A curios Reddit user discovered a few tasty morsels in the latest version of the Chrome OS Canary channel. At first glance, it looks like a simple refresh of a handful of Chromebook icons. Upon further inspection, we discovered some new iconography that is prepping Chrome OS for some exciting new … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is getting some new and refreshed iconography
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Google’s ‘Kid’s Space’ could become a fun nest hub learning center for your children
As Google Family Link continues to grow in popularity, it also continues to gain new tricks. In the last year alone, it's become a well rounded home for both parents and children alike to learn about online safety and have peace of mind in what content is being taken into their homes. Tools like Be … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Kid’s Space’ could become a fun nest hub learning center for your children
How to care for your Chromebook’s battery
For those who use their Chromebooks as a desktop via a docking station or simply don't like to risk travelling with a laptop that's not at 100% battery before they take off, they often leave it plugged in for the entire time they're using it. Some people even leave their Chromebooks plugged in … [Read more...] about How to care for your Chromebook’s battery
Chrome OS “Holding Space” features now working in Canary
Just a couple of weeks ago, the new "Holding Space" feature for Chromebooks appeared in the Canary channel of Chrome OS. At that time, the new quick-access feature for downloads and screenshots was little more than a place holder. Recently saved files and screen grabs did show up in the space but … [Read more...] about Chrome OS “Holding Space” features now working in Canary
Chromebooks are getting this powerful feature for desktop PWAs
Chrome OS will soon be getting a new feature that will further blur the lines between local applications and web apps. Progressive Web Apps have become a powerful source for mobile and desktop users alike with the ability to look and act just like an application that you downloaded from an app … [Read more...] about Chromebooks are getting this powerful feature for desktop PWAs
Chromebook users reporting a CPU-crushing bug linked to Android apps
There's nothing quite like having your Chromebook dump power by the truckload and have absolutely no explanation as to why it's happening. Unfortunately, that exactly the experience that dozens of Chromebook users are reporting in the Chromebook Support Forum. The culprit appears to be a process … [Read more...] about Chromebook users reporting a CPU-crushing bug linked to Android apps
Finally, the $409 Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook is back
We're always on the lookout for a good deal on a Chromebook so we share the savings with our readers. Sadly, good deals are few and far between these days. As of late, it's more about finding a decent device that doesn't cost more than retail. Today, one of our favorite Chromebooks of 2020 is our … [Read more...] about Finally, the $409 Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook is back
Chromebooks getting a dedicated Camera Folder for images and video
If you've been around Chrome OS as long as we have, you probably share the sentiment of many about the Files App on your Chromebook. When Chrome OS was in its infancy, the simplistic "Downloads" folder and mounted Google Drive was really all you needed to organize files on a device that was designed … [Read more...] about Chromebooks getting a dedicated Camera Folder for images and video
Chrome OS Global Media Controls arrive in the Canary Channel
Earlier this month, Robby uncovered work being done to move rich media notifications to a more static location inside the system tray and activated on the Chrome OS shelf when media is playing. Last week, we got our first look at the feature when a video was posted in the ongoing bug report where … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Global Media Controls arrive in the Canary Channel
Revisit childhood games with DOSBox on your Chromebook
I'm back at it! I spent the better part of yesterday morning tinkering with virtual machines and the Linux container on my Chromebook to see was sort of shenanigans I could get myself into. Somewhere along the way, I decided to fiddle with MS-DOS. More on that later. Along the way, I discovered a … [Read more...] about Revisit childhood games with DOSBox on your Chromebook
Lenovo quietly releases budget-friendly AMD-powered Chromebook 3
Finding a Chromebook that's easy on the wallet isn't an easy task. Finding one that's inexpensive and isn't complete trash is even more difficult. When we discovered the dirt-cheap Lenovo Chromebook 3 at our local Walmart for only $169, it goes without saying that we were a little skeptical about … [Read more...] about Lenovo quietly releases budget-friendly AMD-powered Chromebook 3
Chrome OS Phone Hub gets onboarding UI for initial setup
Chrome OS developers are steadily working on a slew of new features that will be heading to Chromebooks over the next few months. One of the flashier new additions that we've been tracking is the "Phone Hub" feature that will further deepen the integrating between your Chromebook and your mobile … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Phone Hub gets onboarding UI for initial setup
