VLC Media Player is not only free, but it's also open-source and fantastic for a variety of video formats that aren't traditionally supported on Chrome OS. For anyone who wants to watch a video directly from their thumb drive, hard drive, or SD card without needing to rely on Netflix, Google TV, or … [Read more...] about How to install VLC Media Player on your Chromebook and why you’d want to
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The Nest Hub Max could be the next device to run Google’s mysterious Fuchsia OS
Nearly half a year ago, Google's mysterious Fuchsia OS began rolling out to first-generation Nest Hub devices as the primary operating system, replacing Cast OS. At the time, it really didn't mean much when it appeared on firmware version 1.52.260996, and to this day, it still doesn't - at least, … [Read more...] about The Nest Hub Max could be the next device to run Google’s mysterious Fuchsia OS
Expect quite a few HP Chromebooks with 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake chips inside
As CES 2022 approaches, so does the beginning of the year and the requisite hopes for new Chromebook hardware. So many great things are coming in 2022, including devices with the higher-powered MediaTek Kompanio 1000 and 800 series, Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3, and 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake chipsets … [Read more...] about Expect quite a few HP Chromebooks with 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake chips inside
How to free up your Google Photos storage space with Google’s own tools
Back in June of this year, Google made the move to stop allowing unlimited Google Photos storage. As a part of that move, they also introduced a new name for the lower-quality image upload option, changing it from the confusing "High Quality" to "Storage Saver." As it was before, Storage Saver … [Read more...] about How to free up your Google Photos storage space with Google’s own tools
Here are 5 of the best Chrome extensions for enhancing your YouTube experience
Over the course of 2021, I've come to realize how addicted I am to Youtube. This may be a controversial statement, but I'll stick to it - Youtube is Google's most successful and best social network, and with how quickly video is becoming the standard media type for consumption, it's clearly on track … [Read more...] about Here are 5 of the best Chrome extensions for enhancing your YouTube experience
Intel Arc Alchemist dGPUs could be headed to Chrome OS
It has been just shy of two years since Andriod Police's David Ruddock received the juicy news that Google was working with Valve to bring native Steam support to Chrome OS. Since that time, we have been steadily putting together every puzzle piece we could find to get a full picture of the what and … [Read more...] about Intel Arc Alchemist dGPUs could be headed to Chrome OS
We may see a smaller, true successor to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet after all
When Lenovo launched the original Chromebook Duet, it was a bit of a revelation in the space. No, tablets with detaching keyboards weren't new at that point and they weren't even new to the Chrome OS ecosystem, but the Duet arrived with something different. It was well-made, but inexpensive. The … [Read more...] about We may see a smaller, true successor to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet after all
HP looks to be prepping a MediaTek Kompanio 1000 series Chromebook
We've been saying it for months, but flagship-level MediaTek Kompanio-powered Chromebooks are coming. Though there are only a few boards in the works right now ('Cherry' and 'Tomato') in the 1000 series, we've known for some time that more would be on the way. We've been tracking 'Cherry' - the … [Read more...] about HP looks to be prepping a MediaTek Kompanio 1000 series Chromebook
Google bags exclusive interview with Santa, and the Search team bakes in some holiday treats
It's that time of the year again, and Google's Santa Tracker is getting loads of traffic as kids around the globe check in to see what's new at the North Pole and track Santa before his big night. This year, the Google Search team has added a few easter eggs into your results when you search for … [Read more...] about Google bags exclusive interview with Santa, and the Search team bakes in some holiday treats
Year in Review: A look back at the top 10 articles of 2021
It is almost time to put 2021 to rest and say goodbye to yet another unusually tumultuous year. While we reflect on the difficult times of the past year, we would be remiss if we didn't take some well-spent time to focus on all of the good that has been birthed out of so much diversity. We have … [Read more...] about Year in Review: A look back at the top 10 articles of 2021
5 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 a … [Read more...] about 5 new hidden Chrome OS 96 features you can try right now
Chrome is consolidating all of your downloads into a new toolbar button
Google is working to create a more "out-in-the-open" experience for downloads in the Canary build right now with a brand new downloads button on the toolbar. For those who were unaware, the browser currently displays downloads and their progress only at the bottom of the window, but with this … [Read more...] about Chrome is consolidating all of your downloads into a new toolbar button
