Chrome OS 98 is out and available for most devices at this point, so it’s time to dig in and see what new features are hiding both behind flags and in plain sight. Michael did a great job highlighting the main new features of Chrome OS 98 in a post earlier this week, but just […]
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Chrome OS 97: 5 new feature flags you should try right now
Now that Chrome OS updates every 4 weeks, it feels like we’re finding new flags more frequently than ever. Though the features we’ll cover today aren’t new to those who spend a lot of time around Chrome Unboxed, they are generally new to the Stable Channel of Chrome OS 97 and are usable in their […]
Continue ReadingHow to turn off Google Assistant on your Chromebook and why you may want to
Google Assistant is great…most of the time. It’s fantastic for over a million actions – many of those which can transform the way we obtain and utilize information. There’s no denying that its presence in our lives has completely transformed the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. However, just because […]
Continue ReadingAs Chromebooks continue to evolve, Google Assistant Discover remains absent
Google Discover is a fantastic and quick way in which most Android phone users (especially Pixel users) check what’s happening in the world around them. One swipe from left to right on their phone’s home screen produces a wealth of generated content both old and new without the need for them to open the Google […]
Continue Reading5 new hidden Chrome OS 96 features you can try right now
We haven’t made one of these posts/videos in quite some time, so it’s nice to get back to Chrome OS feature videos. Frankly, we get a little spoiled by an operating system that updates so frequently and is always showing off new tricks. With the lead up to Chrome OS 97 and the transition to […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Calendar widget now shows your upcoming events, adds useful, but hidden icon
Last month, I shared a first look at the new Google Calendar Chromebook Productivity Experiment which adds a glanceable Calendar widget into the quick settings of your device. Upon clicking the date in your system tray, you would be presented with this widget, and could easily see what day of the week a date fell […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at the upcoming “Desk Templates” feature for Chrome OS
“Desk Templates” are an extension of the virtual desks feature for Chromebooks that allow you to save and later recall apps, Chrome tabs, and more in dedicated workspaces with ease. One simple click and everything you were previously working on is restored! This differentiates itself from the Restore feature that you can reinstate these same […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks are receiving native Google Calendar integration directly on the shelf
A few months ago, I created a mock-up showing what a dedicated Calendar widget would look like baked directly into the Chromebook shelf. This would allow users to have quick access to see what date falls on what day of the week, and even potentially see any upcoming events on their agenda. I also alluded […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS is putting the ‘Overview’ button back on the shelf where it belongs
I said it and I meant it – Virtual Desks on a Chromebook have felt incomplete without this one important feature. The one vital feature for accessibility that existed way back in 2013 but was needlessly ripped from the operating system to make room for others – the ‘Overview’ button! After making my case for […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 117: Google enters the retail space in New York City
This week on The Chrome Cast, we open the show by explaining a bit about our new, upcoming series simply called Upstream. With audience-submitted questions and expert-driven answers, we hope Upstream will turn into a place for all our readers to get interesting, insightful answers to things that aren’t always a Google search away. We […]
Continue ReadingA couple small, new additions we’ve found in ChromeOS 123
Just yesterday, we reported on the release of ChromeOS 123 and the handful of useful customization features that rolled out along with it this time around. And as I finished that post, I remarked that there’s a good chance we’d run into a few small, new features along the way as we always do, and […]
Continue ReadingGoogle needs to show the ChromeOS tablet UI some serious love, and soon
Have you used a Chromebook tablet recently? I’d wager if you don’t own a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or 5, there’s a solid chance the answer to that question is a clear no. Those who have convertible Chromebooks should be using the tablet UI from time to time, but I’d say the number that actually […]
Continue ReadingHow to install and use Citrix Workspace on your Chromebook in 2023
Google has done a lot in recent years to turn Chromebooks into more diverse, capable machines, but millions of businesses, schools, and people across the globe use Citrix Workspace to remotely tap into the extensive power of full on Windows and Mac desktops and crush work. Citrix gives you access to all your work resources […]
Continue ReadingComment: Having pinned apps sync across Chromebooks and tablets makes no sense
Tailored devices deserve tailored experiences There’s something that’s been bothering me for the past few years, and I feel that the fix should be rather simple. Currently, one set of applications and data are synchronized across all of your ChromeOS devices that have your Google Account logged into them. While this is great for experiencing […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook? You have a ton of gaming options
Have you or someone you know recently become the proud owner of a shiny, new Chromebook? Perhaps you cashed in on one of the countless ChromeOS deals over the past few weeks and now, you’re poking around the web to see what exactly your new laptop can do. Based on the buzz around the internet, […]
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