On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we're talking about a wide range of news in the Chrome and Google worlds. From Google I/O 2020 being completely cancelled for both in-person and virtual versions to the pause and resumption of Chrome and Chrome OS development, COVID-19 continues to play a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 54: Google I/O cancelled, Chrome OS development resumes, and more ARM-powered Chromebooks are coming
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Here’s my work from home Chromebook setup that fits in a backpack
Right in the middle of the current crisis our world is currently facing right now, new modes of doing standard things are needed. Maybe one of the most pressing needs most people have is figuring out how to transition their work practices from office spaces to areas in the home. Doing this … [Read more...] about Here’s my work from home Chromebook setup that fits in a backpack
It seems even virtual events are not immune as Google fully cancels I/O developer conference
In a bit of shocking news this afternoon, Google has moved to fully cancel this year's Google I/O, the yearly developer conference that is the search giant's largest gathering and stage for new software developments. Not long ago, the decision was made to shut down the physical event and replace it … [Read more...] about It seems even virtual events are not immune as Google fully cancels I/O developer conference
Google halts upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases
The world as we know it looks a lot different than it did just a couple of weeks ago. As millions of students are now homeschooling and countless workers are telecommuting, more and more businesses are closing their doors as the government scrambles to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Google … [Read more...] about Google halts upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases
Companies offering free resources for homebound students and telecommuters
For millions of Americans, day-to-day life just took a U-turn and landed many in situations that no one could have expected, let alone prepared for. I'll leave the political and medical rigamarole to other websites authors and instead, focus on make lemonade out of lemons. With countless kids now … [Read more...] about Companies offering free resources for homebound students and telecommuters
Comcast offers two months of free Internet Essentials for eligible families, opens Wifi hotspots to all
Much like many districts across the country, our local schools sent home surveys last week to see how many households would be capable of providing "non-traditional instruction" for the kiddos. Put simply, schools are looking to provide online lessons as thousands of institutions have closed their … [Read more...] about Comcast offers two months of free Internet Essentials for eligible families, opens Wifi hotspots to all
Coronavirus and the silver lining of a digitally connected workplace
At this point, there's no escaping the reality of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that is spreading quickly and causing all sorts of mixed emotions. From mass panic to general malaise, there is a wide span of reactions to this outbreak, but I'm not here to discuss who's right, who's wrong or even … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and the silver lining of a digitally connected workplace
5 steps to clean and disinfect your Chromebook to prevent coronavirus spread
As the world continues to deal with the threat of the novel coronavirus, people are looking for ways to clean and disinfect their living spaces and belongings. In our latest episode of The Chrome Cast, we talked about the many tech events that have been canceled and how businesses and schools are … [Read more...] about 5 steps to clean and disinfect your Chromebook to prevent coronavirus spread
Google I/O 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
In what simply feels like the latest public-facing event to hit the chopping block, Google's largest and most important conference has officially been cancelled due to rising issues from the COVID-19 coronavirus. In the event you've been living under a rock and don't know, COVID-19 is spreading now … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
