In 2020, there have been many ways to go about playing Steam-compatible games on Chromebooks. There have been methods that utilize Linux on Chrome OS in a few different variations and then there's the NVIDIA GeForce NOW approach that recently became available for Chromebook users, but none of those … [Read more...] about Steam gaming on Chromebooks inches closer as new details on install process emerge
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Chrome OS 85 makes buttery-smooth refresh rates for external displays simple to set up
It's been quite some time since the initial experimental flags for Chromebooks showed up that allowed for higher refresh rates on external monitors. Prior to this change, Chrome OS was great at extending displays in all sorts of resolutions, but not all sorts of frame rates. In Chrome OS 85, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 85 makes buttery-smooth refresh rates for external displays simple to set up
Surprise! Chrome OS 85 brings “Print Jobs” management app
Yesterday, Chrome OS 85 started rolling out to users right on schedule and with it, there were a number of updates that will make the user experience even more enjoyable. As we had hoped, there are some unannounced features that came along for the ride and one of them blind-sided me this morning. … [Read more...] about Surprise! Chrome OS 85 brings “Print Jobs” management app
What’s new with Chrome OS 85? Wi-Fi Sync, Play/Pause Video and more
Today is the day that Chrome OS 85 is scheduled to begin rolling out and as of late, Google has been Johnny on the spot with releases. While we haven't seen anything official about the update going live, Google has announced some new features for Chrome OS. Presumably, these features will be part of … [Read more...] about What’s new with Chrome OS 85? Wi-Fi Sync, Play/Pause Video and more
How to reset the password on your Chromebook the right way
I will admit, I do not change my password as frequently as I probably should. That said, there are a number of reasons why one would want to update, change, or reset a Chromebook password. Thankfully, your Chromebook password is tied directly to your Google account and the credentials are one and … [Read more...] about How to reset the password on your Chromebook the right way
CTL debuts company-first 14-inch FHD Pentium Chromebook
Chromebooks are scarce. If you've looked around the web in an attempt to find a decent device at a price that doesn't induce a stroke, you probably know exactly what I'm talking about. As of this morning, Best Buy had less than six Chromebook models in stock and three of those were variants of the … [Read more...] about CTL debuts company-first 14-inch FHD Pentium Chromebook
This tweak will help speed up Virtual Desk transitions on Chromebooks
I remember a point in time when I would write about Virtual Desks on Chrome OS with painful regularity. I was insanely excited about this feature coming to Chromebooks and tracked every little change and detail until it was rolled-out in fullness in March of this year. Since that time, there's not … [Read more...] about This tweak will help speed up Virtual Desk transitions on Chromebooks
Hands-On: USI pens for Chromebooks are finally arriving and they are awesome [VIDEO]
The story of USI pens is a long one. In fact, the entire USI (universal stylus initiative) platform dates all the way back to 2015. In a similar manner to unifying ports under one, universal standard (USB), USI aims to wrangle all the differing, proprietary digital pen technologies into one, … [Read more...] about Hands-On: USI pens for Chromebooks are finally arriving and they are awesome [VIDEO]
Backup and restore your Chromebook’s Linux setup
If you've been exploring Linux apps on Chrome OS with us, it's high time we covered how to save your current setup so you can restore it in a pinch. Full Linux distros have various tools available to run backups and store them locally or off site depending on your personal preference. Chrome OS, … [Read more...] about Backup and restore your Chromebook’s Linux setup
Add Synaptic to your Chromebook for easy Linux package management
Yesterday, we've covered three methods you can use to install Linux packages from the terminal on your Chromebook. Today, we're going to look at how to install and use one of the most popular package management tools for Debian/Ubuntu based operating systems. Synaptic Package Manager is a GUI … [Read more...] about Add Synaptic to your Chromebook for easy Linux package management
[Update: Sold Out] This certified USI stylus is available once again for $49
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we spent a few minutes talking about the Universal Stylus Initiative and what it means for the future of buying a pen for your Chromebook. The concept is a brilliant one. Create a universal standard for digital pens so when you purchase one, it works on a … [Read more...] about [Update: Sold Out] This certified USI stylus is available once again for $49
3 ways to install Linux packages on your Chromebook
If you're new to Chrome OS or maybe you're just learning your way around the recent addition of Linux apps, you may have found yourself a bit overwhelmed with it all. You've probably spent precious time searching the web to figure out which Linux apps are available via your shiny, new Linux … [Read more...] about 3 ways to install Linux packages on your Chromebook
