91 feature highlight: Nearby Share is fantastic [VIDEO]
You can already read all about Chrome OS 91 and all the devices currently getting it (and those who aren't just yet), but we wanted to highlight a few of these new features on video as we do each time a new version of the OS becomes available. While Chrome OS 91 isn't a major overhaul, it does … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 91 feature highlight: Nearby Share is fantastic [VIDEO]
HP debuts first-ever “Works with Chromebook” desktop monitor
Last week, 9to5Google shared an interesting bit of news concerning a new monitor from HP that would carry the "Works with Chromebook" certification. The information reportedly came from a consumer-facing email that HP pushed out to select users but a quick search of the web revealed that the new … [Read more...] about HP debuts first-ever “Works with Chromebook” desktop monitor
Phone Hub could soon bring app streaming to Chromebooks
We've covered Google's 'Eche' quite a bit in the past, and while it's largely become Phone Hub - the company's means for connecting Android phones to Chromebooks for notifications, hotspot tethering, locating your device, and more - it doesn't seem as though it's given up all of its secrets yet. … [Read more...] about Phone Hub could soon bring app streaming to Chromebooks
