I'm going to allow myself to get fully nerdy for just a moment as I admit to the world just how excited I am about Virtual Desks coming in Chrome OS 76 because of one small - but HUGELY significant - feature addition. If you've followed along since the first mention of Virtual Desks on Chrome OS … [Read more...] about This Latest Addition Makes Virtual Desks In Chrome OS 76 My Favorite New Feature
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Chrome OS Virtual Desks Getting A New Way To Navigate
One of the features I'm most looking forward to becoming a part of the Stable Channel experience on Chromebooks with Chrome OS 76 is Virtual Desktops. While I love what they've done already with the feature, I'm hopeful that some trackpad-driven navigation (mainly switching between active desktops … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Virtual Desks Getting A New Way To Navigate
Chromebook Virtual Desks Get The Feature I’ve Been Waiting For
Sure, Virtual Desktops (or Desks) for Chrome OS aren't currently a thing just yet, but we all know they are coming in Chrome OS 76 a mere 6 weeks from now. Though I've been waiting for this feature for what feels like an eternity, all the news surrounding this hotly-anticipated functionality up to … [Read more...] about Chromebook Virtual Desks Get The Feature I’ve Been Waiting For
Chromebook Virtual Desks Showing More Rapid Development In New Videos
It was just last week we reported a new video being added to the ongoing bug tracker development of virtual desks on Chrome OS. Prior to that update, it had been months since we'd seen one of these juicy videos from the Chromium Bug Tracker regarding this much-anticipated new feature. For … [Read more...] about Chromebook Virtual Desks Showing More Rapid Development In New Videos
Virtual Desks On Chromebooks Get Another Step Closer [VIDEO]
Virtual desktops - or virtual desks as they are being called during development - are a great help for anyone who needs an extra layer of productivity when stuck on a single screen. Think of it as virtual extended displays waiting just off screen for you to summon them up, filled with other … [Read more...] about Virtual Desks On Chromebooks Get Another Step Closer [VIDEO]
Chromebook Virtual Desks Get A Step Closer To Reality [VIDEO]
We reported on the imminent arrival of Virtual Desks for Chrome OS last week, but here's the basic idea: just like MacOS, Windows, and most Linux Desktops, Chrome OS is getting ready to (finally) get virtual desktops. If you've been around here for any amount of time, you'll know I've been … [Read more...] about Chromebook Virtual Desks Get A Step Closer To Reality [VIDEO]
ChromeOS 123 adds an improved Virtual Desk button to the shelf
A few versions ago, we got a new way to navigate Virtual Desks on ChromeOS. With a small button that now sits to the left of your pinned apps, you can not only see the desk you are on, but click it to see all your desks in a ALT+TAB sort of view or click the small arrows to each side of the desk … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 123 adds an improved Virtual Desk button to the shelf
Chromebooks set to add Desk button to your shelf for easier virtual workspace management
While poking around in ChromeOS Canary last night, I found a new developer flag called "Desk button in shelf." Once available, this new feature will allow Chromebook users to have quicker access to the desk menu in the shelf of clamshell mode when there is more than one desk created. Currently, … [Read more...] about Chromebooks set to add Desk button to your shelf for easier virtual workspace management
Quietly, Google makes Virtual Desk templates available in ChromeOS 107 Stable
I just published a post earlier today about some of the productivity features available on Chromebooks that I hold very near and dear to my heart. With great additions like Phone Hub, Tote, Global Media Controls and Virtual Desks, ChromeOS has become a well-rounded operating system that helps me … [Read more...] about Quietly, Google makes Virtual Desk templates available in ChromeOS 107 Stable
Chrome OS 98 offers a screen capture update, a new virtual desk shortcut, and more
Chromebook and Chromebox owners rejoice - Chrome OS 98 is now rolling out and it features several new improvements that I believe you'll welcome with open arms. From system convenience tweaks to new emoji and more, we're going to take a look at what's coming to you when your device updates if it … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 98 offers a screen capture update, a new virtual desk shortcut, and more
Coming soon: Add a different wallpaper for each virtual desk for a more personal touch
Virtual Desks rock. Plain and simple. Chrome OS makes great use of them, and Google continues to improve upon them at a rapid pace. Today, Dinsan over at Chrome Story discovered a Chromium Gerrit commit that shows Chromebook users will soon have the ability to change their wallpaper not once for the … [Read more...] about Coming soon: Add a different wallpaper for each virtual desk for a more personal touch
Virtual Desk Templates will allow you to launch dedicated apps and workspaces with ease
Virtual Desks in Chrome OS are extremely useful. Having the ability to organize your windows and apps into various workspaces means a more collected and less chaotic day for those who manage multiple projects or personas. Some users prefer this method over multi-sign in, and I can't blame them. … [Read more...] about Virtual Desk Templates will allow you to launch dedicated apps and workspaces with ease
