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HP announces Parallels Desktop to bring Windows to Enterprise Chromebooks
Back in June, news came out that Google and Parallels were partnering to bring a Windows desktop environment to Chrome OS. For the average consumer, this probably isn't exciting news. However, for companies trying to make the move to Google's cloud-based services and hardware, accessing legacy … [Read more...] about HP announces Parallels Desktop to bring Windows to Enterprise Chromebooks
Upcoming Chromebook screen capture adds countdown timer, multi-display support
The upcoming Chromebook screen capture tool is shaping up to be a powerful tool for the Chrome OS toolbox that could essentially replace a variety of third-party tools such as Loom, Screencastify, Nimbus and others. The new feature is still undergoing a lot of work in the Canary channel of Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chromebook screen capture adds countdown timer, multi-display support
The Chromebook search key could be moving for some future devices
I just wrote a piece earlier today about the standardized nature of the relatively-unchanging Chromebook keyboard. When it comes to consumer-focused Chromebooks, we've had very few changes over the years to the expected layout. Tiny changes in the top row are usually the types of variations we've … [Read more...] about The Chromebook search key could be moving for some future devices
The first signs of Dark/Light mode finally arrive in Chrome OS Canary
Nearly two years in the making, the much-discussed and highly-anticipated Dark/Light Mode has finally made it officially arrived in the latest version of Chrome OS Canary. 9to5Google's resident genius Kyle Bradshaw recently got the new Dark Mode flag enabled through some tinkering with the Chrome OS … [Read more...] about The first signs of Dark/Light mode finally arrive in Chrome OS Canary
Deal Alert: Google surprises Chromebook owners with a free three months of Youtube Premium
Chromebook Perks are amazing. Every time we think we have Google figured out for what they will offer new Chromebook owners, they throw something else in the mix. Recently, they've even added a free three months of Stadia Pro so that you can feel what it's like to play 29 high-quality games through … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Google surprises Chromebook owners with a free three months of Youtube Premium
The Chromebook “Trash Can” emerges in Chrome OS Canary
Less than two weeks ago, Robby discovered a new commit that seeks to bring a proper Trash Can folder to Chrome OS. For long-time Chromebook users, the absence of a trash can may not seem like a big deal at all. Most of us live the cloud-centric life and we keep important files backed up in their … [Read more...] about The Chromebook “Trash Can” emerges in Chrome OS Canary
Why ARM processors are so important to the future of Chromebooks
In the event that you are unaware, let's begin this post by making it clear what ARM actually is while using some pretty basic language. Compared with its primary competitor - x86 - ARM is a type of processor architecture used primarily in phones and tablets just like the one you likely have in … [Read more...] about Why ARM processors are so important to the future of Chromebooks
Chromebooks getting an important, permanent trackpad gesture change
Chromebooks leverage quite a few trackpad gestures to get you where you need to go. From 2-finger scrolling up and down websites to 3-finger scrubbing between tabs, trackpad gestures are a really big part of the overall Chrome OS experience. Once mastered, these quick flicks on a trackpad can move … [Read more...] about Chromebooks getting an important, permanent trackpad gesture change
These next-gen Chromebooks will get nearly 9 years of updates
Google has been steadily pushing OEMs and developers to extend the life of new and existing Chromebooks and Chrome OS devices. Over the past year, more than 150 aging machines had a year or more added to their respective "end of life" dates and many of the Chromebooks launched in 2020 will be … [Read more...] about These next-gen Chromebooks will get nearly 9 years of updates
Chrome OS 86 adds update button for Debian Linux container
If you're new to Chrome OS or perhaps just learning your way around the recently added Linux terminal, you may be unaware that Google transitioned the Linux container from Debian 9 to Debian 10 (Buster) with the release of Chrome OS 80 back in March. If you have been tinkering with Linux on Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 86 adds update button for Debian Linux container
Chrome OS 86 brings a subtle but significant change to the lock screen
Yesterday, Chrome OS 86 began rolling out to users around the globe. (Everyone except Robby, apparently.) The latest version of Chrome OS includes a heavy focus on accessibility features and updates but as we expected, there was more to this update than what was officially announced. One such … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 86 brings a subtle but significant change to the lock screen
