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 […]
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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, the menu is accessed […]
Continue ReadingQuietly, 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 get a lot done in a […]
Continue ReadingChrome 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 hasn’t already! […]
Continue ReadingComing 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 entire device, but […]
Continue ReadingVirtual 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. While I don’t like switching between […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 88 Virtual Desk scrolling is terrible, but there’s a workaround until it is fixed
One of the updates that rolled out with Chrome OS 88 was an enhancement to the Virtual Desk animation speed. While I praised this upgrade before it actually arrived in the Stable Channel, the implementation that ended up in Chrome OS 88 is a bit of a mess and makes for a really bad end […]
Continue ReadingVirtual Desk reorganization, improved scrolling is here in Chrome OS 89 Beta: no flags necessary
I’ll be honest, I really thought a few months ago that my days of finding new functionality in the Virtual Desks feature of Chrome OS were about finished. After all, it’s been quite some time since we could call this a finished addition to the Chromebook experience and I use them on a daily basis […]
Continue ReadingChromebook virtual desk navigation is getting a substantial productivity boost
After settling in as a core feature of Chrome OS, it seems Google isn’t satisfied leaving well enough alone. Work is ongoing on a few different fronts to bring more features and productivity boosts to Chrome OS’ virtual desks feature, and this latest one will be very useful indeed. Work is already in progress on […]
Continue ReadingThis tweak will help speed up Virtual Desk transitions on Chromebooks
I remember a point in time when I would write about Virtual Desks on Chrome OS with painful regularity. I was insanely excited about this feature coming to Chromebooks and tracked every little change and detail until it was rolled-out in fullness in March of this year. Since that time, there’s not been a whole […]
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 ReadingVirtual Desktops Available To More Chromebook Users
Virtual Desktops on Chromebooks have been a pretty quick feature development, honestly. They only began showing up in February of this year and we’re already awaiting their arrival in the Stable Channel build of Chrome OS 76 later in July.
Continue ReadingTwo More Chrome OS Virtual Desk Preview Videos Emerge Showcasing More New Features
If you are a regular visitor to Chrome Unboxed, you’ve undoubtedly read all about Virtual Desks and their imminent arrival on Chrome OS and Chromebooks everywhere. I’ll save the explanation and instead point you to one of our previous posts on what Virtual Desks are if you aren’t up to speed. The introduction of this […]
Continue ReadingVirtual Desktops For Chrome OS Get Official Arrival Date and New Sneak Peek Video
We’ve been tracking virtual desktops for Chrome OS for months now. Since the first chatter about the feature coming soon to the four sneak peek videos already shown off in the Chromium Bug Tracker, we know quite a bit about what it will look like and how it will all work once the feature arrives. […]
Continue Reading[Sneak Peek Video] Long-Awaited Chrome OS “Virtual Desktops” Getting Closer
One of the few features we have longed for on Chrome OS for as long as I can remember is the ability to have multiple desktops. While it may seem trivial to some, “virtual desktops” are an integral part of a lot of user’s workflow and seeing the Chromium team give them some attention is […]
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