This is pretty wild - the full-fledged Google Play Store, with access to all Android apps, is already up and running on Microsoft's new operating system! As reported by The Verge, an Italian user experience design student has not only achieved this, but then went on to post his tutorial on Youtube … [Read more...] about Someone already got the full-fledged Google Play Store running on Windows 11
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The Chrome OS 94 update roll-out has been halted, but we don’t know why
Thanks to a few messages here and there on the web, we've been made aware that the Chrome OS 94 update that began rolling out last week has apparently been halted. After hearing reports that users were unable to update their Chromebooks over the past few days, we took a look and realized - based on … [Read more...] about The Chrome OS 94 update roll-out has been halted, but we don’t know why
Google TV app adds in-built remote but there’s a catch for some
Rumored for months, Google has finally sunsetted the free-standing Android TV remote app and replaced it with the built-in clicker that lives within the Google TV app on your phone. The update for Google TV on Android began rolling out over a week ago and it brought with it a very useful touchpad … [Read more...] about Google TV app adds in-built remote but there’s a catch for some
CrossOver 21 is now available: how to use it to run Windows apps on your Chromebook
It’s been a while since we’ve touched on CrossOver. It’s a commercial product from CodeWeavers, the developers behind Wine and Proton, which allows Windows applications and games to run natively on Linux and macOS. Thankfully the janky old days of CrossOver running on Chromebooks through limited … [Read more...] about CrossOver 21 is now available: how to use it to run Windows apps on your Chromebook
Google’s Pixel Buds can now be paired with your Nintendo Switch, but the latency is real
Last night, I came across a nice surprise. Nintendo pushed out an update to Switch and Switch Lite owners that allowed them to do something they couldn't since the launch of the console generation - connect Bluetooth earbuds! Yep - believe it or not, you've never been able to wirelessly connect … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Buds can now be paired with your Nintendo Switch, but the latency is real
How to open multiple instances of a web app in the same window on your Chromebook
I talk a lot about turning any website on your Chromebook into an icon so it can be easily accessed via your shelf or launcher with the 'Everything button', and have even written a full tutorial on doing so, including the benefits that process offers. However, some of you may work a lot like I do - … [Read more...] about How to open multiple instances of a web app in the same window on your Chromebook
Exclusive: how to enable Vulkan in Crostini on your Chromebook right now
The time has come: welcome to our exclusive guide on how you can use Vulkan in Crostini! This unlocks the full gaming power of Chromebooks by allowing more modern games to work. More importantly, it also allows Steam’s Proton compatibility layer to work at its full potential, which means the … [Read more...] about Exclusive: how to enable Vulkan in Crostini on your Chromebook right now
How to move your Chromebook to the Canary Channel and how to get out
I'm going to be honest: we've put this post off for a very long time. You see, there are certain folks who will undoubtedly get upset when I publish this information because by sharing it, I come across as flippant about the greater Chrome OS community and the issues and trials the Canary Channel … [Read more...] about How to move your Chromebook to the Canary Channel and how to get out
How to force stop an Android app on your Chromebook
Just today, I had an Android app go a bit wonky on me. Google Analytics was open on one of my displays and after moving it to my second screen, it just vanished. It was still open, still running, and still visible in the overview mode, but there was no way for me to actually interact with the app … [Read more...] about How to force stop an Android app on your Chromebook
Here’s how you can install Cursive – Google’s new note taking app – right now
With the announcement of the HP Chromebook X2 11, HP also revealed that it would be launching this unique Chromebook/tablet/detachable with a couple unique apps on board. We already dug in and found HP QuickDrop and showed everyone how they can start using it right now. It's a great service for … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can install Cursive – Google’s new note taking app – right now
Ugh, I just ran out of storage on my new Chromecast with almost nothing installed
Posts online began cropping up over the past couple weeks outlining the issue users are having with the new Chromecast with Google TV and it's minute, head-scratchingly small 8GB of onboard storage. When I first saw these, I had a few thoughts. First, I figured those being plagued with the problem … [Read more...] about Ugh, I just ran out of storage on my new Chromecast with almost nothing installed
Here’s how to adjust the action on your Chromebook trackpad [VIDEO]
DISCLAIMER: Right off the top I want to make it very clear that anything you do to your Chromebook that involves opening up the chassis will result in a void of your warranty. If you have any issues with your trackpad and don't want to lose your manufacturer's warranty, this process is not for you. … [Read more...] about Here’s how to adjust the action on your Chromebook trackpad [VIDEO]
