An interesting video and article published by Dieter Bohn over at The Verge a couple days ago came with a pretty bombastic title, and I love it. The video header simply states: ‘Microsoft accidentally made a great Chromebook.’ Great title, right? The accompanying article is equally well-headlined: ‘Microsoft’s Surface Pro X is the world’s most […]
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Manage audio and video with new media hub in desktop Chrome
As someone who uses both a Chromebook and a Macbook on a daily basis, there are certain features in Chrome OS that I miss every time I log into another operating system. One prime example is media controls. The new media controls and notifications in Chrome OS that were introduced back in August are features […]
Continue ReadingLastPass admits self-inflicted wound after accidental deletion of their Chrome Extension
If you’ve been frantically hunting around the Chrome Web Store for the LastPass Password Manager extension, you probably realized quickly that it was nowhere to be found. In what can only be described as a Monty Python, Holy Grail pre-credits bungle, LastPass has somehow managed to “accidentally” deleter their own extension from the Chrome Web […]
Continue ReadingGoogle announces timeline for the end of Chrome Apps on Chromebooks
In late 2016, Google began the two-year process of sunsetting Chrome Apps on all platforms with the exception of Chrome OS. By early 2018, navigating to the Chrome Web Store on Windows, Mac or Linux would present users with only extensions to pick from as the “App” section had been completely removed. While we knew […]
Continue ReadingLights Out: Chrome OS Dark Mode draws near
Google’s developers have been working diligently on creating “Dark Mode” for all the things and the latest update to the Developer channel of Chrome OS brings us one step closer to a system-wide black out of all things Chrome. Much of the work is focused on bringing a Dark Mode to the web that will […]
Continue ReadingHow To: Recover Your Chromebook [VIDEO]
I presume since you’ve found your way to this article, chances are good that you’re Chromebook has fallen victim to an unexpected meltdown that’s left you facing the cringe-worthy message “Chrome OS is missing or damaged.” Perhaps you are a tinkerer like us and want to ensure you have a usable backup before you go […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 76: New features actually available this go-round
Just a week past due, Chrome OS 76 has begun rolling out to select users with more Chromebooks to follow in coming days and weeks. There has been a bit of confusion surrounding what features are actually in this update, So, we wanted to cover what’s officially new in Chrome OS 76. No flags, no […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS adding WIFI networks to the sync settings menu
Back in May, 9to5Google’s Kyle Bradshaw uncovered evidence that Chrome OS could soon sync WIFI configurations across devices. The commit in question added a feature flag to Chrome OS which will allow WIFI sync specifically for Chrome OS and it was attached to a public CRBug thread where the ongoing work is being curated. Add […]
Continue ReadingNew Virtual Desk features show Google taking Chrome OS UI development more seriously [VIDEO]
While we are certain to see Virtual Desks arrive in Chrome OS 76, the feature will likely still be behind a flag for the time being. The bulk of the work is done and Virtual Desks are basically ready for user consumption, but there are tiny tweaks here and there that still need to be […]
Continue ReadingChrome 76 arrives with sneaky Incognito tweak, PWA updates, Dark Mode tools and more
Earlier this week, the Chromium team announced the release of Chrome 76 for the desktop to include Windows, Mac and Linux. As always, the Chrome OS update should follow in roughly a week or so but we have plenty to unpack from the Chrome browser. So, sit back and check out what’s new with Chrome […]
Continue ReadingPrime Day Is Coming: How To Find The Best Deals
It’s official. Amazon has announced the date for Prime Day 2019. Actually, this year it will be PRIME DAYS as Amazon will hold their annual sales event on July 15th and 16th. Prime Day, in case you aren’t in the know, is Amazon’s yearly sale exclusively for Prime members. If you aren’t a Prime member, […]
Continue ReadingVPN Support Coming to Linux Apps on Chromebooks
We’ve talked about VPN support and Chrome OS in general in both videos and posts in the past. The general idea behind a VPN is the addition of a bit more privacy when online whether home or out and about. This is achieved through an app or extension encrypting your data and then routing your […]
Continue ReadingInbox is Dead, But Gmail Has Themes: Here’s How To Use Your Custom Photos To Personalize Gmail
This entire week has been spent mourning the loss of Google+ and Inbox, two services Google chose to finally close the door on. I was a fan of both and, like other Google services that have died before them, I’ll spend a decent amount of time missing them. Of all the Google shut downs in […]
Continue ReadingMissing Google Inbox? Here Are 2 New Ways To Make Gmail More Inbox-Like
The demise of Inbox is being felt across the internet this week as both Google+ and Inbox were officially shut down as of April 2nd. This wasn’t a surprise to anyone, but the finality of Inbox officially being gone still hurts. For many users like myself, Inbox was simply a better way to handle and […]
Continue ReadingMicrosoft Testing Windows Defender Extension For Chrome And Firefox
A recent update to the Windows Insider 10 has brought Microsoft’s Windows Defender to the Chrome and Firefox browsers. Installed as extensions in the respective browsers, Windows Defender Application Guard will leverage container technology to isolate sites that are potentially harmful or deemed not trusted by administrators. The caveat here is that users will still […]
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