I'm sure you've seen the ads by this point. Microsoft's newest spokesman, Jim Parsons (Sheldon from Big Bang Theory) sidled up to Michael Phelps, urging him to upgrade his slowing PC so that he can do things like play 4K video. The commercials are witty and entertaining, but only highlight one … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Faster As Windows Laptops Get Slower: Phelps Face
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Chrome Developer For Android Gets Bottom URL Bar
Last month we saw the release of Chrome Canary for Android to the Google Play Store. The pre-developer release allows public users to preview upcoming features and provide feedback to developers to resolve bugs and security issues. … [Read more...] about Chrome Developer For Android Gets Bottom URL Bar
Google Leverages Microsoft’s PGO Technology To Give Chrome A Boost For Windows 10
Google's development of their Chrome browser continues to make strides in many areas including enhanced security, reduced memory usage and decreased battery consumption. … [Read more...] about Google Leverages Microsoft’s PGO Technology To Give Chrome A Boost For Windows 10
Google Hangouts Gets Updated To Version 14 With Some New Tricks
It seems like it was just yesterday that we were awaiting an update to version 13 of Google Hangouts with its host of new emoticons and stability improvements. And while Google is trying to really market Allo to its growing consumer base, Hangouts looks to be in continued development as it makes the … [Read more...] about Google Hangouts Gets Updated To Version 14 With Some New Tricks
Chrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Yesterday, the arrival of Chrome OS 54 in the Stable Channel brought some cool new features and stability improvements. But, let's all be honest, we were hoping for broader Android App support and we didn't get it. Or did we? … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Chromecast Setup Changes: Today Google Cast Becomes Google Home
We reported on this upcoming change not too long ago, so this isn't really a surprise. However, I'm sure there are folks who didn't read that article and may be wondering why they are seeing an update to an app they didn't download. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Setup Changes: Today Google Cast Becomes Google Home
Chrome Canary 56 For Android Goes Topsy-Turvy
Last week Google released the Canary version of Chrome for Android to the public as an available download from the Play Store. If you're unfamiliar with the different versions of Chrome and Chrome OS you can read all about them here. Being the inquisitive mind that I am, I quickly installed … [Read more...] about Chrome Canary 56 For Android Goes Topsy-Turvy
Chrome Remote Desktop Latest Update (53) Adds Remote Sound Support
Just recently, the very helpful Chrome Remote Desktop app has been updated to version 53 and brings about a great addition in the update. Audio is now automatically routed to the remote device with no setup needed. … [Read more...] about Chrome Remote Desktop Latest Update (53) Adds Remote Sound Support
Chrome 55 Beta For Android Is Here
Earlier today on the Google Chrome Releases Blog, Chrome 55 Beta for Android was announced. The changelog is lengthy and technical as always, so we'll just touch on a couple things here. But as we talked about here, Chrome OS 55 is bringing some really great performance and feature updates, so … [Read more...] about Chrome 55 Beta For Android Is Here
Norton Offers A Suite Of Chrome Security Extensions
For 25 years Norton by Symantec has been providing anti-virus and anti-malware solutions for personal and business computing. In recent years the leader in online security has shifted primarily to business-oriented software, but they still offer a number of consumer products under the Norton … [Read more...] about Norton Offers A Suite Of Chrome Security Extensions
Chrome 54 Arrives For Android
Chrome for Android has been updated to version 54. The upcoming release of Chrome 55 is likely to contain some major enhancements and features but 54 has brought a few new tricks as well. … [Read more...] about Chrome 54 Arrives For Android
Android’s Chrome Browser Goes Canary
If you have spent any time around Chrome Unboxed you've surely heard us talk about the different channels available for Chrome OS. What's a channel? Channels are the different versions of current and upcoming builds of the Chrome OS software. … [Read more...] about Android’s Chrome Browser Goes Canary