It's that time of year again and whether you have a student returning to a brick and mortar building or staying home for school, the emails and queries on social media have been flooding in that all pose the same question: what Chromebook should I buy for my child that is going Back to School? We … [Read more...] about Back to School: 3 Chromebooks to buy, 3 purchasing tips, 1 giveaway
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HDR-capable Chromebooks are coming with brighter, better displays
Just the other day, Kevin Tofel over at About Chromebooks came across an internal document from Google entitled HDR on ChromeOS and Beyond and in it, we get some interesting details on some upcoming software and hardware changes the Chrome OS team is eyeballing for the future. That future isn't … [Read more...] about HDR-capable Chromebooks are coming with brighter, better displays
Proof that dark mode is still on the way for Chromebooks
We've been expecting a proper dark mode for Chrome OS for quite some time now. Earlier today as we were discussing the arrival of a dark theme for WhatsApp on the web, I decided to do a bit of regular digging in the Chromium Repositories to see if I could find any fresh, new hints at the dark mode … [Read more...] about Proof that dark mode is still on the way for Chromebooks
Samsung is working on a QLED Chromebook ‘Nightfury’
Samsung has been deeply involved in Chromebook manufacturing since the onset of Chrome OS. Their Series 5 Chromebooks were among the first generally available Chrome OS devices on the market and their flimsy-but-affordable Series 3 Chromebook is responsible for my initial interest in Chromebooks to … [Read more...] about Samsung is working on a QLED Chromebook ‘Nightfury’
Dark mode is finally here for WhatsApp on the web
Over the past couple years, dark mode has been top of mind for many users. The reasoning behind this is varied and some would cite gains in battery life or comfort when viewing content in dimly lit environments as basis for the obsession with all things dark mode, but the more realistic explanation … [Read more...] about Dark mode is finally here for WhatsApp on the web
Chrome OS 84 feature spotlight: Files app visual overhaul
The files app on Chrome OS has been largely unchanged for quite some time. The look has been consistent and the functionality has largely been left unchanged over the years. That's not to say there haven't been productivity enhancements like the addition of read-only volumes (think recent, audio, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 84 feature spotlight: Files app visual overhaul
At long last, you can finally watch Netflix on your Nest smart display
Last month, Xfinity brought support for casting to the company's Stream app, and in that update, the country's largest cable provider saw fit to include support for casting your favorite shows to smart displays such as the Nest Hub and Hub Max. At that time, the subject of Netflix popped up in the … [Read more...] about At long last, you can finally watch Netflix on your Nest smart display
Chrome OS 84 update is rolling out, highlighting better clarity and focus from Google
Earlier today, Gabriel highlighted the packed feature update for Chrome OS that we knew would begin rolling out to users at some point in the next few days. For those unaware, Chrome OS and Chrome updates come out on a 6-week schedule and those release date targets are planned far in advance. As … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 84 update is rolling out, highlighting better clarity and focus from Google
Chrome OS 84 is coming and this update HUGE
It appears that Google has the release schedule for Chrome and Chrome OS back on track. Last week, version 84 of the Chrome browser dropped right on time and with any luck, Chrome OS 84 should start rolling out in the next day or two. There were a handful of updates we were expecting with this … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 84 is coming and this update HUGE
This upcoming Chrome PWA feature will make web apps feel far more native
Earlier this month, the Chrome Developers held a virtual summit called web.dev LIVE over the course of 3 days that set out to deliver updates and guidance to web developers across the globe regarding all the new features Chrome will have moving forward. For common users, it isn't exactly a simple … [Read more...] about This upcoming Chrome PWA feature will make web apps feel far more native
New Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 upgraded configurations starting to go on sale
We knew it was only a matter of time before Lenovo began introducing new configurations of its very-popular, low-priced Flex 5 Chromebook. I honestly thought the first new configuration to go on sale here in the US would likely be the even lower-cost Celeron 5205U version, but it seems smaller … [Read more...] about New Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 upgraded configurations starting to go on sale
Here is the new Chromebook clipboard history manager in action
Thanks to a little bit of testing by Dinsan Francis over at Chrome Story, we are getting our first glimpses of what Chrome OS' newest productivity tool - the Enhanced Clipboard - will look like once it arrives in a future version of Chrome OS. We've talked about the addition of this feature before, … [Read more...] about Here is the new Chromebook clipboard history manager in action
