We recently cracked the case of how to get Vulkan graphics acceleration working in Crostini. I've got a full guide on how to do this yourself coming up as my next article so stay tuned for that if you'd like to be able to tinker with this a bit yourself! With the power of Vulkan, we wanted to see … [Read more...] about Running benchmarks with Vulkan in Crostini (Linux for Chrome OS) yields surprising results
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Microsoft abandoning Android in favor of web apps on Chrome OS
Last month, there was a lot of buzz around the Chrome OS community as numerous users reported that their free-standing Microsoft apps from the Google Play Store were telling them to make the move to the web. I, myself, wasn't too up in arms about this discovery for a couple of reasons. One, I do not … [Read more...] about Microsoft abandoning Android in favor of web apps on Chrome OS
Google Tasks in Chat rooms get a ‘view in chat’ button to help give context about their creation
Tasks created in Google Chat Rooms will soon be gaining the ability to view the context surrounding their creation using a "View in Chat" button that will appear to the right of them. When clicked, you'll be navigated back to the Chat message where the task was created or the task creation was … [Read more...] about Google Tasks in Chat rooms get a ‘view in chat’ button to help give context about their creation
You asked, Google listened – Alphabetical Chromebook launcher sorting is on its way
Literally, the most requested feature from Chromebook users that seems to have fallen by the silent wayside over the years is the ability to sort the apps and web applications found within the Chromebook's launcher alphabetically. While Google has recently created a system for categorical search, … [Read more...] about You asked, Google listened – Alphabetical Chromebook launcher sorting is on its way
[UPDATED] Yup, YouTube search on iOS is busted
If you've been using YouTube on iOS any time in the past couple of hours, you probably ended up here because you are experiencing some technical difficulties. Since roughly 5:30 PM EST, thousands of reports have been rolling into DownDetector, Twitter, and other sites stating that the search feature … [Read more...] about [UPDATED] Yup, YouTube search on iOS is busted
Google Tasks is getting rid of its unintuitive navigation drawer and will let you star entries
With Google Tasks rolling out to more Workspace tiers, gaining inline editing on the web, and more importantly, adding landscape mode to its app on Chromebooks, you'd think Google would refrain from providing yet another task management solution to its users. Even though Chat has its own Google … [Read more...] about Google Tasks is getting rid of its unintuitive navigation drawer and will let you star entries
The detachable HP Chromebook x2 11 is now up for pre-order, ships Saturday
HP could possibly have a major hit on its hands with the company's latest Chromebook. The Chromebook x2 11 tablet was announced earlier this month and we have every reason to believe that it is the mythical 'CoachZ' tablet that Robby has been tracking for nearly a year. While I really wish that this … [Read more...] about The detachable HP Chromebook x2 11 is now up for pre-order, ships Saturday
‘What’s New in Chrome’ page now live – keeps you informed on the latest browser features
It wasn't long ago that a Chromium Repository commit discovered by Chrome Story pointed to a potentially upcoming 'What's New' page specific to the Chrome browser surfaced. Chromebooks already have their own version of this page showing what new features are available to users in one centralized … [Read more...] about ‘What’s New in Chrome’ page now live – keeps you informed on the latest browser features
Opinion: Google needs to fix Android app auto-installs when logging into a new Chromebook
Stop me if you've heard this one. You open up a new Chromebook or sign into a friend or family member's Chrome OS device to use it for a short time and upon getting logged in, you are bogged down by the installation of what feels like every Android app you've ever installed on any Chromebook ever … [Read more...] about Opinion: Google needs to fix Android app auto-installs when logging into a new Chromebook
A new wave of 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromeboxes and Chromebases are coming
Increasingly, Chromeboxes are becoming a smart purchase for a ton of consumers, students, and enterprise customers alike. With their small form factor, reduced price versus a standard Chromebook with the same internal specs, and ease of setup/use, a Chromebox can be the perfect desktop companion in … [Read more...] about A new wave of 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromeboxes and Chromebases are coming
Chrome’s Global Media Controls add a mute button and may bring back one-click tab mute
Google introduced a Global Media Control center to both Chrome and Chrome OS late last year, and then went on to add several important features to it so that users could control all audio and video from one central location on their devices. From fast forward and skip buttons, to displaying nearby … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Global Media Controls add a mute button and may bring back one-click tab mute
Lenovo launches rugged AMD-powered Chromebook 300e with LTE on AT&T network
Once upon a time, it really felt as if LTE-enabled Chromebooks and laptops, in general, were living on borrowed time. In a time when most everyone has a smartphone and access to a mobile hotspot, having a separate data plan dedicated to one particular device just didn't make a lot of sense. That all … [Read more...] about Lenovo launches rugged AMD-powered Chromebook 300e with LTE on AT&T network
