In general, Chrome OS is a plug-and-play situation when it comes to external accessories. Monitors, keyboards, mice, trackpads, USB drive, etc. all tend to 'just work' when you plug them in. No drivers to install and no setup really needed. With Chrome OS, it either works or it doesn't. That … [Read more...] about Using 4K Monitors With Chromebooks: What You Need To Know [VIDEO]
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Google Kills Hyper-Threading On Chrome OS In Wake Of Critical Intel Flaw
Now that most of the world has had time to forget about Spectre and Meltdown, let's discuss Intel's latest security flaw that could put users at risk of exposing sensitive information including but not limited to, website data, passwords, credit card information and cookies. (Don't touch my cookies. … [Read more...] about Google Kills Hyper-Threading On Chrome OS In Wake Of Critical Intel Flaw
Using Chromebooks: A Mac User’s Perspective [VIDEO]
We recently put out a video introducing Joe and Gabriel to the channel and in that video, you might have noticed that Joe said he uses the Pixel Slate as his daily Chromebook and the MacBook Pro to edit videos. So as a traditional Mac user, Joe wanted to take a couple minutes and share some of his … [Read more...] about Using Chromebooks: A Mac User’s Perspective [VIDEO]
Virtual Desks On Chromebooks Get Another Step Closer [VIDEO]
Virtual desktops - or virtual desks as they are being called during development - are a great help for anyone who needs an extra layer of productivity when stuck on a single screen. Think of it as virtual extended displays waiting just off screen for you to summon them up, filled with other … [Read more...] about Virtual Desks On Chromebooks Get Another Step Closer [VIDEO]
1Password Optimized For Chrome OS: One Password Manager To Rule Them All
If you are invested in any of Google's ecosystems to even the slightest degree, you can probably spot Google Design a mile away. Whether on your Android device, in Chrome or any number of Google apps and services you may use on a daily basis, Google is continuously evolving their own, unique … [Read more...] about 1Password Optimized For Chrome OS: One Password Manager To Rule Them All
New Feature Coming For Chromebook Extended Displays
One of my favorite parts of using a Chromebook is the ease of setting up secondary displays. I've yet to encounter a display that didn't just work when attached to my Chromebook. Even with differences in scaling and DPI, moving windows between screens is fluid, easy, and the setup is … [Read more...] about New Feature Coming For Chromebook Extended Displays
How To Get Google Assistant Running On Your Chromebook Right Now On Chrome OS 72
Chrome OS 72 began rolling out to the masses yesterday and brought a slew of new features and updates along with it. You can check out Gabriel's article that outlines all the new stuff users can expect with the latest update, but there was an addition baked into Chrome OS 72 that Google didn't … [Read more...] about How To Get Google Assistant Running On Your Chromebook Right Now On Chrome OS 72
The Original 2013 Chromebook Pixel Highlights Chrome OS’ Greatest Strength [VIDEO]
We've had the original 2013 Chromebook Pixel around the office for a little while and every time I see it sitting up on the shelf, I'm hit with a fresh dose of nostalgia and appreciation for the OS I use on a daily basis. I've picked it up and worked on it here and there in the past few months … [Read more...] about The Original 2013 Chromebook Pixel Highlights Chrome OS’ Greatest Strength [VIDEO]
Using AirPods on Chromebooks Is Pretty Fantastic With This Single Trick
It's no secret that Bluetooth on Chromebooks has been a pretty dodgy affair for quite some time. The issue has been getting more and more attention as detachables and tablets have started to enter the market, but a full-on, proper fix for connectivity issues with Bluetooth peripherals has still not … [Read more...] about Using AirPods on Chromebooks Is Pretty Fantastic With This Single Trick
ASUS Debuts A Worthy Successor The Chromebook Flip C302
Before I get into and detail what so ever, know that the brief hands-on we had with ASUS' latest flagship device was an early build developer unit and acual real-world performance is still anybody's guess at this point. For that reason, we'll just discuss what we do know about the … [Read more...] about ASUS Debuts A Worthy Successor The Chromebook Flip C302
New Kaby Lake Chromebook ‘Rammus’ Could Be ASUS’ Next Flagship
I was going through my morning routine of coffee and Chromium repository surfing when I stumbled across a new board overlay that was added just a few days ago. At first glance, the new Chromebook, code-named 'Rammus', appeared to be yet-another Kaby Lake device to add to the ever-growing … [Read more...] about New Kaby Lake Chromebook ‘Rammus’ Could Be ASUS’ Next Flagship
Chromebooks Get Real Video Editing With Adobe Project Rush: Coming Soon
You read that title correctly: a solid video editing option is coming to Chromebooks with a new initiative from Adobe called Project Rush. The details are a little scant at the moment as they've just unveiled the whole thing to the public at this year's VidCon, but from what we can see thus far, the … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Real Video Editing With Adobe Project Rush: Coming Soon
