This week on the Chrome Cast, we spend a good bit of time talking through MediaTek's Executive Summit, the things that were announced there, and our thoughts on what the landscape of MediaTek ARM-powered Chromebooks will look like in the coming weeks and months. Joe was lucky enough to get to go … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 140: MediaTek Kompanio Chromebooks are coming, and so is the Pixel 6a
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Changes are coming to the Chrome Web Store
For too long, Google’s Chrome Web Store has remained an outdated storefront with abandon-ware lining its shelves. In 2021, Chrome extensions began switching to the new Manifest Version 3 (MV3). This new format should make downloading extensions less of a risky proposition for the average consumer. … [Read more...] about Changes are coming to the Chrome Web Store
Get 6 free months of Peacock Premium free when you buy a new Chromecast with Google TV
NBC and Google are teaming up to give new Android TV and Google TV device owners a free six months of Peacock Premium. In a new tweet by the Made by Google account, the companies advertise the fact that one of the best shows in the world, The Office, is on the platform in its entirety along with … [Read more...] about Get 6 free months of Peacock Premium free when you buy a new Chromecast with Google TV
Youtube PWA with offline videos for Chrome OS a success, could see wider rollout in the future
In a new ChromeOS.dev case study this past week, Google outlined the ongoing Youtube experiment that allows Premium subscribers to download and watch videos offline through their web browser on Chrome OS. The experiment runs until December 10, 2021, and normally, these tests are there and then gone. … [Read more...] about Youtube PWA with offline videos for Chrome OS a success, could see wider rollout in the future
“Copy link to highlight” in Chrome may soon expand to include sharing images and video
The ability to highlight text, right-click, and select "Copy link to highlight" was added to Chrome back in April, giving users a quick way to anchor to a specific location on a web page for clarity. Now, as discovered by About Chromebooks, this feature may soon be expanding to include the direct … [Read more...] about “Copy link to highlight” in Chrome may soon expand to include sharing images and video
Chrome OS is working on “snooping detection” to protect your screen and notifications
While Chromebooks with built-in privacy screens, like the HP Elite c1030's optional Sure View Reflect display are able to keep prying eyes from peeking at your screen or stealing your private data while you surf your device, there's still lots of room for development on software and hardware … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is working on “snooping detection” to protect your screen and notifications
CTL debuts budget-friendly Chromebook PX11-E with Jasper Lake CPUs
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 24, 2021 Oregon-based CTL is back with another classroom-focused Chromebook that's powered by Intel's latest small-core Jasper Lake processors. The new Chromebook PX11-E is a clamshell model aimed at the K-12 market and features CTL''s familiar rugged design, Bluetooth 5.0, … [Read more...] about CTL debuts budget-friendly Chromebook PX11-E with Jasper Lake CPUs
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro review: why I’m not going Pro
The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have been here in the office with us for a little while now, and after actually using both of them for nearly a month at this point, I have some thoughts about both of these phones. Really, though, I wanted to share with all of you why it is I’ve decided to go with the Pixel 6 … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 and 6 Pro review: why I’m not going Pro
You’ve officially got six extra months to migrate your website from Classic Google Sites
As far back as 2017, Google gave a timeline for its efforts to shut down the Classic version of Google Sites, its simple site-building tool. Having implemented migration tools for users to take advantage of, it vowed to give the new Google Sites as much feature parity as it could before shuttering … [Read more...] about You’ve officially got six extra months to migrate your website from Classic Google Sites
Take $220 off the 128GB HP Chromebook x2 11 detachable
This morning, one of our fine Patrons asked if anyone had seen the 128GB version of HP's Snapdragon-powered Chromebook x2 11 tablets actually for sale and available. I immediately responded, "I've not seen it anywhere" which also prompted me to take a look around and see if, perhaps, it was listed … [Read more...] about Take $220 off the 128GB HP Chromebook x2 11 detachable
CrosPaper lets you set live wallpapers on your Chromebook, but that’s not its best trick
I'd say the wallpaper app on Chrome OS is fine. Just fine. It's not great or exceptional, and it certainly has a few areas I'd love to see it grow, but it does the basics when it comes to setting a background for your Chromebook's desktop. But, where there's room for improvement, a way to get … [Read more...] about CrosPaper lets you set live wallpapers on your Chromebook, but that’s not its best trick
The more I use the Chromebook Files app, the more I become upset with its idiosyncrasies
I've discussed at length recently how the Chromebook's Files app is lacking features compared to its Drive web app. Most evidently, this can be seen with the missing Workspaces feature that allows Workspace users to place files in a special group for editing with quick recall, similar to placing a … [Read more...] about The more I use the Chromebook Files app, the more I become upset with its idiosyncrasies
