Linux apps bring a lot to the table for Chromebook users. The ability to have installable applications for which there isn't a web-based alternative is huge and it could play an integral part in launching Chrome OS to a new level of usability and consumer popularity. Apart from the learning curve … [Read more...] about Chrome OS to shrink Linux disk image for Chromebooks with limited storage
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If you are looking for a great deal on a versatile Chromebook for remote work, this is it
It's no secret that droves and droves of people are headed home for work. In just a week's time, the response to the coronavirus pandemic has been unlike anything most of us have ever seen on a global scale. While it is unknown what comes next or how long the present conditions will need to last … [Read more...] about If you are looking for a great deal on a versatile Chromebook for remote work, this is it
The Chrome Web Store Developer Dashboard gets a new look and upfront registration fee
Google seems to be giving the Chrome Web Store some much-needed attention as of late. From cracking down on fraudulent charges to introducing a "safety check" for extensions, Chrome's online shop has long needed some policing if it is to remain the go-to for Chrome users. For developers, Google has … [Read more...] about The Chrome Web Store Developer Dashboard gets a new look and upfront registration fee
Google halts upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases
The world as we know it looks a lot different than it did just a couple of weeks ago. As millions of students are now homeschooling and countless workers are telecommuting, more and more businesses are closing their doors as the government scrambles to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Google … [Read more...] about Google halts upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 launches on Stadia and is crazy-cheap for Pro subscribers
Right up front I'm going to admit that I know very little about this game. My knowledge comes from watching a handful of videos of the multiplayer experience and being interested. The graphics look great, the concept seems very intriguing, and the online, multiplayer modes look very engaging. Tom … [Read more...] about Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 launches on Stadia and is crazy-cheap for Pro subscribers
Lenovo’s 10th-gen Intel Comet Lake Chromebook shows up early in Amazon listing
With all the hubbub surrounding Lenovo's upcoming IdeaPad Duet Chromebook, it can be easy to forget the other device we saw at CES 2020 when we were there: the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5. The excitement around the Project Athena Chromebooks like the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and the ASUS Chromebook … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s 10th-gen Intel Comet Lake Chromebook shows up early in Amazon listing
Turns out Google isn’t extending AUE end of life on older Chromebooks after all
We were insanely excited to share the possibility of an updated AUE (auto update expiration) policy possibly in the works for older Chromebooks last week. In a handful of images, we were made aware of a very entry-level Chromebook that had its end of life extended to the June 2028 time frame that … [Read more...] about Turns out Google isn’t extending AUE end of life on older Chromebooks after all
Netflix Party: Binge and chat with friends while you’re stuck at home
If you're like many Americans, you've already started compiling a list of shows you want to catch up on and binge while practicing social distancing and self-induced isolation. That doesn't mean you have cut yourself off from the outside world. Thanks to Netflix Party, you can now binge-watch … [Read more...] about Netflix Party: Binge and chat with friends while you’re stuck at home
“Works with Chromebook” officially launched for certified Chrome OS accessories
Four months ago, Robby shared a very interesting product that was quietly sitting at a local Best Buy. There wasn't anything overly unusual about the Anker PowerPort Atom USB-C charger itself but the packaging displayed a surprise we were super excited to see. Three simple words. "works with … [Read more...] about “Works with Chromebook” officially launched for certified Chrome OS accessories
Monday was the biggest day for video chats in history
Now, for a bit of unsurprising news: Monday was the biggest day ever for video conferencing. And this isn't by a small margin. Instead, according to Google's Justin Uberti, Monday was on track to break the record by a large margin. As somewhat of an expert in web-based video communications, this … [Read more...] about Monday was the biggest day for video chats in history
You can now listen to Google News or Discover just like an audio book
A couple weeks ago, in a reality that feels like it was months ago, I put out a quick piece on a new feature that Google Assistant now has on your phone that gives it the ability to read aloud basically anything on the internet. Not only does it read things, it does so with natural pauses, natural … [Read more...] about You can now listen to Google News or Discover just like an audio book
Chrome OS 82 brings view password feature to lock screen
We've been covering a growing list of new features that have arrived in the latest update to the Developer channel of Chrome OS. Chrome OS 82 is chock full of goodies and while some of them will bring major, front-facing changes to Chromebooks, others are a bit more subtle but that doesn't mean they … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 82 brings view password feature to lock screen
